System for imparting mechanical impulse energy to the ground

Details System for imparting mechanical impulse energy to the ground System for imparting mechanical impulse energy to the ground

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2837)

Acoustics

Geophysical or subsurface exploration

Seismic wave generation

C181S108000, C181S113000, C181S114000, C367S189000, C367S190000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07364008

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for imparting a precise amount of impulse energy to be delivered to the ground. The apparatus includes an anvil for operative deployment against the earth a hammer operatively connected to the anvil for striking the anvil; and a control system operatively connected to the hammer for controlling the impulse energy of the hammer striking the anvil. The control system includes a linear feedback system for measuring the linear position of the hammer with respect to the anvil during a force stroke and a processor for receiving linear position data from the linear feedback system for controlling the relative speed of the hammer with respect to the anvil during a force stroke through an actuation system.

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