A Seismic Refraction System for Lunar Use
- 1 July 1969
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience Electronics
- Vol. 7 (3) , 164-171
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tge.1969.271374
Abstract
A miniaturized seismic refraction system has been constructed for possible use on early manned lunar landings. The detection system consists of three geophones, a three-channel amplifier, a geophone calibrator, and a logarithmic compressor system. A grenade launching device and an astronaut-held thumper staff are used as the sources of seismic energy. Seismic energy from the explosive sources is detected, amplified, logarithmically compressed, converted to digital form, and formatted for real-time transmission to earth. Total weight of the seismic detection system and ancillary electronics, exclusive of the explosive sources, is 6.25 lb.Keywords
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