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Performance of seismic detectors: a case study of the sensitivity of SM-4 geophones used in Nigeria

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Earth Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, P.M.B.1221, Warri, Nigeria
  • 2Department of Earth Sciences, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, P.M.B.1221, Warri, Nigeria

Int. Res. J. Earth Sci., Volume 5, Issue (8), Pages 32-40, September,25 (2017)

Abstract

A vibration test was conducted on a typical SM-4 Geophone used for seismic data acquisition in Nigeria to determine its sensitivity which is important for high-resolution seismic exploration. The Geophone planted in a sand box, picked up mechanical vibrations of different frequencies generated using a signal generator. Weak signals were enhanced and the range of signals compressed by an amplifier connected to the Geophone. These signals were displayed on a high resolution Cathode Ray Oscilloscope and the velocity (m/s), voltage (V) and resistance (&

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