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A nice piece of history. Really liked the smoked paper!
Can Construction Sites Cause Artificial Earthquakes?
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The discussion centers on the impact of construction activities on seismic readings, particularly in relation to artificial earthquakes. A participant shared their experience with seismic recording technologies, highlighting the transition from smoked paper to photographic paper for recording seismic activity. They noted that heavy machinery from a nearby construction site is generating significant noise, affecting the accuracy of their seismic system. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding how construction can influence seismic data collection.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of seismic recording technologies, specifically photographic and smoked paper systems.
- Familiarity with seismic noise and its impact on data accuracy.
- Knowledge of construction methods and their potential effects on geological stability.
- Basic principles of seismology and artificial earthquake detection.
- Research the latest advancements in digital seismic recording systems.
- Explore methods to mitigate noise interference in seismic data collection.
- Investigate the relationship between construction activities and seismic activity in urban areas.
- Learn about the historical evolution of seismic recording technologies.
Seismologists, construction project managers, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of construction activities and seismic monitoring.
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Yeah, that smoked paper was a very clever idea.
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DrClaude said:
sweet ... thanks for sharing
Smoked paper seismo recording drums became all the rage around the world for many years but it was very messy to use
Then photographic paper became the in-thing. Of course it still had its problems with keeping everything dark till the paper was developed
My first seismic drum was a photographic one that came out of service from the Milford Sound station in SW New Zealand in 1991.
The New Zealand seismological Obs. replaced it with a digital recording system whose output is satellite linked back to the HQ in Wellington city.
I converted this photographic drum system to a more common ( at that time) to a normal paper and capillary - ink fed system
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ohh and speaking of artificial earthquakes, I have a large construction site started up across the road from home a week ago
It's going to be several blocks of multi-story apartments and the heavy machinery digging the ground for the foundations is
causing so much noise on my seismic system during working hours ...
Dave
It's going to be several blocks of multi-story apartments and the heavy machinery digging the ground for the foundations is
causing so much noise on my seismic system during working hours ...
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