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Yuri Marapulets1, Albert Shcherbina1, Alexandra Solodchuk1
1Laboratory of Acoustic Research, Institute of Cosmophysical Research and Radio Wave Propagation FEB RAS Kamchatka Region, Mirnaya Str. 7, Elizovskiy District, 684034 Paratunka, Russia.
Abstract:
The paper considers the results of experiments on localization of the sources of geoacoustic radiation generated in near-surface sedimentary rocks. Geoacoustic signals from sources were recorded by a spaced sensor system consisting of two combined receivers and a hydrophone. The system was installed near the bottom of a natural water body (Mikizha lake) in Kamchatka. Radiation sources were located by two methods, a triangulation survey and estimation of the signal arrival time difference from spaced receivers. Coordinates for more than 40 sources were measured, and their space distribution was mapped. As the result of the experiment, it was stated that geoacoustic radiation sources are located in bottom rocks at the depths up to 2.20 ± 0.25 m at the distances of up to 8 ± 0.25 m. Localization of geoacoustic radiation sources is topical for projecting a new alarm system for the notification on the possibility of strong earthquake occurrence. The results of the analysis of the frequency of rock AE source generation and accurate estimation of their location will be the basis of this system.
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