A comparison between direct waves and head waves in a seismic refraction profile.

Author

Nelson Jose Aboud Garcia

Abstract

"The purpose of this investigation was to experimentally verify the theoretical prediction that the particle velocity of a head wave is the time integral of the particle velocity of a direct wave.

The procedure was to use small explosions in the field to generate direct waves and head waves in a surface layer of low compressional velocity overlying a higher velocity medium. The direct waves were distinguished by the ratio of frequencies and by the slopes in a time distance plot.

The result of comparing the particle velocity of the head waves with the integral of the particle velocity of the direct waves gave satisfactory agreement with theory in only one case"-- Abstract, p. ii

Advisor(s)

Rechtien, Richard D.

Committee Member(s)

Rupert, Gerald B., 1930-2016
Pagano, Sylvester J. 1924-2006

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Geophysics

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1975

Pagination

vii, 44 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-43)

Rights

© 1975 Nelson Jose Aboud Garcia, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4037

Print OCLC #

5982760

Recommended Citation

Garcia, Nelson Jose Aboud, "A comparison between direct waves and head waves in a seismic refraction profile." (1975). Masters Theses. 4218.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/4218