A Test of the Refraction Seismic Method on the Hanford Project (open access)

A Test of the Refraction Seismic Method on the Hanford Project

Information was desired on applicability of seismic methods of geophysical exploration in helping to better define and refine hydrological and geological factors affecting ground disposal of liquid radioactive wastes. To date most of information on the area geology has been obtained from surface mapping and well drilling, although it has long been recognized that geophysical techniques may greatly assist in defining the geology of the region. Although direct measurements are generally preferred to indirect measurements have proven extremely valuable in many applications. Careful analysis of field data from geophysical measurements, and correlation with known geologic conditions, should provide significant knowledge of earth formations. Geophysical methods do not directly determine depth, type and composition of underground earth materials, but rely rather on detecting differences in physical properties (elastic wave velocity, magnetic susceptibility, density or electrical resistivity) of such earth materials.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Raymond, J. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library