Sea-floor positioning with global positioning system–acoustic link system

The present study describes a new system designed and developed for observing crustal deformation on the sea floor. The system consists of two parts, the kinematic positioning by global positioning system (GPS) and acoustic ranging techniques. Since the location of a site at the ocean bottom relative to a reference site on land cannot be determined directly, the procedure was divided into two steps. First, the position of a vessel was determined using differential and kinematic GPS techniques, and then the position of a reference point at the ocean bottom was located relative to the vessel using the acoustic ranging technique. Thus, the location of the ocean-bottom station is determined relative to the reference sites on land in the global reference system. The accuracy was tested in several ways. In one experiment, a buoy was used as the surface station which linked the positions of a GPS receiver to the acoustic transponder. Assuming a simple sound velocity profile of the seawater, the position of an ocean-bottom reference point was estimated with an accuracy of several meters. Thus, with the present system, it is difficult to observe ocean-bottom crustal deformations generated by typical plate motions. Methods are being investigated to improve the observation system for more accurate sea floor positioning.     

SWY-Ⅱ型水位传感器的校准方法研究

提出一种水位传感器准确度的实验室校准方法,并结合地震台站的实际观测情况,对实验室校准方法进行改进,提出一种地震台站现场水位传感器的校准方法。通过地震台站现场校准方法的提出,从原理上基本解决了由于现场环境因素、压敏元件的非线性因素给水位观测带来的系统误差。     

Mining-induced microseismic event location errors: Accuracy and precision of two location systems

The accuracy and precision of microseismic event locations were measured, analyzed, and compared for two types of location systems: anolog and digital. In the first system, relative times of first arrival were estimated from analog signals using automated hardware circuitry; station positions were estimated from mine map coordinates; and event locations were determined using the BLD (Blake, Leighton, and Duvall) direct solution method. In the second system, arrival times were manually measured during interactive displays of digital waveforms; station coordinates were surveyed; and the SW-GBM (Salamon and Wiebols; Godson, Bridges, and McKavanagh) direct basis function was used to solve for locations. Both systems assume constant isotropic seismic velocity of slightly different signals data sets, calibration blast signals with known source site and origin time, and microseismic event signals, were recorded by each location system employing the same array of high-frequency (5 kHz) accelerometers with 150 m maximum dimension. The calibration blast tests indicated a location precision of ±2 m and accuracy of ±10 m for the analog system. Location precision and accuracy for the digital system measured ±1 m and ±8 m, respectively. Numerical experiments were used to assess the contributions of errors in velocity, arrival times, and station positions on the location accuracy and precision for each system. Measured and estimated errors appropriate to each system for microseismic events were simulated in computing source locations for comparison with exact synthetic event locations. Discrepancy vectors between exact locations and locations calculated with known data errors averaged 7.7 and 1.4 m for the analog and digital systems, respectively. These averages are probably more representative of the location precision of microseismic events, since the calibration blast tests produce impulsive seismic arrivals resulting in smaller arrival-time pick errors in the analog system. For both systems, location accuracy is limited by inadequate modeling of the velocity structure. Consequently, when isotropic velocity models are used in the travel-time inversions, the increased effort expended with the digital location system does not, for the particular systems studied, result in increased accuracy.     

Accurate determination of calibration factor for tidal gravity observation of a GWR-superconducting gravimeter

Introduction The superconducting gravimeters (SGs) are widely used to observe the change in temporal and spatial gravity field by many countries along the world, considering their characteristics as of the high-precision, good continuity and stability. By using the temporal variation of the tidal grav-ity obtained from the global network of SGs, the Global Geophysics Project (GGP) aims at some hot problems in geophysics and geodynamics (SUN, HSU, 1997). The original observations of the c…     

GWR超导重力仪潮汐观测标定因子的精密测定

超导重力仪被普遍认为是迄今为止观测精度高、连续性和稳定性最好的相对重力仪，但是在获得真实重力场变化之前，必须利用格值（标定因子）对这类仪器的直接输出量（电压变化）进行标定．研究表明，格值的准确度将影响到观测数据的后续分析和资料的解释，本文利用两期（每期３天）FG５绝对重力仪在武汉国际重力潮汐基准站上的同址测量资料和该台站已知潮汐参数，详细研究了超导重力仪标定因子及其精度．      

A KEY TECHNOLOGY FOR MONITORING STRESS BY TEMPERATURE: MULTICHANNEL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH HIGH PRECISION AND LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

Experimental and theoretical researches have confirmed that changes in crustal stress can be monitored by the in situ bedrock temperature. Monitoring stress by temperature requires the high-precision and multi-channel temperature measurement system. We have developed such a system, based on the several refinements. The key parameters on temperature measurement system mainly include:1)the accuracy is better than 1.0mK. At the 99.5%confidence level, the accuracy reaches 0.5mK. This system can be used to detect the change of magnitude of a few tenths to several MPa. The sampling period can be set, depending on remote control. The sampling period is usually set 5 or 15 minutes. 2)A system has up to 20 channels, and commonly uses for 8 or 12 channels. 3)This system has a significant performance in low power consumption. The power is supplied by lead-acid battery with 12 volt. It is at least 2 years that a lead-acid battery, with contents of 120Ah12V, can supply the power for a system with 8 channels. In conclusion, multichannel temperature measurement system with high precision and low power consumption is designed and realized. Specially, the performance in low power consumption is of great significance, which can greatly reduce the maintenance cost after the measurement station is constructed. This temperature measurement system provides a basic technology for monitoring changes in crustal stress with bedrock temperature.     

Calibration method affects the measured δ2H and δ18O in soil water by direct H2Oliquid–H2Ovapour equilibration with laser spectroscopy

The direct H₂O_liquid–H₂O_vapour equilibration method utilizing laser spectroscopy (DVE-LS) is a way to measure soil pore water stable isotopes. Various equilibration times and calibration methods have been used in DVE-LS. Yet little is known about their effects on the accuracy of the obtained isotope values. The objective of this study was to evaluate how equilibration time and calibration methods affect the accuracy of DVE-LS. We did both spiking and field soil experiments. For the spiking experiment, we applied DVE-LS to four soils of different textures, each of which was subjected to five water contents and six equilibration times. For the field soil experiment, we applied three calibration methods for DVE-LS to two field soil profiles, and the results were compared with cryogenic vacuum distillation (CVD)-LS. Results showed that DVE-LS demonstrated higher δ²H and δ¹⁸O as equilibration time increased, but 12 to 24 hr could be used as optimal equilibration time. For field soil samples, DVE-LS with liquid waters as standards led to significantly higher δ²H and δ¹⁸O than CVD-LS, with root mean square error (RMSE) of 8.06‰ for δ²H and 0.98‰ for δ¹⁸O. Calibration with soil texture reduced RMSE to 3.53‰ and 0.72‰ for δ²H and δ¹⁸O, respectively. Further, calibration with both soil texture and water content decreased RMSE to 3.10‰ for δ²H and 0.73‰ for δ¹⁸O. Our findings conclude that the calibration method applied may affect the measured soil water isotope values from DVE-LS.     

Differences in GPS coordinate time series resulting from the use of individual instead of type-mean antenna phase center calibration model

It is well-known that the phase center of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antenna is not a stable point coinciding with a mechanical reference. The phase center position depends on the direction of the received signal, and is antenna-and signaldependent. Phase center corrections (PCC) models of GNSS antennas have been available for several years. The first method to create antenna PCC models was the relative field calibration procedure. Currently only absolute calibration models are generally recommended for use. In this study we investigate the differences between position estimates obtained using individual and type-mean absolute antenna calibrations in order to better understand how receiver antenna calibration models contribute to the Global Positioning System (GPS) positioning error budget. The station positions were estimated with two absolute calibration models: the igs08.atx model, which contains typemean calibration results, and individual antenna calibration models. Continuous GPS observations from selected Polish European Permanent Network (EPN) stations were used for these studies. The position time series were derived from the precise point positioning (PPP) technique using the NAPEOS scientific GNSS software package. The results show that the differences in the calibrations models propagate directly into the position domain, affecting daily as well sub-daily results. In daily solutions, the position offsets, resulting from the use of individual calibrations instead of type-mean igs08.atx calibrations, can reach up to 5 mm in the Up component, while in the horizontal one they generally stay below 1 mm. It was found that increasing the frequency of sub-daily coordinate solutions amplifies the effects of type-mean vs individual PCC-dependent differences, and also gives visible periodic variations in time series of GPS position differences.     

The magnetic field experiment onboard Equator-S and its scientific possibilities

The special feature of the ringcore fluxgate magnetometer on Equator-S is the high time and field resolution. The scientific aim of the experiment is the investigation of waves in the 10–100 picotesla range with a time resolution up to 64 Hz. The instrument characteristics and the influence of the spacecraft on the magnetic field measurement will be discussed. The work shows that the applied pre- and inflight calibration techniques are sufficient to suppress spacecraft interferences. The offset in spin axis direction was determined for the first time with an independent field measurement by the Equator-S Electron Drift Instrument. The data presented gives an impression of the accuracy of the measurement.     

N-view reconstruction: a new method for morphological modelling and deformation measurement in volcanology

We present a method of reconstructing volcanic morphology using multiple digital views (N-view), captured at different angles around an object. This approach uses recent advances in the field of Computer Vision to provide accurate 3-D measurements of volcanic surfaces. Videogrammetry (digital image reconstruction) is used, as it is best adapted to numerical processing. The method is tested and now used in the laboratory on analogue volcanic cones. The method begins with calibrating the camera and finding image positions, using an accurate N-view calibration method. This is done by estimating internal and external parameters of the camera using several views of a specially constructed calibration target. The N-view reconstruction of the real object is then done by iteratively deforming an initial theoretical model of the surface. Laboratory tests show that reconstruction accuracy is about 10⁻⁴ m for a distance between the object and the camera of 0.5 m, and is potentially several orders of magnitude higher for surfaces of finer texture and using higher precision sensors. This is easily high enough to be useful for the accuracy required for morphological studies. It is also sufficient for monitoring most types of volcano deformation. The technique has the potential to detect morphology changes of the order of mm. Use of the method in the field requires a slightly different approach from that in the laboratory: textures and lighting are more variable, and the sensor and ground control point location and model calibration must be done differently. We provide case studies from laboratory tests and qualitative image analysis for two field cases: Piton de la Fournaise (Indian Ocean) and Santaguito (Guatemala). These illustrate the technique’s potential and explore problems of field application. Using current sensors, the method has the potential to provide sufficient precision for fine (mm–cm) scale reconstruction, and will represent a valuable, simple and flexible tool when compared with classical stereophotogrammetry techniques.     

基于支持向量机的2021年2月13日日本福岛近海Mj7.3级地震震级估算

2021年2月13日日本福岛县近海发生M_j7.3级地震,触发了日本气象厅地震预警系统,系统在首台触发后5.6s发出震级为M_j6.3级的预警第1报,首台触发后10s对公众发布警报、预警震级为M_j6.4级。基于多类型特征参数输入的机器学习支持向量机震级估算模型（SVM-M）,利用2021年2月13日日本福岛县近海M_j7.3级地震获取的日本K-net强震动观测数据,分析SVM-M模型在该次地震中首台触发初期（首台触发后1~10s）的震级估算效能。结果表明:SVM-M震级估算模型,在首台触发后1s即可给出M_j6.3级的震级估算结果,与日本气象厅在首台触发后5.6s发布的预警第1报震级相同;随着时间窗的增加,首台触发后5s和10s,SVM-M模型的震级估算结果分别是M_j6.7级和M_j6.6级,均大于日本气象厅首台触发后10s对公众发布警报的预警震级。该次地震的离线模拟结果表明:SVM-M模型可在地震发生初期有效提高地震预警震级确定的准确性和时效性。     

四川四分量钻孔应变观测数据精度评价

利用邱泽华等给出的观测数据和回归分析方法,计算钻孔应变仪四分量元件的相对标定系数,并根据偏差计算自检内精度等指标,对观测数据进行质量评价。选取2017年四川四分量钻孔应变观测台网记录资料,结合四分量钻孔应变仪观测特点,计算并分析应变观测仪相对标定自检内精度,客观评价观测数据精度,结果发现,2017年仁和台四分量钻孔应变数据各月及全年相对标定系数K_i最大,偏差s最小,自检内精度数值最小,表明该台钻孔应变观测数据精度最高。分析认为,相对标定自检内精度可如实反映台站记录资料的可信度,可以更好、更客观地评价台站四分量钻孔应变观测资料质量。     

四分量钻孔应变观测的实地绝对标定

钻孔应变观测的实地标定问题有二层涵义: 在第一个层面上, 可以认为实地标定是相对室内标定而言的, 是对仪器(元件)灵敏度的标定, 称为相对标定; 在第二个层面上, 由测值换算出孔径相对变化以后, 还要利用理论固体潮等依据对与钻孔周围介质的弹性有关的参数进行标定, 从而给出应变变化, 称为绝对标定。 文中提出了四分量钻孔应变观测的绝对标定的新方法, 并以昌平台RZB-1型钻孔应变观测为例进行实际应用, 取得了相当好的结果。     

Real-time compensation of magnetic data acquired by a single-rotor unmanned aircraft system

Two methods for low-altitude calibration of a single-rotor unmanned aircraft system using a real-time compensator are tested: (1) a stationary calibration where the unmanned aircraft system executes manoeuvres while hovering in order to minimize ambient field changes due to the local geology; and (2) an adapted box calibration flown in four orthogonal directions. Both methods use two compensator-specific limits derived from established methods for manned airborne calibration: the lowest frequency used by the compensator for the calibration algorithm and the maximum variation of the ambient magnetic intensity experienced by the unmanned aircraft system during calibration. Prior to flying, the unmanned aircraft system was magnetically characterized using the heading error and fourth difference. Magnetic interference was mitigated by extending the magnetometer-unmanned aircraft system separation distance to 1.7 m, shielding, and demagnetization. The stationary calibration yielded an improvement ratio of 8.595 and a standard deviation of the compensated total magnetic intensity of 0.075 nT (estimated Figure-of-Merit of 3.8 nT). The box calibration also yielded an improvement ratio of 3.989 and a standard deviation of the compensated total magnetic intensity of 0.083 nT (estimated Figure-of-Merit of 4.2 nT). The stationary and box calibration solutions were robust with low cross-correlation indexes (1.090 and 1.048, respectively) when applied to a non-native data set.     

一种新型海底沉积物声学原位测量系统的研制及应用

为了能够精确地测量海底表层沉积物的声学参数,自主研制了一种新型海底沉积物声学原位测量系统,与国内外传统的声学原位测量系统相比,该系统能够实时显示声波波形,调整测量参数,其工作方式除了站位式测量之外,还实现了拖行式连续测量,极大地提高了工作效率.根据前期海试情况,对海底仪器结构进行了重新设计,使之可以同时测量海底沉积物及海底海水的声学参数,同时建立了双向数字信道,解决了测量过程中系统信号的干扰问题.该系统的结构分为两部分:甲板控制单元和水下测量单元,整套系统通过主机控制程序进行控制,采用GPS定位系统测定仪器的大地坐标.为了检验系统的稳定性及准确性,分别进行了实验室水槽实验和海上试验.利用水声测量设备对测量系统进行实验室水槽标定分析,实验结果表明系统测量值相对误差仅为0.04%,测量结果具有较高的精度.海上试验在青岛胶州湾和东海海域进行,获得了试验区域海底沉积物声速和声衰减系数的测量数据,将测量数据与他人的研究结果进行对比分析,结果表明测量数据与前人研究结果一致,较为准确.该原位测量系统在站位式测量和拖行式测量中都能够快速准确地测量出沉积物声速和声衰减系数,可以作为海底底质声学测量的调查设备.     

测震台站综合防雷系统建设及效能评价

介绍雷害对测震台站的危害方式,总结测震台站的综合防雷基本措施,包括地网改造、配电防雷、信号与通信防雷、布线规划与整理,创新地提出特定条件下安装退耦器以提高防雷效果。通过对比计算台基噪声与观测系统标定结果,研究综合防雷系统接入测震台站观测系统后对数据质量的影响,以进行防雷效能评价。     

Results of locating the IASPEI GT(0-5) reference events using the standard ISC procedures

The International Seismological Centre (ISC) is charged with production of the definitive global bulletin of seismic events, based on the most comprehensive set of parametric data collected from all over the world. Almost every event in the bulletin retains the original hypocentral solutions reported to the ISC by contributing agencies. In addition, where possible, the ISC computes its own solution, which is intended to be the most accurate where the data from several networks are used. It is because of the requirement for consistency of the bulletin over the years that the procedures used at the centre to compute hypocentres have remained rather conservative despite considerable advances made in the field of earthquake location.The ISC has developed and put into operation a new data management system. As a result, it is now possible to review and subsequently introduce more up-to-date methods of locating seismic events into the operations. The ISC Governing Council called for a workshop dedicated to location procedures, which was held during the 2005 IASPEI General Assembly in Santiago, Chile.To compare the accuracy of different location algorithms, a list of 156 reference events (IWREF) was selected prior to the workshop. The list includes geographically well distributed earthquakes and explosions with positions known with an accuracy of up to 5 km. It covers the period of 1954-2001 and includes all station readings and hypocentral solutions of different agencies available for these events in the ISC bulletin. Although the original ISC solutions are included, these may be different from the solution obtainable now due to changes in the ISC procedures over the years. This paper presents the results of relocation of these events using standard ISC location procedures as of 2005. These new ISC locations and analysis of their shifts with respect to reference locations present a benchmark for further improvement.     

全国分区地方性震级量规函数的研究

基于1973—2002年全国31个省级地震台网的地震观测资料,通过震级残差统计分析方法计算了单台震级的偏差和标准差,进而得到了东北与华北、华南、西南、青藏和新疆等5个区域的地方性震级量规函数及其使用范围．实际地方性震级测定结果表明,使用新的量规函数较我国目前使用的短周期仪器量规函数所测定的地方性震级的标准差小,这说明使用新的量规函数能够提高地方性震级的测定精度．      

Robustness of flood-model calibration using single and multiple events

ABSTRACT

Lack of discharge data for model calibration is challenging for flood prediction in ungauged basins. Since establishment and maintenance of a permanent discharge station is resource demanding, a possible remedy could be to measure discharge only for a few events. We tested the hypothesis that a few flood-event hydrographs in a tropical basin would be sufficient to calibrate a bucket-type rainfall–runoff model, namely the HBV model, and proposed a new event-based calibration method to adequately predict floods. Parameter sets were chosen based on calibration of different scenarios of data availability, and their ability to predict floods was assessed. Compared to not having any discharge data, flood predictions improved already when one event was used for calibration. The results further suggest that two to four events for calibration may considerably improve flood predictions with regard to accuracy and uncertainty reduction, whereas adding more events beyond this resulted in small performance gains.     

高频电磁测深在地下热水勘探中的应用

高频电磁测深法是一种利用天然高频电磁场作为场源的电磁勘探方法,具有高分辨率和相对直流电法较深的勘探深度的特点,特别适合中浅层地热和地下水勘探。本文介绍了一个应用高频电磁测深评价地下热水资源的一个成功实例。野外数据采集采用了高频电磁测深系统MT-U5A,采用远参考技术,以保证数据采集质量。高频电磁测深资料二维反演成像处理结果较好地描述了地下热水的空间分布范围,为查明该区的地下热水的来源提供了较有利的证据。