Least-squares self-coherency analysis of superconducting gravimeter records in search for the Slichter triplet

We develop a new approach for the spectral analysis of the superconducting gravimeter data to search for the spheroidal oscillation ₁S₁ of the Earth solid inner core. The new method, which we call least-squares (LS) self-coherency analysis, is based on the product of the least-squares spectra of segments of the time series under consideration. The statistical foundation of this method is presented in the new least-squares product spectrum theorem that establishes rigorously confidence levels for detecting significant peaks. We apply this approach along with a number of other innovative ideas to a 6-year long gravity series collected at the Canadian Superconducting Gravimeter Installation (CSGI) in Cantley, Canada, by splitting it into 72 statistically independent monthly records. Each monthly record is analysed spectrally and all monthly LS spectra are multiplied to construct the self-coherency spectrum of the 6-year gravity series. The self-coherency spectrum is then used to detect significant peaks in the band 3-7 h at various significant levels with the aim to identify a triplet of periods associated with the rotational/ellipsoidal splitting of ₁S₁ (Slichter triplet). From all the Slichter periods predicted by various researchers so far, Smylie's triplet appears to be the most supported one, albeit very weakly, both, before and after the atmospheric pressure effect is removed from the series. Using the viscous splitting law [Smylie, D.E., 1992. The inner core translational triplet and the density near Earth's center. Science 255, 1678-1682] as guide, we can also see one interesting and statistically significant triplet with periods A = {4.261 h, 4.516 h, 4.872 h}, which changes slightly to A′ = {4.269 h, 4.516 h, 4.889 h} after the atmospheric pressure correction is applied to the gravity series.     

Basement structural architecture and hydrocarbon conduit potential of polygonal faults in the Cooper‐Eromanga Basin,Australia

A thorough and complete understanding of the structural geology and evolution of the Cooper‐Eromanga Basin has been hampered by low‐resolution seismic data that becomes particularly difficult to interpret below the thick Permian coal measures. As a result, researchers are tentative to interpret the basement fault architecture within the basin, which is largely undefined. To provide a better understanding of the basement fault geometry, all available two‐dimensional seismic lines together with 12 three‐dimensional seismic surveys were structurally interpreted with assistance from seismic attribute analysis. The Upper Cretaceous Cadna‐owie Formation and top Permian reflectors were analysed using a common seismic attribute technique (incoherency) that was used to infer the presence of faults that may have otherwise been overlooked. Detailed basement fault maps for each seismic survey were constructed and used in conjunction with two‐dimensional seismic data interpretation to produce a regional basement fault map. Large north‐northeast–south‐southwest‐striking sinistral strike–slip faults were identified within the Patchawarra Trough appearing to splay from the main northeast–southwest‐striking ridge. These sinistral north‐northeast–south‐southwest‐striking faults, together with field‐scale southeast–northwest‐striking dextral strike–slip faults, are optimally oriented to have potentially developed as a conjugated fault set under a south‐southeast–north‐northwest‐oriented strike–slip stress regime. Geomechanical modelling for a regionally extensive system of Cretaceous polygonal faults was performed to calculate the Leakage Factor and Dilation Tendency of individual faults. Faults that extend into Lower Cretaceous oil‐rich reservoirs with strikes of between 060°N and 140°N and a high to near‐vertical dip angle were identified to most likely be acting as conduits for the tertiary migration of hydrocarbons from known Lower Cretaceous hydrocarbon reservoirs into shallow Cretaceous sediments. This research provides valuable information on the regional basement fault architecture and a more detailed exploration target for the Cooper‐Eromanga Basin, which were previously not available in literature.     

一条巨大的地震活动带（东北深震区－渤海－川滇－缅甸中深震区）的存在

本文研究了东北深震、缅甸中深震、渤海周围地震及川滇地震在活动进程中的关系。在地域分布上彼此相连。并呈以北东向斜贯中国东部浑然为有机整体巨大的地震带。同时还研究了东北深震与华北东部的渤海周围地震以及缅甸中深震与川滇地震活动的相关性和前兆性。指出了这些特点，对华北东部地震和川滇地震的预测是十分有意义的。文章在最后还讨论了太平洋、印度、欧亚三大板块的相互作用可能是巨大地震带形成的主要条件和产生变动的重要的动力因素。     

Coherence of dispersed synthetic strong earthquake ground motion at small separation distances

It is shown that the observed loss of coherency of synthetic strong motion on ground surface for separation distances less than about 100 m can be described in terms of the dispersion of strong motion waves. Additional contributions to the loss of coherency from variations of material properties in the soil and from geometrical departures from perfectly flat ground surface and irregular layer geometries are not considered in this paper. It is also shown that the synthetic surface displacements over a large rectangular area (100×100 m) on ground surface can be described well by a flat surface undergoing translations and rotations only, and with only minor departures from the plane flat surface.     

A stochastic approach to site-response component in seismic ground motion coherency model

In order to account for the site-response part of the seismic ground motion coherency for sites of interest, an analytical stochastic methodology is proposed in this paper. By combining the pseudo-excitation method with wave motion finite element simulation techniques, a numerical approach for the computation of the coherency function between observation points is developed firstly. Then the orthogonal expansion method is introduced into this approach to study the effect of the uncertainty in soil properties on the coherency function. Finally some numerical examples are given to show the applicability of the methodology. The computational results demonstrate that the lagged coherency values tend to decrease in the vicinity of the resonant frequencies of the site.     

Efficient computation of cross-spectral densities in the stochastic modelling of waves and wave loads

A new method is presented for efficient calculation of auto- and cross-spectral densities in the stochastic modelling of ocean waves and wave loads. As part of the short-term response analyses, the method may contribute to more efficient long-term response prediction. Specifically the cross-spectral densities of the first order wave excitation forces are considered, but the method is straightforwardly generalized to other cross-spectral densities, e.g. for wave elevation, wave kinematics or second order loads. The method can be used with any choice of directional spreading function, but special attention is given to the commonly used cos-2s type directional distribution. In addition to the development of the new method, the traditional method using the trapezoidal rule for numerical quadrature is improved by developing an adaptive way of choosing the number of integration points. The accuracy of the adaptive method and the new method is investigated, revealing rapid convergence for both methods. However, the new method appears more robust as it avoids so-called spurious hat errors. When applied to two different pontoon type floating bridges the adaptive method and the new method both achieve a great improvement in computational effort compared to the traditional trapezoidal rule method. When the dimensions of the floating bridge increase, i.e. the number of pontoons and their relative distances increase, the new method is superior with respect to computation time.     

On the suitability of 1 s geophone for ambient noise measurements in the 0.1–20Hz frequency range: experimental outcomes

Following the ongoing debate about suitability of short-period sensor for seismic noise measurements at frequencies lower than 1 Hz, in this study we compare recordings from two different seismometers (Güralp CMG-3ESPC and Mark L4C-3D) installed side by side in the GeoForschungsZentrum laboratory. The comparison carried out in terms of Power Spectral Density and coherency analysis shows an excellent agreement between the short-period and the broad-band recordings in the frequency band 0.2–20 Hz. Therefore, this result highlights that with a calibrated short-period sensor one can obtain the same results that would be obtained by using a broad-band seismometer in the band of engineering interest.     

Application of Correlation and Coherency Methods to Naqu Seismic Array Design

INTRODUCTIONFrom Aug.4 to Aug.26 ,2004 ,the Institute of Geophysics , China Earthquake Administrationcarried out a field survey in the Naqu district in Tibet ,in cooperation with the Beijing EarthquakeAdministration.10 stations were deployed with concentric circle methods for the field observation.Asthe result ,a large quantity of original waveformdata was recorded. Since the establishment of theNaqu seismic array will correspond withthe arraytype of the International Monitoring Sys…     

地震相干分析技术在埕岛油田断裂解释和砂体预测中的应用

三维地震相干数据分析技术是近年发展起来的一项新技术,在解释断层和识别沉积相（砂体预测）等地质特征研究方面有独特效果.为了解决埕岛油田埕北302潜山复杂断层解释和埕北凹陷沉积相分析两项问题,采用了相干分析技术对三维地震资料进行了处理,解释出了埕北302潜山区块众多次级断层和裂缝,识别出了埕北凹陷馆陶组上段沉积相、沉积亚相并预测了有利砂体,得到了满意的研究结果.本文在简要介绍三维地震相干数据体分析技术原理基础上,重点分析了该技术在埕岛油田断裂系统解释和沉积相（砂体）预测中的具体应用并展示了成果,证实了地震相干分析的技术优势以及在油田应用的广泛前景.