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Based on the research of two geophone types (10 Hz moving-coil velocity and piezoelectric acceleration) and their velocity and acceleration parameters, frequency response functions have been determined, as well as the differences between them. Also, shock-vibration tests have been accomplished, not only to explain the two shock response signal differences, but also to analyze the response signal characteristics and its ability to carry information. In addition, seismic data acquisition experiments have been carried out under comparable conditions in the field. A contrast analysis of shot gathers and stack profiles acquired with the two geophone types is given in this paper. The results show that the acceleration signal from the acceleration geophone has a better advantage in terms of high signal-to-noise ratio, high accuracy, high resolution, and quantity of information to better meet current and future requirements for seismic exploration.
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The research is supported jointly by the National Natural Science Foundation Fund of China (No.40930418), Chinese government-funded scientific program of the SinoProbe Deep Exploration in China (SinoProbe03), and the National Science and Technology Support Program Project (No. 2011BAB04B01).
Liu Zhen-Dong, Senior engineer, graduated from China University of Petroleum in 1990 and received his PhD at China University of Geosciences. His research interests are in seismic exploration. Currently, he works at the post-doctoral research station of Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences.
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Liu, ZD., Lu, QT., Dong, SX. et al. Research on velocity and acceleration geophones and their acquired information. Appl. Geophys. 9, 149–158 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11770-012-0324-6
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