• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.277-285
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• 2010

For regional earthquakes in the Korean Peninsula, the seismic Lg waves have the largest amplitude. Our researches in South Korea found that more reasonable low ${Q_{Lg}}^{-1}$ was obtained as the inter-station distances increase. The other methods such as coda normalization method and multiple lapse time window method also produced that the low ${Q_{Lg}}^{-1}$ is related to the values of seismically inactive region.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.116-120
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• 2011

Radioelement ratios are useful for mapping subtle variations in radiometric signatures in map data. But the conventional method for calculating radioelement ratios has the significant limitation that if just one of the radioelements comprising the ratio has a small spread of concentration estimates relative to its mean, then it will not contribute significantly to the ratio map. However, if both the numerator and denominator are first normalised to approximately the same mean and spread prior to ratioing, then they will contribute equally to the enhancement of the differences between them across the map area.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.54-62
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• 1999

This paper describes a datuming scheme for a prestack dataset which uses wavefield depth extrapolation. The formulation of the prestack datuming algorithm is performed by finding the adjoint operator to the corresponding forward prestack wavefield extrapolation from a flat surface to an irregular surface. Here I used double-square-root (DSR) equation to extrapolate wavefield in prestack sense. This correspond to the forward model of the well known `survey sinking` prestack imaging algorithm.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.268-274
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• 2013

Continuous seismic observation of volcanic earthquakes related to migration of magma or gas, is one of the most important methods used to monitor active volcanoes. In this review paper, we introduce the characteristics of volcanic earthquakes and their classification based on locations of foci, waveforms, frequencies, lithology, and source mechanisms. We also present some examples of successful warnings of volcanic eruptions and the present status of some observations of volcanic earthquakes in Japan, the United States, Italy, and New Zealand.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.141-144
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• 2002

Three-dimensional seismic data, recorded with an interval of one year, indicate a velocity changes in the medium at the near surface. During that period of a year, the ground reinforcement work has been conducted at the railroad base in the study area. The time-thickness to the first reflector of the two data were picked and compared. The result showed that the velocity of the medium decreased at large part of the study area; however, no velocity decrease at the railroad base.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.157-163
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• 2004

In this study, a travel-time tomography software was developed under the MS Windows system and GUI environment for user. The software supports following features: (1) supporting various data input format (2) flexible treatment of shot and receiver coordinate coding (3) flexible first arrival picking and modification (4) easy modification of intermediate tomogram. It is expected that the effort of the user can be minimized in each data processing step.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.116-126
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• 1998

I present a datuming scheme for poststack data that uses wavefield depth extrapolation. The method I have developed allows the use of any depth extrapolation technique, such as phase-shift, split-step, and finite-difference extrapolation. I derive the datuming algorithms by transposing and taking the complex conjugate (i.e. taking adjoint) of the corresponding forward modeling operator, which does upward extrapolation from a flat surface to an irregular surface. The exact adjoint relation between the forward modeling operator and the datuming operator is demonstrated algebraically. Testing the poststack datuming algorithms with synthetic data, using several depth extrapolation algorithms, has shown that the method works well.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2004

High-resolution S-wave reflection surveying has been successfully conducted on paved areas using a Land Streamer originally designed by the author. The main feature of the Land Streamer tool is the non-stretch woven belt on which geophone units are mounted to form a multichannel geophone array similar to a marine streamer. Because it is easily towed by a vehicle or by hand, the tool leads to high performance in field measurements and resultant cost-effectiveness of high-resolution reflection surveys. Although each geophone unit is coupled to the pavement through a metallic baseplate instead of being firmly planted in the ground, the Land Streamer tool provides comparatively clean data, unaffected by traffic noise even on the pavement. Thus, the tool is capable of expanding the opportunity for S-wave reflection surveys in urban areas where many surfaces are paved and traffic noise is severe. A series of high-resolution S-wave reflection surveys on paved areas delineated detailed structures of surface layers shallower than 60 m, and proved the wide applicability of the tool to engineering, environmental applications, and earthquake disaster prevention projects.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.19-24
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• 2004

Frequency-space domain full-wave tomography is a promising technique for delineating detailed subsurface structure with high resolution. However, this method requires criteria for the selection of a set of optimal temporal frequency components, to achieve stability in the sequence of inversion processes together with computational efficiency. We propose a method of selecting optimal temporal frequencies, based on wavenumber continuity. The proposed method is tested numerically and is shown to be able to select an optimal set of frequency components that are sufficient to image the anomalies.

• Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.41-44
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• 2004

Measurements of streaming potential can provide a means for the detection and quantification of contaminants in groundwater prior to remediation. However, laboratory determinations of specific electrolyte properties are required for an adequate analysis of the hydraulic gradient in complex situations. Data obtained for the King River in Tasmania confirm a linear relationship linking streaming potential data and hydraulic gradients. Laboratory samples at low concentration (0.001M KCl) indicate values in the range 20-80 mV/cm of water pressure, while for higher concentrations (0.01M KCl) values are less than 25 mV/cm. Similar ion concentrations are observed in the King River, consistent with field correlations indicating values for streaming potential close to 15 mV/cm. In-situ fluid samples are required for more detailed analysis of local anomalies that may be associated with variations in recharge and migration of contaminants.