High-Sensitivity Seismometer Development for Lunar Applications

Autor: Leandro A. N. de Paula, Ronald S. Norton, Ho Jung Paik, Nicholas C. Schmerr, Paul R. Williamson, Talso C. P. Chui, Inseob Hahn
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 23, Iss 16, p 7245 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s23167245
Popis: Lunar seismology is a critical area of research, providing insights into the Moon’s internal structure, composition, and thermal history, as well as informing the design of safe and resilient habitats for future human settlements. This paper presents the development of a state-of-the-art, three-axis broadband seismometer with a low-frequency range of 0.001–1 Hz and a target sensitivity over one order of magnitude greater than previous Apollo-era instruments. The paper details the design, assembly, methodology, and test results. We compare the acceleration noise of our prototype and commercial seismometers across all three axes. Increasing the test mass and reducing its natural frequency may further improve performance. These advancements in seismometer technology hold promise for enhancing our understanding of the Moon’s and other celestial bodies’ internal structures and for informing the design of future landed missions to ocean worlds.
Databáze: Directory of Open Access Journals
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