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Progress‐report on a three‐component seismometer and tiltmeter

Louis B. Slichter

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A recently completed 3‐component portable seismometer and tiltmeter of compact design was shown and discussed. This instrument is one of a number which are being constructed for the observation of ground‐motions from artificial explosions. Testing of the first model is now in progress. The Instrument gives promise of being sufficiently sensitive and reliable for use at observatories, and for recording tilt‐phenomena. In the design, special attention has been given to the matter of reducing thermal effects, and of maintaining stability of adjustment.

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A recently completed 3‐component portable seismometer and tiltmeter of compact design was shown and discussed. This instrument is one of a number which are being constructed for the observation of ground‐motions from artificial explosions. Testing of the first model is now in progress. The Instrument gives promise of being sufficiently sensitive and reliable for use at observatories, and for recording tilt‐phenomena. In the design, special attention has been given to the matter of reducing thermal effects, and of maintaining stability of adjustment.

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A recently completed 3‐component portable seismometer and tiltmeter of compact design was shown and discussed. This instrument is one of a number which are being constructed for the observation of ground‐motions from artificial explosions. Testing of the first model is now in progress. The Instrument gives promise of being sufficiently sensitive and reliable for use at observatories, and for recording tilt‐phenomena. In the design, special attention has been given to the matter of reducing thermal effects, and of maintaining stability of adjustment.

Key concepts: Tiltmeter, Seismometer, Tilt (camera), Component (thermodynamics), Seismology, Geology, Engineering, Physics

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