BIS-SH-DS – the Borehole Source
The borehole source BIS-SH-DS generates horizontally polarized shear waves (SH) and compressional waves (P). The seismic signals are highly repeatable. The source works in dry or water filled boreholes and can be used in vertical or horizontal boreholes. Energy released by the IPG800 discharges through a system of coupled coils. They generate a mechanical impact to the borehole wall that releases seismic waves.
The borehole source is coupled to the borehole wall by a pneumatic clamping system (inflatable bladder). The orientation of the source is controlled from surface by a torsionally stiff hose.
Technical Details
| Generated wave types: | SH/P |
| Signal frequencies: | Up to 4 kHz (depending on geology and borehole distance) |
| Operational depth: | Up to 60 m |
| Source length: | 880 mm |
| Source diameter: | 65 mm |
| Source weight: | 8.5 kg |
| Cable weight per metre: | 665 g |
| Borehole diameter: | 75 – 100 mm (or larger if spacers are used) |
| Clamping system: | Inflatable bladder |
| Orientation: | Torsionally stiff hose |
| Depth indicator: | Cable marking every 2 m |
| Connector: | To Impulse Generator IPG800 |
| Storage: | On drum |
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Manufactured by Geotomographie GmbH
Technical Details
Generated wave types: SV
Signal frequencies: Up to 500 Hz (depending on geology and borehole distance)
Operational depth: Up to 100 m
Source length: 1015 mm
Source weight: 6 kg
Cable weight per metre: 377 g
Borehole diameter: 75-100 mm (or larger if spacers are used)
Clamping system: Infatable bladder
Depth indicator: Cable marking every 2 m
Connector: To impulse generator IPG800 or IPG5000
Storage: On drum
Switch box: Switch between two vertical shot directions
