Date of Graduation
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Department
Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Committee Chair
Roy S Nutter
Committee Co-Chair
James Smith
Committee Member
Matthew Valenti
Abstract
Most high-frequency signals are unable to penetrate the Earth's surface and lower frequencies have a much higher chance of penetrating the surface. Ultra-low frequencies can be used to penetrate the Earth's crust, but the frequency and background noise are a large problem that prevents from detecting these low frequency signals. This thesis describes the design for a small and lightweight low-frequency amplifier that can receive low voltage signals and amplify them to a level that could be used to do further analysis. The proposed amplifier design was capable of handling inputs as low as 1 muV and amplifying them to a level of 1mV. This thesis also describes how the amplifier can be tested along with the rest of a low-frequency detection system.
Recommended Citation
Kirby, Dakota James, "Amplifier Design for Underground Anomaly Detection Using Naturally Occurring Ultra Low Frequencies" (2017). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 5983.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/5983