Title
Amplifier Design for Underground Anomaly Detection Using Naturally Occurring Ultra Low Frequencies
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