Performance Test of Infrasound Sensor in Low-temperature Environment ─ Potential for Application in Antarctic Observation ─

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  • 低温環境下での空振計の性能評価 ─南極観測での応用の可能性─

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For infrasound monitoring in Antarctica, there is a need for infrasound sensors with low power consumption and high resistance to low-temperature environments. A new-type infrasound sensor (TYPE7744N/5002A) manufactured by ACO Co., Ltd. (Japan) with the cooperation of the Earthquake Research Institute, the University of Tokyo, achieves less than half the power consumption of existing models. To evaluate the applicability of the new sensor to Antarctic observation, we conducted a low-temperature (－30℃) test for four types of sensors, including the new one. We compared the results to those from a room temperature (21℃) test and examined changes in amplitude-phase characteristics based on a reference sensor (Model60Vx2, Chaparral Physics), proven in use in polar regions. There were no problems in the operation of the new sensor during the 30 days of the test. Spectral power ratio to the reference sensor changed up to 19% compared to the room temperature test, suggesting that the sensitivity fluctuates with temperature. Phase characteristics were not significantly affected by low temperatures. Future trials are desired to evaluate the long-term stability of the new sensor, e.g., by conducting experimental overwintering observations at Syowa Station.

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  • 南極資料

    南極資料 67 1-11, 2023-10

    National Institute of Polar Research, Research Organization of Information and Systems

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