Abstract: We have studied the propagation efficiencies of the Sn and Lg phases throughout China and produced summary maps. In addition, estimates of coda Q, Q for the Pn phase, and Q for the Lg phase for Tibet have been made. Sn has difficulty propagating across extended terrains in eastern China, the northern Tibetan plateau, and Mongolia. This makes it a difficult phase to use for nuclear monitoring purposes. Analysis of the Pn and Lg Q for northern Tibet show that partial melt both in the uppermost mantle and middle crust quickly attenuate these phases. Lg does propagate well over most of the rest of China, especially when it does not traverse major changes in crustal structure.
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APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE |
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Final rept. 1 Jul 94-30 Jun 97 |
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36 |
| Report Date: |
NOV 97 |
| Contract Number: |
F49620-94-1-0310 |
| Report Number: |
A218233 |
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