We were able to record the microtremor observation on the shallow submarine site (water depth within 10m) just like land-surface recording. Seismometers have been arranged like double triangls using 7 pieces of seismometers. The array's maximum radius is 50m.
1) Submarine seismometer needs waterproof container. The structure of container must resist sea-tide and wave.
2) This observation system is able to record at the water depth from 4m to 8m.
A further development is necessary to extend the maximum depth.
3) The normal frequency range is from 1Hz to 7Hz, for analysis of the surface-wave. The noise of sea-tide and wave be comes significant when the frequency of less than 1Hz is used.
4) In the case of a water depth within 10m and array's radius within 50m, we recommend the recording-system which connects submarine seismometers and degital-recorder on land or on ship with signal cables.
5) In the case of this observation system, it is desirable to fix the submarine-cable with weights to protect from cable noise.
We are going to research the submarine array microtremor observation and establish the method in the future.
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