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STTR Phase II: Nuclear-Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Properties of Carbon Nanomaterials for Medical Applications
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This Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II project aims to build a
prototype of a rapid-deployment, three-dimensional (3-D), seismic reflection system for
near-surface exploration. Although the 3-D seismic reflection method enjoys
tremendous commercial success in marine applications, 3-D seismic systems for
land-based geophysical exploration have been limited because cost-effective and
environmentally friendly deployment systems have not been developed. Such a system
would be useful to build models of ground water flow, track pollutants, identify
mineral-laden zones, and aid the sitting of large construction projects.
The next generation seismic system based on the land streamers concept using
gimbal-mounted vertical geophones will be assembled. An industrial, low-impact All
Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is a critical part of the system both to pull the land streamers and
minimize environmental impact. The primary advantage of such a system is that fewer
field personnel would be needed compared to conventional surveys and data can be
collected more efficiently. The customer base for this seismic reflection system includes
civil and environmental engineers and geophysical contractors.
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