Characterization and Detection of Mantle Discontinuities (A Collaborative Effort)

本研究旨在探讨过渡区 上地幔的结构，重点是400公里， 670公里不连续性。 矿物物理学的最新进展 给出了一个新的紧迫性，以准确表征弹性 这种边界的结构，以及寻找其他 不连续性 通过使用宽带地震记录， 深源地震，并结合一套反射的 和转换相位与不同的射线参数，工作将 分离波速和密度对比度的影响，以及 来测量锐度。 这些结果具有重要的意义 全球地球动力学和地幔对流的驱动力 地壳板块

This research is to investigate the transition zone structures in the upper mantle with emphasis on the 400 km and 670 km discontinuity. Recent advances in mineral physics have given a new urgency to the accurate characterization of elastic structure for such boundaries, as well as to the search for other discontinuities. By using broad band seismograms for a number of deep focus earthquakes, and incorporating a suite of reflected and converted phases with varying ray parameters, the work will separate the effects of wave speed and density contrast, as well as measuring sharpness. The results have important implications for global geodynamics and mantle convection, the driving force of the crustal plates.