A New Type Long Period Vertical Seismograph

Abstract

A single spring vertical motion seismograph of theoretically infinite period is described. Actual periods of over a minute have been obtained with a seismograph of this type while for a period of 37 seconds the period was found to be constant to within 1 second for a variation of 9° in the angle between the seismograph arm and the horizontal. A special type of spring is required. The method of winding such a spring is described. A possible method of temperature compensation is given.