Publications

Merchant, B.J., Bloomquist, D.K., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2024). High frequency ground motion and electrical calibrations of seismometers used at IMS stations [Conference Poster]. 10.2172/2563913

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., Bloomquist, D.K., & Bloomquist, D.K. (2023). High Frequency Calibrations of Seismometers Used at IMS Stations [Conference Poster]. 10.2172/2431264

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., Bowman, D., Webster, J., & Webster, J. (2022). Evaluation of Lower Cost Infrasound Sensors and Sensor Packages [Conference Presentation]. 10.2172/2432103

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., Bowman, D., & Bowman, D. (2022). Evaluation of a Variety of Novel Infrasound Sensors and Sensor Packages [Conference Poster]. 10.2172/2006332

Gabrielson, T., Merchant, B.J., Rodrigues, D., Smith, C., & Smith, C. (2022). Measurement of Infrasound Sensor Self-Noise [Conference Presentation]. 10.2172/2004696

Merchant, B.J., Davenport, K., & Davenport, K. (2022). Hydroacoustic Network Performance Modelling [Conference Poster]. 10.2172/2004389

Merchant, B.J. (2022). 2022 Chaparral 64S Infrasound Sensor Type Approval Evaluation. 10.2172/1874854

Merchant, B.J. (2022). 2022 MB3a Infrasound Sensor Type Approval Evaluation. 10.2172/1874853

Slinkard, M.E., MacEira, M., Arrowsmith, S.J., Begnaud, M., Blom, P., Ford, S., Foxe, M., MacCarthy, J., Marcillo, O., Merchant, B.J., Orris, G., Pasyanos, M., Casey, L., & Casey, L. (2022). A Trends Review of Geophysics Research [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/2003093

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2021). Evaluation of Low Cost Infrasound Sensor Packages. 10.2172/1829264

Merchant, B.J. (2021). 2020 Hyperion Infrasound Sensor Equilibration Evaluation. 10.2172/1819811

Porritt, R.W., Linville, L., Conley, A.C., Catanach, T.A., Tibi, R., Merchant, B.J., Downey, N.J., Young, C.J., & Young, C.J. (2021). Local to regional scale simulation of small events with 2D finite differences [Conference Presentation]. 10.2172/1884429

Merchant, B.J. (2021). SNL GNDD Signal Propagation Overview [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1876616

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2021). Thermal equilibration of Hyperion infrasound sensors [Conference Presentation]. 10.2172/1873279

Merchant, B.J. (2021). Signal Analysis for Waveform Technologies [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1854687

Merchant, B.J. (2021). Sensors for Waveform Technologies ? The FACT Site [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1854688

Merchant, B.J. (2020). Infrasound International Collaboration & Uncertainty [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1830062

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Spektra CS-18P Seismic Calibration System: Reference Measurement Distortion Reduction Efforts [Conference Poster]. 10.2172/1881709

Merchant, B.J. (2020). Sensors for Waveform Technologies ? The FACT Site [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1769556

Merchant, B.J. (2020). Signal Analysis for Waveform Technologies [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1770540

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Evaluation of the Nanometrics Centaur Digitizer. 10.2172/1605647

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Kinemetrics Q330M+ Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1605648

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Guralp Affinity Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1605649

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Comparison of DTRA/NACT Next Generation Digitizer Evaluations. 10.2172/1606628

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Evaluation of Experimental Hyperion Infrasound Shrouds as an Improved Means of Wind Noise Attenuation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1766665

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2020). Evaluation of Experimental Hyperion Infrasound Shrouds as an Improved Means of Wind Noise Attenuation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1766667

Merchant, B.J. (2020). SNL GNDD Sensors: FACT Enabled Projects [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1766926

Merchant, B.J. (2020). 2019 Hyperion 5313A and 5119A Infrasound Sensor Type Approval Evaluation. 10.2172/1601758

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2019). Environmental Calibration of Infrasound Sensors in a Long-Term Field Study [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1646207

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2019). Evaluation of Experimental Hyperion Infrasound Shrouds as an Improved Means of Wind Noise Attenuation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1643255

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2019). Evaluation of Experimental Hyperion Infrasound Shrouds as an Improved Means of Wind Noise Attenuation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1643012

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2019). Calibration of Infrasound Sensors in a Long-Term Field Study [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1640627

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2019). 2018 Kinemetrics Q330M+ Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1762654

Merchant, B.J. (2019). SNL GNDD Signal Propagation Overview [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1644462

Merchant, B.J. (2019). Ground-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (GNDD): Waveform Sensors Research & Development [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1644512

Merchant, B.J. (2019). Ground-based Nuclear Detonation Detection (GNDD):Waveform Signal Analysis Research & Development [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1644513

Merchant, B.J. (2019). SNL GNDD Signal Analysis Overview [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1643869

Bobeck, J., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2019). GNDD Signal Analysis: Network Performance Modelling [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1643870

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Application of a Spektra CS-18 Seismic Calibration System at Sandia National Laboratories [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807030

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2018). 2018 Nanometrics Centaur Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1481600

Merchant, B.J. (2018). Traceability of laser measurements of a pressure driver in infrasound laboratory calibrations [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1575167

Rembold, R.K., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Sandia National Labs Facility for Acceptance Calibration and Testing (FACT) Site [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1592641

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2018). Infrasound Sensor Testing Capability Advancements at Sandia National Laboratories [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1592997

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2018). Infrasound Sensor Testing Capability Advancements at Sandia National Labs [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1592536

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Next Generation Qualification: Geotech Instruments SMART24B Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1471821

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Next Generation Qualification: Guralp Systems Affinity Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1466497

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Next Generation Qualification: Quanterra Q330HR Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1466525

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2018). Next Generation Qualification: Nanometrics Centaur Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1466885

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2018). Next Generation Qualification: Guralp CMG-3V Seismometer Evaluation. 10.2172/1760392

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., Knox, J.M., Williams, M., & Williams, M. (2018). Advances in Testing and Evaluation at Sandia's FACT Site [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1526349

Merchant, B.J. (2018). SNL GNDD Waveform Research & Development [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1526417

Merchant, B.J. (2018). 2017 Guralp Affinity Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1425328

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2018). International Collaboration: SNL Infrasound Capabilities [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1525595

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2017). SHDAS Production Seismometer Evaluation. 10.2172/1409159

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., Rembold, R.K., Brien, E., Kypta, T., & Kypta, T. (2017). Infrasound Isolation Chamber for Improved Sensor Calibration [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1776520

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2017). Next Generation Qualification: Nanometrics T120PH Seismometer Evaluation. 10.2172/1402551

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2017). Next Generation Qualification: Kinemetrics STS-5A Seismometer Evaluation. 10.2172/1405269

Merchant, B.J. (2017). Evaluation of Two Guralp Preamplifiers for GS13 Seismometer Application. 10.2172/1398237

Merchant, B.J. (2017). CEA SMAD 2016 Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1374793

Merchant, B.J., Hart, D.M., & Hart, D.M. (2017). Evaluation of CEA SMAD Digitizer for CTBTO-IMS Application (2012). 10.2172/1599538

Merchant, B.J. (2017). SHDAS Production Digitizer Evaluation. 10.2172/1373644

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2017). Infrasound Isolation Chamber for Improved Sensor Calibration [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1883547

Merchant, B.J., Rembold, R.K., & Rembold, R.K. (2016). Infrasound Evaluation at Sandia FACT Site [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1408306

Nippress, A., Green, D., Arrowsmith, S.J., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2016). Infrasonic Observations of the 13 kt South Atlantic Bolide of 06-Feb-2016 [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1420159

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2016). USGS VDP Infrasound Sensor Evaluation. 10.2172/1331426

Merchant, B.J. (2016). Network Monitoring for Optimal Detection (NetMOD) [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1372732

Merchant, B.J. (2016). Component Evaluation at Sandia National Laboratories [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1372733

Slad, G.W., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2016). Chaparral Model 60 Infrasound Sensor Evaluation. 10.2172/1431260

Merchant, B.J. (2016). Analysis of SHDAS Platform Evaluation at PSRF. 10.2172/1561162

Merchant, B.J. (2015). NetMOD Version 2.0 User?s Manual. 10.2172/1223167

Merchant, B.J. (2015). Hyperion 5113/A Infrasound Sensor Evaluation. 10.2172/1221711

Merchant, B.J. (2015). NetMOD Version 2.0 Mathematical Framework. 10.2172/1211555

Merchant, B.J. (2015). NetMOD Version 2.0 Parameters. 10.2172/1211556

Merchant, B.J. (2015). Hyperion 5113/GP Infrasound Sensor Evaluation. 10.2172/1213302

Merchant, B.J., Slad, G.W., & Slad, G.W. (2015). Evaluation of Two Guralp Preamplifiers for GS21 Seismometer Application. 10.2172/1213489

Merchant, B.J., McDowell, K.D., & McDowell, K.D. (2014). MB3a Infrasound Sensor Evaluation. 10.2172/1165050

Merchant, B.J. (2014). Infrasound Sensor Evaluation Definition of Terms [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1503149

Symons, N.P., Rembold, R.K., McDowell, K.D., Merchant, B.J., Jones, K.R., & Jones, K.R. (2014). Facility for Acceptance Calibration and Test (FACT) [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1563119

Merchant, B.J. (2014). Evaluation of three refurbished Guralp CMG-3TB seismometers. 10.2172/1177055

Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., Young, C.J., & Young, C.J. (2014). A Seismic Detection Network Modeling Tool for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1146889

Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., Young, C.J., & Young, C.J. (2014). A Seismic Detection Network Modeling Tool for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1146486

Merchant, B.J. (2013). NetMOD version 1.0 user's manual. 10.2172/1121971

Young, C.J., Chael, E.P., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2013). A New Network Modeling Tool for the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1675274

Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., Young, C.J., Hamlet, B.R., Heck, S.L., & Heck, S.L. (2013). A New Network Modeling Tool for the Ground-Based Nuclear Explosion Monitoring Community [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1115541

Hart, D.M., Merchant, B.J., Abbott, R., & Abbott, R. (2012). NEXT GENERATION ANALYSIS SOFTWARE FOR COMPONENT EVALUATION ? Results of Rotational Seismometer Evaluation [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1063464

Merchant, B.J., Hart, D.M., & Hart, D.M. (2012). NEXT GENERATION ANALYSIS SOFTWARE AND TEST EQUIPMENT FOR COMPONENT EVALUATION [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1116832

Merchant, B.J. (2011). TALENT User's Manual. 10.2172/1038198

Merchant, B.J., Hart, D.M., & Hart, D.M. (2011). Component evaluation testing and analysis algorithms. 10.2172/1031883

Merchant, B.J. (2010). Distributed video coding for arrays of remote sensing nodes : final report. 10.2172/992327

Hart, D.M., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2009). Sleeman Coherence to Determine Digital Recorder and Infrasound Sensor Noise Characteristics [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1278759

Okandan, M., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2009). The SNL MEMS seismometer : [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1278778

Ballard, S., Carr, D.B., Young, C.J., Merchant, B.J., Gonzales, A., & Gonzales, A. (2008). Merging Event Catalogs Using Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1731126

Hart, D.M., Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., & Chael, E.P. (2007). Seismic Sensor Characterization using Three-Sensor Coherence Analysis [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1146689

Merchant, B.J. (2007). The GNEMRE Dendro Tool. 10.2172/926809

Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., & Chael, E.P. (2007). SEISMIC SENSOR CHARACTORIZATION USING THREE-SENSOR COHERENCE ANALYSIS [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147508

Hart, D.M., Merchant, B.J., Chael, E.P., & Chael, E.P. (2007). SEISMIC AND INFRASOUND SENSOR TESTING USING THREE-CHANNEL COHERENCE ANALYSIS [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1716688

Ballard, S., Lewis, J.E., Martinez, E.M., Hampton, J., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2007). Advances in the Integration of Large Data Sets for Seismic Monitoring of Nuclear Explosions [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1266290

Hart, D.M., Chael, E.P., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2007). seismic and infrasound sensor testing using three-channel coherence analysis [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147410

Carr, D.B., Lewis, J.E., Ballard, S., Martinez, E.M., Merchant, B.J., & Merchant, B.J. (2007). Advances in the Integration of Large Data Sets for Seismic Monitoring of Nuclear Explosions [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1147618

Merchant, B.J., Harris, J.M., Young, C.J., & Young, C.J. (2005). The 2005 MatSeis and NNSA seismic regional analysis tools [Conference]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/968380