US earthquake observatories: recommendations for a new national network
This report is the first attempt by the seismological community to rationalize and optimize the distribution of earthquake observatories across the United States. The main aim is to increase significantly our knowledge of earthquakes and the earth's dynamics by providing access to scientifically more valuable data. Other objectives are to provide a more efficient and cost-effective system of recording and distributing earthquake data and to make as uniform as possible the recording of earthquakes in all states. The central recommendation of the Panel is that the guiding concept be established of a rationalized and integrated seismograph system consisting of regional seismograph networks run for crucial regional research and monitoring purposes in tandem with a carefully designed, but sparser, nationwide network of technologically advanced observatories. Such a national system must be thought of not only in terms of instrumentation but equally in terms of data storage, computer processing, and record availability.
- Research Organization:
- National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT02-76CH93003
- OSTI ID:
- 6679638
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CH/93003-5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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