On the powerful use of simulations in the quake-catcher network to efficiently position low-cost earthquake sensors

Benson, K.; Estrada, T.; Taufer, M.; Lawrence, J.; Cochran, E.

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The Quake-Catcher Network (QCN) uses low-cost sensors connected to volunteer computers across the world to monitor seismic events. The location and density of these sensors‘ placement can impact the accuracy of the event detection. Because testing different special arrangements of new sensors could disrupt the currently active project, this would best be accomplished in a simulated environment. This paper presents an accurate and efficient framework for simulating the low cost QCN sensors and identifying their most effective locations and densities. Results presented show how our simulations are reliable tools to study diverse scenarios under different geographical and infrastructural constraints. ?? 2011 IEEE.

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Benson, K.; Estrada, T.; Taufer, M.; Lawrence, J.; Cochran, E.

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Proceedings - 2011 7th IEEE International Conference on eScience, eScience 2011

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On the powerful use of simulations in the quake-catcher network to efficiently position low-cost earthquake sensors; 2011; Conference Paper; Proceedings - 2011 7th IEEE International Conference on eScience, eScience 2011; Benson, K.; Estrada, T.; Taufer, M.; Lawrence, J.; Cochran, E.