Singapore Meteorological Services Division (MSD) will use Kinemetrics' ASPEN system solution to improve its existing earthquake monitoring capabilities. Aspen is a state-of-the-art real-time Environmental Monitoring Solution (EMS) that delivers a comprehensive set of monitoring data, processed information, and command and control capabilities to broadband wireless measurement nodes from single or multiple data centers.
PASADENA, CA – Jan. 24, 2006 – Singapore Meteorological Services Division (MSD) administered by the National Environment Agency (NEA) will upgrade its current Central Monitoring Processing System (CMPS) to Kinemetrics' Aspen Data Center to support Real-time automatic data acquisition and processing capability to detect, locate, and determine the magnitude of earthquakes occurring in the region and beyond in order to improve earthquake disaster prevention and reduction. NEA through MSD and many other programs is responsible for the improvement of public welfare, which includes creating programs related to the prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. They also provide professional and technical training, and carry out active programs of research and international cooperation. For more information about NEA/MSD, please visit http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/category_sub.asp?cid=13 website.
Singapore MSD Aspen Seismic System is built on existing stations' subsystems transmitting data in both modes of operation; real-time and dial-in/out. The MSD Aspen Data Center will consist of several SUN UNIX-based computers running Antelope and its Seismic Information System (ASIS) software. The Antelope system software will provide network data acquisition, covering all aspects of operations, maintenance, data analysis, data archiving and to provide interoperability with other existing seismic networks in region like those in Malaysia, Korea, Pacific21 of Japan among many others, as well as global networks. Such high-quality seismic data could be available via Internet to academic communities and other scientific organizations for the support of both basic and applied research. To ensure network quality assurance and on-line customer support, Kinemetrics will provide on-line support from its office in Pasadena, California.
Kinemetrics' Aspen System Solution is a state-of-the-art real-time system configured to provide a comprehensive set of data and processed information for earthquake monitoring. Aspen uses Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware, industry standard communications protocols, and industry standard open software in a distributed client/server networking solution. This open-system architecture allows users to grow and adapt their systems as requirements change and new technologies emerge.
Specifics of the Kinemetrics Aspen Solution
Kinemetrics' open-architecture Aspen system solution is a state-of-the-art real-time Environmental Monitoring Solution (EMS) that delivers a comprehensive set of monitoring data, processed information, command and control capabilities to wireless measurement nodes from single or multiple Data Centers over IP.
A typical Aspen wireless measurement node consists of the ultra-high performance and low-power, 6-channel Q330HR or ultra-low power Q330 data acquisition system, K2 or, Etna with Global Positioning System (GPS), an IP based wire or wireless data communication system, various types of sensors, including video or sound and autonomous power module.
The latest product from Quanterra, the Q330HR, represents a New Standard for Broadband Seismology & Next Generation of Ultra-High Resolution Data Acquisition System that exceeds the IRIS GSN class standard that was set by Quanterra 20 years ago. The Q330HR's actual resolution and dynamic range now breaks the 24-bit barrier to enable a new generation of broad-band instrumentation.
Each measurement node can transmit data or video or sound to the observed site Gateway and via VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) satellite technology or terrestrial IP communication links (in both real-time and dial-in/out modes of operation) to the Antelope based Environmental Monitoring Data Center where the Environmental Information System (EIS) is located.
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