U.S. Geological Survey Global Seismographic Network - Five-Year Plan 2006-2010
February 6, 2009
The Global Seismographic Network provides data for earthquake alerting, tsunami warning, nuclear treaty verification, and Earth science research. The system consists of nearly 150 permanent digital stations, distributed across the globe, connected by a modern telecommunications network. It serves as a multi-use scientific facility and societal resource for monitoring, research, and education, by providing nearly uniform, worldwide monitoring of the Earth. The network was developed and is operated through a partnership among the National Science Foundation (http://www.nsf.gov), the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (http://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/gsn), and the U.S. Geological Survey (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/gsn).
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2009 |
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Title | U.S. Geological Survey Global Seismographic Network - Five-Year Plan 2006-2010 |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr20091013 |
Authors | William S. Leith, Lind S. Gee, Charles R. Hutt |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 2009-1013 |
Index ID | ofr20091013 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | U.S. Geological Survey |