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Strong Ground Motion Sensor Network for Civil Protection Rapid Decision Support Systems
Georgios Chatzopoulos1, Ilias Papadopoulos1,2, Filippos Vallianatos1,3
1Institute of Physics of the Earth's Interior and Geohazards, UNESCO Chair on Solid Earth Physics and Geohazards Risk Reduction, Hellenic Mediterranean University Research Center, 73133 Crete, Greece.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Real-time seismic monitoring in Chania provides crucial data for civil protection. This strong motion sensor network aids in mitigating earthquake risks and informing disaster response decisions.
Area of Science:
- Earthquake seismology
- Civil engineering
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Background:
- Metropolitan seismic networks offer vital data for civil protection Decision Support Systems (DSSs).
- Chania, Greece, has a real-time strong motion sensor network near the Hellenic Subduction Zone.
- Understanding seismic hazards is crucial for mitigating earthquake impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present analysis techniques for strong ground motion data from Chania.
- To study the spatial distribution of seismic parameters in an urban area.
- To highlight the value of seismic networks for civil protection.
Main Methods:
- Deployment and real-time operation of a strong motion sensor network.
- Analysis of traditional and advanced strong ground motion data.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping of seismic parameters (PGA, PGV, PGD, Arias Intensity).
Main Results:
- Demonstration of orientation-independent spectral acceleration.
- Spatial distribution maps of key ground motion parameters in Chania.
- Identification of seismic data's importance for earthquake hazard assessment.
Conclusions:
- Strong motion networks are essential for civil protection DSSs.
- Real-time seismic data improves earthquake preparedness and emergency response.
- Network data provides critical insights before and after seismic events.
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