Highlights of Federation of Digital Broad-Band Seismograph Networks (FDSN) Activities
The Federation of Digital Broad-Band Seismograph Networks (FDSN) Working Group IV discussed various updates and activities at the IUGG General Assembly in Montreal, Canada. Key points included the promotion of FDSN through presentations and workshops, updates on the status of the IMS network, and action items to enhance FDSN web services at CTBTO. The group emphasized the importance of maintaining good relations with CTBTO and seeking new membership opportunities.
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Federationof Digital Broad-Band SeismographNetworks FDSN Working Group IV CTBTO Relations Istv n Bond r IUGG General Assembly Montreal, Canada, 15 July 2019 1
Federationof Digital Broad-Band SeismographNetworks WG activities since the last meeting Announcement of CTBTO SnT conference was advertised on the FDSN mailing list. The management of the IDC and IMS is supportive of FDSN. NDC-in-a-Box software includes SeisComp3 that uses SEED format and FDSN standards. Istv n gave FDSN presentations at various CTBTO and RSTT workshops and trainings to advertise FDSN membership. 2
Federationof Digital Broad-Band SeismographNetworks CTBTO status report Ronan LeBras gave an overview on the status of the IMS network. The IMS network is over 90% complete, the old GCI-II system is being replaced with the next generation GCI-III Global Communication Interface. Discussion VDEC: used to be half-person supported by the EU; that specific support no longer exists, it is difficult to fund developments on VDEC. To get data in miniseed from VDEC is possible through GeoTool. TORD, Niger: the station is operational. For FDSN membership the station operator should be contacted. 3
Federationof Digital Broad-Band SeismographNetworks Discussion cont d FDSN web services at the IDC: Many NDCs use FDSN web services and it would be beneficial them to have a familiar interface at the CTBTO secure website. Metadata could be also distributed this way. The initiative should come from the NDCs. 4
Federationof Digital Broad-Band SeismographNetworks Action items Explore the possibility of reducing delay time (3 months currently) on VDEC Ask the opinion of the Waveform Expert Group about the possibility of implementing FDSN web services at the CTBTO secure website. Keep advertising FDSN at CTBTO workshops and trainings; reach out to station operators. Follow up promising candidates for FDSN membership (Iraq, Ukraine). Maintain good relations with CTBTO for the benefit of both organisations 5
