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Detection of atmospheric nuclear explosions: the infrasound component of the International Monitoring System

  • D. R. Christie , J. A. Vivas Veloso , P Campus , M. Bell , T. Hoffmann , A. Langlois , P. Martysevich , E. Demirovic and J. Carvalho
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Abstract

The infrasound component of the International Monitoring System (IMS') for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty verification will consist of 60 array stations distributed as uniformly as possible over the surface of the globe. This network will be far larger and more sensitive than any other previously operated infrasound network. In this paper, we discuss the design and performance characteristics of this monitoring network and the current status of the site survey and installation programs. A brief review of significant developments in infrasound monitoring technology in the last few years is also presented along with a summary of the various areas where data from this unique global network is likely to be of value to the scientific community.

Abstract

Die Infraschallkomponente des Internationalen Überwachungssystems (IMS) zur Überprüfung des Vertrags über das umfassende Verbot von Nuklearversuchen wird aus insgesamt 60 Arraystationen bestehen, die so uniform wie möglich über die Erdoberflüche verteilt werden. Dieses Netzwerk wird bei weitem größer und sensibler sein als jedes bisher operierende Infraschallnetzwerk. In diesem Artikel werden wir sowohl das Design und die Leistungcharakteristiken dieses Überwachungsnetzwerkes, sowie auch den derzeitigen Stand der Standortinspektions- und Installationsprogramme vorstellen. Zusätzlich präsentieren wir eine kurze Diskussion über signifikante Entwicklungen in der Infraschallüberwachungstechnologie der letzten fünf Jahre, gemeinsam mit einer Zusammenfassung der verschiedenen Fachgebiete, für die die Daten dieses einzigartigen globalen Netzwerks mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit einen wertvollen Beitrag für die Wissenschaftsgemeinde darstellen werden.

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Received: 2001-02-03
Published Online: 2022-03-14

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