QuartzQuartz Sensors for ISensors for ImprovedmprovedDisaster Warning SystemsDisaster Warning Systems
and Geodetic Measurementsand Geodetic Measurements
Paroscientific and Quartz Seismic Sensors
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Quartz Crystal Resonators ConvertAnalog Forces to Digital Outputswith Parts per Billion Resolution
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Torsional Resonator Temperature Sensors
Electrical Excitation Pads
Surface Electrodes
Dual Tine Resonators
Mounting PadApplied Load
Double-Ended Tuning Fork Force Sensors
Dual Torsionally Oscillating Tines
Nano-Resolution Full-scale PSD Spectrum forPressure Sensors, Accelerometers, & Tiltmeters
GoalsGoalsImproved disaster warning times for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and extreme weather events
Improved geodetic measurements for scientific research and predictions of natural disasters
Improved disaster warning times for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and extreme weather events
Improved geodetic measurements for scientific research and predictions of natural disasters
“Geophysical measurements can now be made with unprecedented clarity from beneath the seafloor, to the ocean bottom, through the water column, and through the atmosphere in a single coherent array”
John Delaney
SolutionsSolutions
Quartz Sensors Solutions for ImprovedQuartz Sensors Solutions for ImprovedDisaster Warning Systems and GeodesyDisaster Warning Systems and Geodesy
• Pressure Sensors
• Triaxial Accelerometers
• Tiltmeters
• Nano-Resolution Electronics
• In-situ Calibration Methods
Measurements in Boreholes on Land
Measurements on the Sea-floor
Measurements in Boreholes Underneath the Sea-floor
Measurements on the Surface of Land and Through the Atmosphere
Examples of NanoExamples of Nano--Resolution MeasurementsResolution MeasurementsAtmosphericMeasure absolute barometric pressure fluctuations to nano-bars for infrasound detection of tsunamis, extreme weather, & eruptions.
OceanicMeasure water level fluctuations to microns with absolute deep-sea depth sensors for detection of tsunamis and seafloor movement.
SeismicMeasure acceleration to nano-g’s with 3 g full-scale strong motion sensors and tilt to less than 1 nano-radian with +/- 9 degrees Quartz Tiltmeters.
AtmosphericMeasure absolute barometric pressure fluctuations to nano-bars for infrasound detection of tsunamis, extreme weather, & eruptions.
OceanicMeasure water level fluctuations to microns with absolute deep-sea depth sensors for detection of tsunamis and seafloor movement.
SeismicMeasure acceleration to nano-g’s with 3 g full-scale strong motion sensors and tilt to less than 1 nano-radian with +/- 9 degrees Quartz Tiltmeters.
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Atmospheric Measurements
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Pacific Ocean Microbaroms Using IIR FilterPacific Ocean Microbaroms Using IIR Filter
Residual Noise Between Two Independent Barometers = 0.4 mPa
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Sakurajima Eruption Measured 1000 km Away at Nuclear Test Monitoring Site
Photo Courtesy of Martin Rietze
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Infrasound Detection of TsunamisInfrasound Detection of Tsunamis
Plot courtesy of Dr. Nobuo Arai
Infrasound signals associated with the outer-rise earthquake of Oct. 25, 2013 were detected.
Outer‐rise earthquake (Mw=7.1) 2013/10/25 17:10 (UTC) , 10/26 02:10 (JST)Observed tsunamis : Kuji 18:23 (UTC) 40 cm & Souma 18:38 (UTC) 40 cm Outer‐rise earthquake (Mw=7.1) 2013/10/25 17:10 (UTC) , 10/26 02:10 (JST)Observed tsunamis : Kuji 18:23 (UTC) 40 cm & Souma 18:38 (UTC) 40 cm
Ohfunato-chu
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Earthquake Infrasound
Tsunami Infrasound
System for Monitoring the Acoustic Signals of Snow Avalanches
156000-16B (Paroscientific)
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well-developed thunderclouds
lightning
tornadoprecipitation
hail
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microbarograph array
microbarograph array
microbarograph arrayNano Baro
Monitoring Severe Weather withInfrasound Observation Network
Tornado detection with Nano Baro UMass - CASA radar network in Oklahoma
The main objectives of CASA’s Oklahoma radar network was tornado early detection It had been shown (e.g., Bedard) that tornadoes produce infrasound (~1Hz sound waves) We deployed infrasound arrays at two of the Oklahoma radar sites
Results (presented at AMS in New Orleans and the EGU in Vienna) Verified the ability of the Paroscientific barometers to detect distant tornadoes Verified the ability of the Paroscientific barometers to detect wind turbine infrasound emissions
Infrasound signature from a tornado Infrasound signature from a windfarmCourtesy of David Pepyne
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
GPS Meteorology
GPS Determination of Precipitable Water Vapor
• Measure Total Delay = Ionospheric + Neutral Delays• Ionospheric Delay (frequency dependent) determined by
comparing L1 & L2 GPS signals• Neutral Delay=Wet Delay + Hydrostatic Delay
(Barometric Pressure, Temperature, Humidity dependent)• Calculate Precipitable Water Vapor from Wet Delay
GPS-MET and Nano Baro for Flood Forecasting
Improved flood forecasting benefits from a radar network coupled with a hydrologic model
A key variable for precipitation forecasting is atmospheric water content
High spatial-temporal resolution estimates of atmospheric water content can be made with GPS-meteorology
Dallas Floodway
Street flooding North of DFW, Jan. 2012
Courtesy of David Pepyne
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Oceanic Measurements
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Photos and Diagrams courtesy of N.O.A.A.
DART Data Buoy Tsunami Warning System
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Comparison Comparison NanoNano--Resolution Depth SensorResolution Depth Sensor / BPR/ BPR (with offset)(with offset)
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Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Tohoku Tsunami Measured in Monterey Tohoku Tsunami Measured in Monterey California with NanoCalifornia with Nano--Resolution Depth SensorResolution Depth Sensor
3-9 Precursor to 3-11 Tsunami
Plot courtesy of Dr. Ryota Hino
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
DONET Bottom Pressure during the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake
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Plot courtesy of Dr. Hiroyuki Matsumoto
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
Seismic Measurements
Quartz Seismic Sensors, Inc.
Quartz Triaxial Accelerometers & TiltmetersQuartz Triaxial Accelerometers & Tiltmeters
Applications:
Land-based earthquake detection and geodetic research
Ocean-based measurements for tsunami warning systems and geodesy
Seismo-acoustic measuring systems with nano-resolution barometers
Advantages:
Parts-per-billion resolution over a broad spectrum
High ranges to measure strongest events (no clipping)
High accuracy and low power consumption (1 ma at 3.6 V)
In-situ 1 G referenced calibration methods to eliminate drift
Excellent long-term stability and insensitivity to environmental errors
Applications:
Land-based earthquake detection and geodetic research
Ocean-based measurements for tsunami warning systems and geodesy
Seismo-acoustic measuring systems with nano-resolution barometers
Advantages:
Parts-per-billion resolution over a broad spectrum
High ranges to measure strongest events (no clipping)
High accuracy and low power consumption (1 ma at 3.6 V)
In-situ 1 G referenced calibration methods to eliminate drift
Excellent long-term stability and insensitivity to environmental errors
M9 Honshu Earthquake 11 Mar 2011 05:50-06:50 UTCRecorded with Nano-Resolution Accelerometer in Seattle, WA USA
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Earth Tides Measured with NanoEarth Tides Measured with Nano--Resolution Quartz Accelerometer Resolution Quartz Accelerometer
Plots courtesy of Dr. Yuichi Imanishi
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.
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Rise time ~30s Rise time ~30s
Plots Courtesy of Dr. Yoshio Fukao
InIn--situ Calibration Methods forsitu Calibration Methods forImproved Geodetic MeasurementsImproved Geodetic Measurements
Stable Long-term Measurements of Earth Movement to 1 cm/year Using Drift Compensation of Absolute Depth Sensors and/or Triaxial Accelerometers for Tilt
Depth Sensor Stability Referenced to Internal OBS Atmospheric Pressure ( A-0-A Calibration Method )
1 G Referenced Seismology ( Triaxial Accelerometer Axes Compared to the Invariant 1 G Gravity Vector )
Stable Long-term Measurements of Earth Movement to 1 cm/year Using Drift Compensation of Absolute Depth Sensors and/or Triaxial Accelerometers for Tilt
Depth Sensor Stability Referenced to Internal OBS Atmospheric Pressure ( A-0-A Calibration Method )
1 G Referenced Seismology ( Triaxial Accelerometer Axes Compared to the Invariant 1 G Gravity Vector )
InIn--situ Calibration Methods forsitu Calibration Methods forImproved Geodetic MeasurementsImproved Geodetic Measurements
Depth Sensor Stability Referenced to Internal OBSAtmospheric Pressure Using A-0-A Calibration Method
Depth Sensor Stability Referenced to Internal OBSAtmospheric Pressure Using A-0-A Calibration Method
Drift at Full Scale (A = 100 MPa), Drift at 0 (8 points linearly connected) & Residuals
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Quartz Crystal Pressure Sensors, Triaxial Quartz Crystal Pressure Sensors, Triaxial Accelerometers, and Tiltmeters provide:Accelerometers, and Tiltmeters provide:
Improved disaster warning times for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and extreme weather events
Improved geodetic measurements for scientific research and predictions of natural disasters
Low-cost measurement solutions for new and existing cabled, remote, and mobile platforms
Improved disaster warning times for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and extreme weather events
Improved geodetic measurements for scientific research and predictions of natural disasters
Low-cost measurement solutions for new and existing cabled, remote, and mobile platforms
Paroscientific, Inc.Paroscientific, Inc.Quartz Seismic Sensors, Inc.Quartz Seismic Sensors, Inc.
4500 148th Ave. N.E.4500 148th Ave. N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052Redmond, WA 98052
www.paroscientific.comwww.paroscientific.com