Seismographic Networks Problems and Outlook for the 1980s: Report (1983) / Chapter Skim
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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The global, national, and regional systems of seismographic stations, spanning the earth much like meteorological observatories, provide the fundamental data base for scientists to investigate the earth at different scales, addressing problems of earthquake hazards and prediction, safer sitings for critical facilities, and the identification of underground nuclear explosions, in addition to fundamental questions on the physical and chemical composition and geological structure and dynamics of the entire earth. Major advances in the earth sciences have come directly from
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All of these efforts call for increased financial support at a time when the funding climate is inhospitable. The seismological data base demands stable continuity of support for operating networks that is independent of variations in research support.
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We anticipate that the working group will often need to seek the advice of specialists, particularly in recommending technological improvements. The report considers global networks in Chapter 3 and regional networks in Chapter 4, reviewing the nature and use of each, identifying the problems peculiar to each, and recommending various approaches toward solutions to the problems.
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