A Tsunami Detection and Warning-focused Sea Level Station Metadata Web Service

Currently information used to describe sea-level stations (such as location, collection and transmission capabilities, operator identification, etc.) is distributed among databases held by multiple agencies, institutions and organizations. Such information could be used to support detection and warn...

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Published in:Pure and applied geophysics 2008-12, Vol.165 (11-12), p.2265-2273
Main Authors: Marra, John J., Kari, Uday S., Weinstein, Stuart A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collection
Data mining
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Emergency preparedness
Geophysics
Geophysics/Geodesy
Indian Ocean
Marine
Metadata
Sea level
Stations
Tsunamis
Warning
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Summary:Currently information used to describe sea-level stations (such as location, collection and transmission capabilities, operator identification, etc.) is distributed among databases held by multiple agencies, institutions and organizations. Such information could be used to support detection and warning. However, the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26 December, 2004 made it clear that such information is not readily accessible, is difficult to use, and is often incomplete. In addressing this issue, agencies within the Pacific region are collaborating to develop a web service to expose station metadata enabling various types of real-time data mining client applications that support decision-making and strategic planning at Tsunami Warning Centers. Because information about sea levels has a broad range of applications, integration of this information in a way that is comprehensive, and enhances its access and use, would have a tremendous impact on lives and livelihoods.
ISSN:0033-4553
1420-9136
DOI:10.1007/s00024-008-0422-9