Design and Development of a Seismic Data Center
Abstract
The U.S. has embarked on the design and development of a sophisticated data center for the analysis and management of seismic data. There are two broad motivations for this project. First, we need to develop a new generation system for the management and retrieval of digital seismic data, and to provide a modern data resource for the research community. Second, we need a facility that will be able to respond to any U.S. obligations that might be incurred under future agreements on international seismic data exchange and global seismic monitoring, such as those currently under discussion by the Committee on Disarmament. A computer architecture has been selected, consisting of a series of minicomputers connected by a high data rate local computer network. The principal components of the system are discussed, with emphasis on the data base management system, and the seismic analysis station, which provides an interactive man-machine interface.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091621
Entities
People
- Alvin G. Gann
- Michael A. Chinnery
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology