The Quake-Catcher Network
The Quake-Catcher Network is a collaborative initiative for developing the world’s largest, low-cost strong-motion seismic network by utilizing sensors in and attached to internet-connected computers. With your help, the Quake-Catcher Network can provide better understanding of earthquakes, give early warning to schools, emergency response systems, and others. The Quake-Catcher Network also provides educational software designed to help teach about earthquakes and earthquake hazards.
Install
A small and low maintenance motion sensor is installed along with the free QCN software.more info →
Monitor
Sensor data reveals near real-time readings of earthquake locations, and magnitude.
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Share
Host computers upload their sensor data directly to the online QCN network to be processed.more info →
San Francisco Bay Area Residents! Sign up here!
JoyWarrior 24F14 Sensor Setup for QCN
We have unfortunately had a problem with the JoyWarrior 24F14 sensor setup, in that some were shipped out without the required 2g settings for QCN. Also the sensors cannot be setup within the QCN software unlike the 24F8 USB sensors. So if your sensor does …
Read More →QCN at AGU Conference
If you are going to the AGU Fall Conference in San Francisco next week, please look us up at our various exhibits/posters. ]]>
Read More →Server Outages November 22nd – 24th, 2010
Due to construction in a new server room at Stanford, we expect intermittent outages between November 22nd and 24th. No action is required on your part as BOINC will just reconnect when the servers are back online. ]]>
Read More →Upgraded QCN Software (version 5.83)
New software is on the server which should fix some bugs, false/too many triggers, and enhanced processing of the seismic data files which reduces their size. You should automatically get this new version via BOINC within a day. Also a new feature is in place …
Read More →CNN News Story On QCN and Our ‘Rapid Aftershock Mobilization Program’
CNN has released a news story about QCN and some of our rapid response efforts in Chile and New Zealand. ]]>
Read More →London Citizen Cyberscience Summit – 2-3 Sept 2010
Prof. Cochran will do a presentation on the Quake-Catcher Network at the London Citizen Cyberscience Summit on September 3rd. If you are in the area you may wish to see this and the other interesting presentations on volunteer computing, ‘citizen science’, etc. Tickets and a …
Read More →QCN Participant Detects M5.5 Quebec Earthquake Today
A QCN participant has detected the rare magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Quebec, Canada today. QCN Participant Plot of M5.5 Quebec ]]>
Read More →QCN Server Maintenance June 22nd 3PM PST
The QCN Servers will be down for maintenance and upgrades on Tuesday June 22nd from approximately 3PM PST (6PM EST, 11PM BST). You will not be able to send triggers or access the websites for about an hour from this time. ]]>
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