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Published February 19, 2019 | Version Submitted
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Can a Raspberry Shake Seismic Network Complement a National Seismic Network? A case study in Haiti

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Abstract

Complex networks of high-tech sensors are tough to operate and maintain in developing countries – but new low-costs, low-maintenance instruments may help. Because they are "connected objects" they also provide new opportunities to engage the civil society in citizen-science. Here we describe a seismological instrumentation experiment in Haiti with sensors that cost less than 500$ and can be installed at individuals, businesses, and schools. We seek to test how such instruments can (1) complement the national seismic network for regional earthquake location and magnitude determination, and (2) open a new communication gateway between seismologists and the civil society.

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License: CC-By Attribution 4.0 International. SUBMITTED ON February 18, 2019; LAST EDITED May 20, 2019. This pilot activity is funded by the Interreg Caraibes/FEDER program through the "PREST" project to ENS and through the "Jeune Equipe Associée" of the French Institute for Research and Development (IRD) to Géoazur.

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100795
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Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER)
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)

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2020-01-17
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2021-11-16
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Seismological Laboratory