Evaluation and optimization of seismic networks and algorithms for earthquake early warning – the case of Istanbul (Turkey)
Abstract
Earthquake early warning (EEW) systems should provide reliable warnings as quickly as possible with a minimum number of false and missed alarms. Using the example of the megacity Istanbul and based on a set of simulated scenario earthquakes, we present a novel approach for evaluating and optimizing seismic networks for EEW, in particular in regions with a scarce number of instrumentally recorded earthquakes. We show that, while the current station locations of the existing Istanbul EEW system are well chosen, its performance can be enhanced by modifying the parameters governing the declaration of warnings. Furthermore, unless using ocean bottom seismometers or modifying the current EEW algorithm, additional stations might not lead to any significant performance increase.
Additional Information
© 2010 American Geophysical Union. Received 4 February 2010; accepted 2 July 2010; published 28 October 2010. The work presented in this article has been carried out within the framework of the EU FP6 project SAFER (Seimic eArly warning For EuRope). The authors wish to thank Stefano Parolai and Dino Bindi for valuable comments that helped to improve an earlier version of this manuscript. Matteo Picozzi checked the seismic noise level on the Ataköy array data in Istanbul for us. Thanks are also due to the associate editor and two anonymous reviewers for constructive comments and suggestions. This publication was supported by the National Research Fund, Luxembourg (FNR/10/AM4/22).Attached Files
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- FNR/10/AM4/22
- National Research Fund, Luxembourg
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