E. Al-Tafesh¹

¹Jordan Seismological Observatory

Abstract:

Before Establishment of NDC in any country we need to know : What is an NDC, Need for an NDC, Tasks of and Functions of an NDC, NDC Capacity Building, and Data Access – Secure Signatory Account and to answering NDC Frequently Asked Questions. NDC is an organization with technical expertise in the monitoring and verification technologies of the CTBT, working under the guidance of, or as an integral part of a national authority, a data center operated and maintained by a State Party whose functions may receive data and products from the IDC. A State Party’s NDC should inter alia: Provide technical advice and support to the national authorities, Receive and use IMS data and IDC products: For Treaty verification and compliance and for country’s benefit in its natural disaster management and other civil and scientific applications. The Functions of an NDC will be defined by the national authorities is: - Advice the National Authority by : Providing technical advice and support on all matters pertaining to the verification of the Treaty , Verifying the nature of the events and their (non) compliance with the Treaty. - Use IMS data and IDC products as needed according to National needs