CTNW

Objectives:

To equip station operators with the knowledge and technical expertise required for the operation, maintenance, and management of an IMS infrasound station utilizing the Nanometrics Centaur digitizer. Upon completing the course, trainees will be capable of efficiently performing essential tasks related to station operations, reporting, and configuration management. They will also gain the skills to conduct proper State of Health (SOH) and data monitoring, as well as execute systematic equipment and software configuration and maintenance. Specifically, trainees will be able to:

Identify and describe the primary station systems, components, and equipment.
Configure Nanometrics Centaur digitizers and SSI software effectively.
Utilize State of Health (SOH) and data monitoring tools, demonstrating the ability to assess station performance and interpret SOH information.
Outline key operational tasks and practice reporting using the IRS system.
Explain the concept of configuration management and demonstrate proficient use of DOTS.
Describe the interconnections between operations, maintenance activities, and available support resources to sustain IMS stations.
Develop strategies for mitigating, troubleshooting, and resolving failures that significantly impact station performance.

Identifying data quality issues and strategies for corrective actions.

Further details:

Language:	English
Application Deadline:	10 Sep 2025 00:00 GMT

Participants Profile:

Invited States Signatories are requested to nominate participant(s) who serve as Station Operators actively involved in the operation and maintenance of the following IMS infrasound stations with Centaur digitizers:

Country Treaty code

Australia IS04

Australia IS05

Canada IS10

Djibouti IS19

Kenya IS32

Palau IS39

Papua New Guinea IS40

Portugal IS42

Tristan da Cunha, UK IS49

Bermuda, UK IS51

Diego Garcia, IS52

Fairbanks, USA IS53

Windless Bight, USA IS55

Piñon Flat, USA IS57

Midway Islands, USA IS58

Wake Island, USA IS60

To ensure that technical training is provided to the most relevant individuals, please nominate personnel directly associated with the respective IMS facility. Station Operators who have not previously attended similar training courses are particularly encouraged to apply.

Prerequisite:
Basic Linux knowledge is mandatory.

Application Procedures

Applicants are requested to register online at the Commission’s CTNW platform: https://ctnw.ctbto.org

States Signatories wishing to nominate participants are requested to inform the Provisional Technical Secretariat (see Point of Contact) through their respective Permanent Mission by the deadline set for application.

Agenda

Introduction to the Infrasound Training course
Module 1

Reporting procedures and IRS.

DOTS, Configuration management and station documentation.

Module 2

OPS Operational tasks, monitoring tools and procedures, Reporting Procedures and IRS

Module 3

Station components, systems, and equipment. Site/channel names and codes. Digitizers – components, configuration and monitoring tools.

Module 4

SSI software – structure, configuration and monitoring tools.

Module 5

Station operation proceduresand monitoring tools.

Module 6

Daily State-of-Health and data monitoring.

Module 7

Discussion on interconnection between operations and maintenance activities, mitigation, troubleshooting and problem solving of failures with large impact on station performance.

Technical Training for Stations Operators of IMS Infrasound Stations with Nanometrics Centaur Equipment

Objectives:

Further details:

Participants Profile:

States Signatories wishing to nominate participants are requested to inform the Provisional Technical Secretariat (see Point of Contact) through their respective Permanent Mission by the deadline set for application.

Agenda