The objective of the workshop is to support the CTBTO verification regime by creating a forum for scientific knowledge exchange on four main themes and their topics:
Theme 1: Hydroacoustic monitoring networks in support of the CTBT International Monitoring System
1.1 The CTBTO Hydroacoustic Monitoring Network: Status, challenges, and needs
1.2 Engineering and technological advancements for hydroacoustic monitoring networks in marine environments
1.3 Station installation, maintenance, and major underwater repair strategies in challenging marine environments
1.4 Sustainability, reliability, and long-term performance of hydroacoustic monitoring networks
1.5 End-to-end calibration and quality assurance of hydroacoustic monitoring stations under field conditions
1.6 Protection, inspection, and fault detection strategies for subsea cables and sensors supporting hydroacoustic monitoring stations
1.7 Potential synergies with other subsea monitoring networks and civil and scientific applications
Theme 2: Emerging technologies and future concepts for next-generation hydroacoustic monitoring stations in support of the CTBT International Monitoring System
2.1 Station design concepts, structural and material innovations, and hydrophone technologies for next-generation hydroacoustic monitoring
2.2 Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and fiber-optic technologies for hydroacoustic monitoring
2.3 Smart subsea cable concepts and multi-functional sensing technologies
Theme 3: Data analysis and signal processing methods for CTBT verification purposes and civil and scientific applications
3.1 Identification of signal source-type (seismological-phase classification)
3.2 Improved event-location algorithms
3.3 Advanced signal processing methods for characterization of event properties (e.g. deduction of event depth from T-phase spectral contents)
Theme 4: Modelling for long-range hydroacoustic signal propagation
4.1 Three-dimensional acoustic propagation modelling.
4.2 Crust-water coupling near coastal seismometers
As always, CTBT-related contributions on additional relevant topics are also welcome.
| Language: | English |
| Application Deadline: | 03 Apr 2026 23:59 GMT |
| Funding Application Deadline: | 03 Apr 2026 23:59 GMT |
| Abstract Submission Deadline: | 03 Apr 2026 23:59 GMT |
Vienna International Centre, Vienna, Austria (the workshop can be transformed to online format in case of unforeseen contingency). Financial support may be available to a limited number of participants. Such assistance must be requested at the time of registration (by selecting the relevant box during online registration). Financial support will be considered only for those applicants who have registered and submitted an abstract that will be accepted no later than 3 April 2026. Participants are strongly encouraged to first seek travel and participation funds from non-CTBTO sources. In accordance with the Staff regulations and rules and Administrative Directives, the PTS will provide the following:Location:
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