Online,
VIC
17 Oct 2022 - 21 Oct 2022
The PTS is actively pursuing initiatives to improve the performance of the IDC waveform automatic processing pipeline. Some active research and development areas are :
Further development of an integrated waveform quality control module and its application in all stages of the automatic processing pipeline
Evaluating new methods that can improve the pipeline performance in processing aftershock sequences and recurring events.
Evaluating and integrating new detectors and associators into the IDC processing pipeline.
Tuning components of IDC pipeline processing in order to optimize their performance.
Advances in event screening.
Evaluating global seismic and/or hydro-acoustic three-dimensional travel time models and optimizing location capabilities.
The objective of this technical expert meeting is twofold:
Part of the meeting will be dedicated to exploring advances to waveform processing that may improve the IDC waveform pipeline processing, including tools and methodologies for testing and validation ;
Part of the meeting will be dedicated to discussing waveform Special Studies and Expert Technical Analysis – procedures, methods, use of data and content of UEB and SRMR.
Meeting participants are welcome to contribute to the technical meeting by making a brief presentation related to one of the topics above.
Online,
VIC
17 Oct 2022 - 21 Oct 2022
Special Studies provide in-depth, technical reviews by expert analysis of data from the International Monitoring System (IMS) to improve the estimated values for the standard signal and event parameters resulting in an Updated Radionuclide Report (URR).
The purpose of the Expert Technical Analysis (ETA) of IMS data and other relevant data provided by the requesting State Party is to assist the State Party concerned to identify the source of specific events. The output is the State Requested Methods Report (SRMR).
URR and SRMR need to be seen in the context of the standard products they are building on, specifically the Standard Screened Radionuclide Event Bulletin (SSREB). Beyond its current implementation it may contain among others the use of atmospheric transport modelling results to combine field of regard information from all radionuclide samples sharing a possible common source region related to a single event. If available, information derived from isotopic ratios is included and may be used to confine the field of regard. The National Screened Radionuclide Event Bulletin (NSREB) was introduced and needs to be developed.
The objectives of this technical expert meeting are:
Review methods that may be suited for Special Studies and ETA;
Discuss the possible content of the SSREB, NSREB, URR and SRMR;
Explore the potential use of various non-IMS data for SRMR;
Advance common understanding of procedures and methods to be developed for the SSREB, URR, SRMR and NDC responsibilities.
Meeting participants are welcome to contribute to the technical meeting by making a brief presentation related to one of the Agenda topics.
Vienna,
VIC
24 Oct 2022 - 28 Oct 2022
Objectives:
To strengthen the capacity of the States Signatories’ participation in the verification regime and to enhance their use of PTS data and products for civil and scientific applications using SeisComP.
Participants Profile:
Participants Profile
- The training is only open to CTBT States Signatories, in particular those participating in the Capacity Building Program;
- Technical staff/authorized users involved or to be involved in the use of IMS data and IDC products;
- NDC staff are the main target group;
- Experience in waveform data analysis; and
- Experience with UNIX/Linux operating system and SQL would also be beneficial.
via videoconferencing,
VIC
14 Nov 2022 - 25 Nov 2022
Objectives:
- Understanding the role of National Data Centres (NDC) in the verification regime;
- Building and improving the NDC capabilities; and
- Strengthening the analytical skills of NDCs technical staff on access and analysis of IMS radionuclide data.
Participants Profile:
Participants Profile:
- NDC technical staff/ authorized users (preferably Principal User or Regular User);
Participation in one of the previous Radionuclide Training Course on NDC Capacity Building is a requirement;
- Experience in radionuclide data analysis and/or similar experience related to nuclear test ban verification; and
- Passing the e-Learning course is a prerequisite and is considered in selection of participants.
Note: E-Learning Training Course on NDC Capacity Building: Access and Application of IMS Data and IDC Products accessible via the CTBTO Knowledge and Training portal (https://ktp.ctbto.org). To register, please visit the e-Learning webpage (https://www.ctbto.org/ndc-e-course) and follow the instructions.
Vienna,
Austria
28 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022
Objectives:
The workshop will:
- Facilitate interaction between Station Operators and the PTS.
- Highlight major achievements in the Operation and Maintenance of IMS stations while focusing on the necessary steps to be taken to ensure their long-term sustainment.
- Focus on the way forward to enhance IMS station data availability, quality and its authentication.
- Update Station Operators on tools available for monitoring and assessing IMS network performance.
- Experience and challenges of network Operation and Maintenance under unforeseen circumstances.
Participants Profile:
Participants Profile:
Station Operators, local operators, NDC staff, contractors and equipment suppliers involved in the operation and maintenance of the IMS.
Vienna,
VIC
28 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022
Objectives:
To strengthen the capacity of the States Signatories’ participation in the verification regime and to enhance their use of PTS data and products for civil and scientific applications using SeisComP.
Participants Profile:
Participants Profile
- The training is only open to CTBT States Signatories, in particular those participating in the Capacity Building Program;
- Technical staff/authorized users involved or to be involved in the use of IMS data and IDC products;
- NDC staff are the main target group;
- Experience in waveform data analysis; and
- Experience with UNIX/Linux operating system and SQL would also be beneficial.
