Seismic Network Operations
IU TSUM
Tsumeb, Namibia
IU TSUM commences operations on: 1994,231
| Host: | Ministry of Mines and Energy |
|---|---|
| Latitude: | -19.202 |
| Longitude: | 17.584 |
| Elevation: | 1260 |
| Datalogger: | Q330 |
| Broadband: | STS-1H/VBB |
| Accelerometer: | FBA_ES-T_EpiSensor_Accelerometer |
| Telemetry Status at the NEIC: |
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Vault Condition: The vault is located above ground, constructed of concrete. The concrete pier is semi-isolated. Background noise, some caused by winds interacting with local towers, may be high occasionally.
Site Geology: Limestone
Location Code | Channel Code | Instrument | Flags | Sample Rate | Dip | Azimuth | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | VHZ | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 0.10 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | VH2 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | VH1 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | LHZ | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | LH2 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | LH1 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | BHZ | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 20.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | BH2 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 20.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 00 | BH1 | STS-1H/VBB | CG | 20.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | VHZ | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 0.10 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | VH2 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | VH1 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | LHZ | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | LH2 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | LH1 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | HHZ | STS-2 High-gain | TG | 100.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | HH2 | STS-2 High-gain | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | HH1 | STS-2 High-gain | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | BHZ | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 40.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | BH2 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 40.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 | BH1 | STS-2 High-gain | CG | 40.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | LNZ | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | LN2 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | LN1 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | HNZ | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | HN2 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 | HN1 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 | LDO | IU Paroscientific Microbarograph | CW | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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As part of the annual calibration process, the USGS runs a sequence that includes a random, a step, and several sine wave calibrations. The USGS analyzes the random binary calibration signal in order to estimate the instrument response. The figures below show the results from the analysis of the most recent processed calibration at the station.
We use an iterative three-step method to estimate instrument response parameters (poles, zeros, sensitivity and gain) and their associated errors using random calibration signals. First, we solve a coarse non-linear inverse problem using a least squares grid search to yield a first approximation to the solution. This approach reduces the likelihood of poorly estimated parameters (a local-minimum solution) caused by noise in the calibration records and enhances algorithm convergence. Second, we iteratively solve a non-linear parameter estimation problem to obtain the least squares best-fit Laplace pole/zero/gain model. Third, by applying the central limit theorem we estimate the errors in this pole/zero model by solving the inverse problem at each frequency in a 2/3rds-octave band centered at each best-fit pole/zero frequency. This procedure yields error estimates of the 99% confidence interval.
| Loc | Chan | Cal Date | Epoch-Span | Grade | Amp Nominal Error (dB) | Amp Best Fit Error (dB) | Phase Nominal Error (degree) | Phase Best Fit Error (degree) | Sensor | Cal Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | BHZ | 2011:220 | 2010:203 to No Ending Ti | A | 0.012538 | 0.009122 | 0.091579 | 0.11005 | STS1HVBB | Random |
| 00 | BH2 | 2011:220 | 2009:343 to No Ending Ti | A | 0.017254 | 0.0093735 | 0.0991 | 0.11505 | STS1HVBB | Random |
| 00 | BH1 | 2011:220 | 2009:343 to No Ending Ti | A | 0.022887 | 0.0093638 | 0.11959 | 0.14338 | STS1HVBB | Random |
| 10 | BHZ | 2011:221 | 2008:260 to No Ending Ti | A | 0.01457 | 0.014202 | 0.10187 | 0.094578 | STS-2-HG | Random |
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16-Sep-2008Upgraded to Q330 digitizer.
