Quake-Catcher Network
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The Quake-Catcher Network is an initiative run by the University of Southern California that aims to use computer-based accelerometers to detect earthquakes.[1] It uses the BOINC volunteer computing platform (a form of distributed computing, similar to SETI@home).
It currently supports mobile devices (smartphones and some tablets/laptops) that have a built-in accelerometer.[2] It also supports three external USB devices currently - the codemercs.com JoyWarrior 24F8, the ONavi sensor, and the MotionNode Accel.[3]
In 2011, project scientist Elizabeth Cochran was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award from US President Barack Obama in large part due to her founding of the Quake-Catcher Network project.[4]
References
- ↑ "Main project page". University of Southern California. http://quakecatcher.net/.
- ↑ "Introduction to the Network". University of Southern California. http://quakecatcher.net/about-qcn/about-network.
- ↑ "Sensor Comparison". University of Southern California. http://quakecatcher.net/research/sensor-performance/.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Cochran accepts the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists". https://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/1176/20111014_2pa4252.
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