The ESC will be meeting this autumn in Corfu, Greece (September 22-27, 2024)
The WG “Preservation, valorisation and analysis of seismological legacy data” continues the ESC long lasting commitment on the recovery, preservation and use of old seismograms and related numerical data for present research. The ESC 39th general assembly is the right place to share and discuss our initiatives and the present status of research on this topic in Europe and around the World.
Thus, we would like to invite you to consider submitting an abstract to the
Session 23: New Swing for old Waves (https://www.erasmus.gr/UsersFiles/microsite1277/Documents/Sessions/SESSION23.pdf)
The general abstract submission deadline is 12 April 2024
Raphael De Plaen (Royal Observatory of Belgium)
Ryan Gallacher (International Seismological Centre)
Silvia Scolaro (Università degli Studi di Messina)
Josep Batlló (Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya)
Session Description:
Most of instrumental seismology data has been recorded on various analog supports, such as paper seismograms, magnetic tapes, and film. These waveforms still contain valuable information on natural and anthropogenic sources, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storm surges, and nuclear explosions. However, these analog records are often difficult to discover and access, and they are at risk of being forever lost due to degradation and obsolescence. In recent years, there has been a growing effort to preserve and digitize analog seismic records, leading to continuing progress in how such records can be used. These efforts are compounded by a communitywide push to follow FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) with all seismic data, old and new. This session will provide an overview of the current state of the art in the preservation, dissemination, and valorization of legacy seismic data (seismograms and bulletins as well). It will also highlight emerging challenges and opportunities in this field. We invite submissions on a variety of topics related to the use and preservation of legacy seismic data, including:
- New research using old seismic data,
- Methods and lessons learned in preservation and digitization of paper seismograms,
- Solutions for mass digitization, recognition, and conversion of analog data to digital numerical arrays and,
- Challenges and case studies in preservation and use.