Instrumental Seismology
Geophysical Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrumental Seismology | JFZ630 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Şerif BARIŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Define the fundamental theory of seismometers
2) Explain how to calculate transfer functions of the system and how they can record waves and what is the conditions of transmission and wave equations
3) Tell what kind of telecommunication systems can be used and how to create a sysytem by using equipment and system
4) Discuss how to establish a seismic network in local, regional scale and what kind of software and hardware needed
5) Discuss different seismic netwroks and component for using local networks and earthquake monitorng
6) Tell malfunctions and fixing these malfunctions in seismometers, analog-digital cnevrtors, communication devcies, batteries, UPSs and modems
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Seismology
Course Contents
Type of seismometers, Broadband and Long-Period Seismometers and calibration procedures of them, Transfer Function of Seismometers, Analog-Digital convertors, types of Seismic Amplifiers and their specifications, Pole and Zeros, telecommunication systems and their specifications, Data Acquisition Systems, FM Transmitter and Receiver system and specifications, Types and specifications of Seismic networks and arrays, Spread-spectrum communication systems, Satellite and leased-line data acquisition systems, Seismic Data processing and data bank methods and specifications
Weekly Schedule
1) what is earthquake2) how earthquakes can be detected and recorded
3) what is th seismic signals and types of the seismic records
4) what is the seismic instruments
5) what type of seismic instrument 2
6) why we can use velocity, acceleration and displacement sensors
7) what type seismic sensors we can use
8) mid-term exam/presentation
9) type of standalone seismic sttaion, network and array
10) earthquake recording algorithms
11) earthquake detection and processing software
12) time detection systems and their importance
13) data processing and location
14) earthqıuake relocation and cataloging
15) final exam / Presentation
16) final exam / presenttaion
Recommended or Required Reading
1- ders notları
2- microearthquke networks
3- Instrumental seismology book
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required