This paper has proposed a practical method for determining the spatial distribution pattern of earthquakes by means of digital image processing and has given some calculation results. This method can overcome the arti...This paper has proposed a practical method for determining the spatial distribution pattern of earthquakes by means of digital image processing and has given some calculation results. This method can overcome the artificial arbitrariness which is usually inevitable in determining the spatial distribution of earthquakes. Meanwhile, the form of seismic gaps and the method for identifying seismic gaps have also been discussed. It should be pointed out that the method proposed in this paper is a new idea in this respect. However, this method is still unable to determine the seismic gap uniquely. In order to identify the real seismic gap, comprehensive analysis of the variation of other relevant parameters (e. g., the b-value, etc. ) should also be made. The results are as follows; Thephenomenon that an area of high seismic activity is surrounded by low seismicity areas, i. e., the seismic clustering pattern is the general form of spatial distribution of earthquakes; whereas a low seismicity area surrounded by high seismicity areas, i. e., the seismic gap pattern, is only an important form of spatial distribution of earthquakes. Earthquakes often occur in a certain seismic clustering area or on its margin.展开更多
Besides the same performance as the earthquake observation system possess used on the fixed earthquake station, such as wide dynamic range, high resolution, following special features are necessary for the earthquake ...Besides the same performance as the earthquake observation system possess used on the fixed earthquake station, such as wide dynamic range, high resolution, following special features are necessary for the earthquake data acquisition system (EDAS) applied for mobile observing in order to suit for running in the field: a) Reliability. The EDAS must work stably long time without being cared. b) Adaptability to the field environments. Earthquake observing in the field often encounters awful environments, such as dampness, dust, and abnormal climate, so how to make the instrument run well in the field circumstance must be considered. c) Ability of anti-vibration. The instrument for outdoor application must keep free from being destroyed during being transported long distance to the destination. d) Storage capacity. Because seismological data is large, how to store and collect the large amount data conveniently from the field is always a difficult point in the mobile observing system design. e) Automation. Timing and positioning automatically is necessary in the field. f) Power consumption. To reduce the power con-sumption as low as possible is very important to the mobile instrument which are powered with battery. g) Ability of testing itself. Testing itself automatically make it convenient in the fieldwork. h) Portability. The instrument must be portable and simply operated.展开更多
文摘This paper has proposed a practical method for determining the spatial distribution pattern of earthquakes by means of digital image processing and has given some calculation results. This method can overcome the artificial arbitrariness which is usually inevitable in determining the spatial distribution of earthquakes. Meanwhile, the form of seismic gaps and the method for identifying seismic gaps have also been discussed. It should be pointed out that the method proposed in this paper is a new idea in this respect. However, this method is still unable to determine the seismic gap uniquely. In order to identify the real seismic gap, comprehensive analysis of the variation of other relevant parameters (e. g., the b-value, etc. ) should also be made. The results are as follows; Thephenomenon that an area of high seismic activity is surrounded by low seismicity areas, i. e., the seismic clustering pattern is the general form of spatial distribution of earthquakes; whereas a low seismicity area surrounded by high seismicity areas, i. e., the seismic gap pattern, is only an important form of spatial distribution of earthquakes. Earthquakes often occur in a certain seismic clustering area or on its margin.
基金国家自然科学基金，Institute of Geophysics fund，China Seismological Bureau Fund
文摘Besides the same performance as the earthquake observation system possess used on the fixed earthquake station, such as wide dynamic range, high resolution, following special features are necessary for the earthquake data acquisition system (EDAS) applied for mobile observing in order to suit for running in the field: a) Reliability. The EDAS must work stably long time without being cared. b) Adaptability to the field environments. Earthquake observing in the field often encounters awful environments, such as dampness, dust, and abnormal climate, so how to make the instrument run well in the field circumstance must be considered. c) Ability of anti-vibration. The instrument for outdoor application must keep free from being destroyed during being transported long distance to the destination. d) Storage capacity. Because seismological data is large, how to store and collect the large amount data conveniently from the field is always a difficult point in the mobile observing system design. e) Automation. Timing and positioning automatically is necessary in the field. f) Power consumption. To reduce the power con-sumption as low as possible is very important to the mobile instrument which are powered with battery. g) Ability of testing itself. Testing itself automatically make it convenient in the fieldwork. h) Portability. The instrument must be portable and simply operated.
