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CREWS will establish, in the one of nation’s highest at-risk earthquake regions, a comprehensive earthquake early warning system capable of rapid detection of regional earthquakes and the transmission of warnings to Coachella Valley users to initiate actions that will protect people and property.

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Monday, 07 December 2009 14:20

 

What is an EEW system?

 

  • Detects start of an earthquake
  • Evaluates intensity and regional impacts
  • Distributes alert
  • Takes mitigating actions

 

 

What are essential characteristics of a useful EEW system?

 

  • Reliable: no false positives or negatives
  • Robust: provides coverage even when significant components fail
  • Dependable: is always operational and monitored end-to-end
  • Effective: uses the warning to initiate mitigations that reduce damage and avoid injuries

 

 
Last Updated on Monday, 07 December 2009 14:21
 

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