This work offers a unique coverage of modern seismic instrumentation. It provides not only detailed information on the basic understanding of seismic instruments but it also includes an overview of current equipment on the market.

Furthermore, the following topics are included:
- installing seismic stations, networks, and arrays
- working with portable instruments
- calibrating instruments
- dealing with response information
- and teaching about seismic instruments.

This book is primarily intended for seismologists and technicians working with...

This work provides an up-to-date overview of modern instruments used in earthquake seismology as well as a description of theoretical and practical aspects of seismic instrumentation.The main topics are:

Choosing and installing equipment for seismic stations
Designing and setting up seismic networks and arrays
Maintaining and calibrating seismic instruments

It also provides detailed descriptions of the following:

Seismic sensors
Digitizers
Seismic recorders
Communication systems
Software used for seismic station and networks

In this...