DocumentCode
781869
Title
Catch the wave [tsunami warning systems]
Author
Williamson, Mark
Volume
51
Issue
3
fYear
2005
fDate
3/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
30
Lastpage
34
Abstract
This article discusses tsunami early warning systems. Firstly, wave detection sensors and their connection to a satellite communication system are examined. This is followed by an outline of satellite radar remote detection of the spread of the tsunami waves. The progress being made towards the installation of various permanent warning systems is describes. Communication systems and public awareness initiatives are also considered.
Keywords
alarm systems; remote sensing by radar; satellite communication; tsunami; public awareness initiatives; satellite communication system; satellite radar remote detection; tsunami early warning systems; wave detection sensors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
IEE Review
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0953-5683
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ir:20050302
Filename
1423364
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