• 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