[Special article] Introducing popular products related to earthquake research and geological research

2023/ 10/ 19 TEGARA Co., Ltd. Features

Earthquake research and geological research that support life in modern society

The year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake.This disaster caused great damage, especially in Tokyo, and led to changes in urban planning and disaster prevention measures.This event also shows that earthquake research and countermeasures are essential topics in Japan, which is a country prone to earthquakes.

In addition, geological research related to earthquake research allows us to gain knowledge about the earth's resources and energy by studying the structure and changes of the earth.Geological research, which can provide solutions to problems related to global warming and how to use the earth's energy resources, is closely related to the current global challenge of achieving carbon neutrality.

Products related to earthquake and geological research that are popular on Unipos

Earthquake research and geological research are extremely important for the maintenance and development of modern society.
Unipos also handles many products related to earthquake and geological research.We have collected some of the most representative ones, so please take a look.

SmartSolo | World's first smart earthquake sensor

A smart earthquake sensor based on the DT-SOLO, a highly reliable small geophone (highly sensitive geophone, seismometer) that operates autonomously even in difficult environments.

SmartSolo takes full advantage of the mature high reliability and low power consumption technologies of the mobile Internet era, and is equipped with the ability to record highly accurate seismic data while keeping its functions and structure as simple as possible. Masu.

Main uses
– Earthquake motion observation/measurement/real-time detection
– Earthquake prediction research/earthquake precursor phenomenon detection
– Detection of ground liquefaction
– Seismic diagnosis/monitoring of buildings
– Infrastructure seismic monitoring/emergency inspection

Case: China Earthquake Bureau Geophysical Research Institute
In a fault zone study in Sichuan Province, China, SmartSolo Scientific's short-period seismic data acquisition system was used to study microseismicity, fault morphology, and deep structure of the fault zone.
Case: U.S. Geological Survey
SmartSolo Scientific's seismic data acquisition system was used to monitor the aftershocks of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Southern California, USA.
Case study: Terrex Seismic

Australia's Terrex Seismic efficiently completed four oil and gas energy exploration projects using the SmartSolo Scientific Seismic data acquisition system.

Terrex Seismic: 3D Seismic Data Acquisition using SmartSolo

 

REFLEXW | GPR processing interpretation software

This software allows you to obtain GPR cross sections for 2D/3D interpretation by processing reflected signals from ground penetrating radar (GPR).It is used in fields such as civil engineering, geology, archaeology, glaciology, and seismology.

Main uses
– Visualization and mapping of underground structures
– Groundwater exploration and monitoring
– Identification of geological layers and measurement of thickness
– Exploration of man-made structures (e.g. pipelines)
– Non-destructive exploration of ruins and graveyards

 

The Geochemist's Workbench | Geochemical modeling software

Since its release in 1991, this geochemical modeling software has been used by more than 66 researchers in 3350 countries in a wide range of fields such as environmental chemistry, hydrogeology, geomicrobiology, nuclear power, and geothermal energy.

With a clear user interface, fully integrated schematics, highly optimized algorithms, and superior software architecture, it handles a wide range of small to large-scale geochemical research challenges.

Main uses
– Forecasting the abundance of mineral resources in resource development
– Simulation of pollutant movement for environmental impact assessment
– Assessing the impact of climate change on soil processes
– Elucidation of biogeochemical processes using reaction-transport models
– Quantitative analysis of earth science processes through numerical simulation

 

Source Clays / Special Clays | Standard Clay Mineral Samples

Clay mineral standard samples provided by The Clay Minerals Society.
conditions to obtain certain experimental results in the fields of mineralogy, crystallography, geology, geochemistry, sedimentology, soil science, agriculture, physical chemistry, colloid chemistry, ceramics, petroleum engineering, foundry engineering, soil mechanics, etc. are organized.
There are two types of clay samples: Source Clays, which have been adjusted to allow data to be compared over many years, and Special Clays, which are rare clay samples.Each has a lineup of clays from various types and origins. Masu.

 

GMS (Groundwater Modeling System) | Groundwater modeling software

"GMS" is a groundwater data modeling solution that enables 3D visualization of groundwater flow and material transport, as well as underground simulation.

You can use common GIS objects such as points, arcs, and polygons to build conceptual models of high-level groundwater data.Another feature is that you can import raster images, topographic maps/elevation data, vector files, etc.

Case study: Sacramento area groundwater model

The City of Roseville, California, is evaluating the feasibility of an aquifer storage recovery (ASR) program and developing a reliable and cost-effective water supply strategy to address groundwater resource concerns in the Northern California region. did.
Aquaveo used GMS to develop the MODFLOW groundwater model and used Arc Hydro Groundwater and geoprocessing tools for data organization and visualization in ArcGIS.Additionally, we developed a two-dimensional overland flow model (GSSHA) and successfully completed the project.

 

SMS (Surface-water Modeling System) | Surface water modeling software for coasts and rivers

"SMS" is a surface water data modeling solution.

Build high-level conceptual models of surface water data using common GIS objects such as points, arcs, and polygons.Another feature is that you can import topographic maps, aerial photographs, elevation/water depth data, GIS data, etc.

Government agencies, engineers and planners all over the world use SMS to model floods, storms, wave forecasts, coastal circulation and more.

Case Study: Compton Creek and Dominguez Channel Flood Mitigation Study

An investigation by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District has determined that some levees in Compton Creek and the Dominguez Channel cannot be certified due to hydraulic deficiencies.Rather than expanding the waterway's hydraulic capacity, the county engaged a consulting team led by Wildan Engineering to explore flood mitigation projects across the basin.
Aquaveo was responsible for the hydrological and hydraulic analysis, building a hydrological model for each basin and determining the current 1% annual flow rate.Rainwater was channeled throughout the watershed using channel and stormwater drainage channel information obtained from the county's as-built drawings, contributing to the reduction of peak flows in the channel.

Summary

In Japan, earthquake and geological research play an essential role in the safety and sustainability of modern society.
At Unipos, we support the success of our customers' businesses and research by procuring hardware and software from around the world in line with trends in earthquake and geological research.We will be happy to investigate products that are not listed on the Unipos website, so please feel free to contact us.

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