NDLI: The Challenges of Using Wireless Mesh Networks for Earthquake Early Warning Systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Nachtigall, J. Zubow, A. Sombrutzki, R. Picozzi, M.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	The total cost of an Earthquake Early Warning System (EEWS) can be substantially decreased by using Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs), which are inexpensive computer networks whose nodes communicate wirelessly using a license-free spectrum in a self-organized manner. The Early Warning System triggers on the small-amplitude, but fast P-wave in order to shutdown critical infrastructures before the destructive, but slow S-waves arrive only a few seconds later. It demands low-latency communications of high robustness. We conducted shakeboard-based measurements using IEEE 802.11a/b. Innovatively, our tests show that already for the slight shaking related to P-waves representative for strong (Mw ≫ 6) and nearby (epicentral distance
Starting Page	155
Ending Page	162
File Size	868916
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9780769536675
DOI	10.1109/MESH.2009.35
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-06-18
Publisher Place	Greece
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Fading System testing Costs Measurements Wireless Mesh Networks Wireless communication Seismic measurements Wireless mesh networks Earthquakes Alarm systems Computer networks Robustness Earthquake Early Warning Systems
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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The Challenges of Using Wireless Mesh Networks for Earthquake Early Warning Systems