Tian, B.; Liu, W.; Mo, H.; Li, W.; Wang, Y.; Adhikari, B.R. Detecting the Unseen: Understanding the Mechanisms and Working Principles of Earthquake Sensors. Sensors2023, 23, 5335.
Tian, B.; Liu, W.; Mo, H.; Li, W.; Wang, Y.; Adhikari, B.R. Detecting the Unseen: Understanding the Mechanisms and Working Principles of Earthquake Sensors. Sensors 2023, 23, 5335.
Tian, B.; Liu, W.; Mo, H.; Li, W.; Wang, Y.; Adhikari, B.R. Detecting the Unseen: Understanding the Mechanisms and Working Principles of Earthquake Sensors. Sensors2023, 23, 5335.
Tian, B.; Liu, W.; Mo, H.; Li, W.; Wang, Y.; Adhikari, B.R. Detecting the Unseen: Understanding the Mechanisms and Working Principles of Earthquake Sensors. Sensors 2023, 23, 5335.
Abstract
The application of movement-detection sensors is crucial for understanding surface movement and tectonic activities. The development of modern sensors has been instrumental in earthquake monitoring, prediction, early warning, emergency commanding and communication, search and rescue, and life detection. There are numerous sensors currently being utilized in earthquake engineering and science. It is essential to review their mechanisms and working principles thoroughly. Hence, we have attempted to review the development and application of these sensors by classifying them based on the timeline of earthquakes, physical or chemical mechanisms of sensors, and location of sensor platforms. In this study, we analyzed all available sensor platforms that have been widely used in recent years, with satellites and UAVs being among the most used. The findings of our study will be useful for future earthquake response and relief efforts, as well as research aimed at reducing earthquake disaster risks.
Keywords
sensors; earthquake DRR; monitoring; early warning; search and rescue
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Health Policy and Services
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