Earthquake early warning for Shinkansen using ocean bottom seismometer

Last updated on 06 March 2020 12:23
Shinkansen (high-speed rail) in Japan is equipped with an earthquake early warning (EEW) system that slows down and stops trains before strong ground motion reaches affected rail tracks. The EEW system issues warnings based on earthquake information observed by seismometers. These seismometers have been installed on land along rail lines...
Author(s): Miyakoshi Hiroyuki;Suzuki Hiroto;Yamamoto Shunroku;Suzuki Wataru;Aoi Shin
2019
Japan
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