Open AccessGPS Derived Seismic Signals for Far Field Earthquake Epicenter Location Estimation
Author(s) -
Ahmad Zuri Sha’ameri,
Wan Anom Wan Aris,
Shahidatul Sadiah,
Tajul Ariffin Musa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of engineering technology and applied physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2682-8383
DOI - 10.33093/jetap.2021.3.1.2
Subject(s) - epicenter , global positioning system , geodesy , seismology , geology , seismometer , multilateration , precise point positioning , computer science , telecommunications , azimuth , gnss applications , physics , astronomy
A reliable epicenter estimation method is proposed for Global Positioning System (GPS) derived seismic signal for far-field regional earthquake. The main contribution is the use of time-frequency analysis to estimate the time of arrival (TOA) using multilateration technique. The data from the 2004 Sumatra Andaman earthquake captured from four GPS continuously operating reference stations (GPS CORS) were used in the analysis. To validate the accuracy of the proposed method, the estimated epicenter location was compared with the data released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The estimated location shows an error of about 0.0572 degrees in latitude and 0.2848 degrees in longitude. The proposed analysis method could complement existing seismometer measurements, improve in understanding of geo-seismic phenomena, and plan future infrastructure development.