USC Seismology Software
The University of South Carolina's Seismology program offers a suite of specialized software tools designed for seismic data processing, analysis, and visualization. Key projects include Seisplotjs, a JavaScript library for browser-based seismic data display, TauP for calculating seismic travel times and ray paths, Standing Order for Data (SOD) for rule-based seismic data selection and processing, and libraries like SeedCodec and seisFile for handling seismic data compression and file formats. These tools are pivotal for geophysical research, particularly in seismology, addressing challenges in data retrieval, processing, and interpretation.
Key Features
- Seisplotjs: Enables interactive seismic data visualization directly in web browsers.
- TauP: Computes travel times and ray paths for various seismic phases and velocity models.
- SOD: Provides a framework for precise seismic event and data selection with customizable processing.
- SeedCodec & seisFile: Support compression, decompression, and reading/writing of seismic file formats like SAC and MSEED.
Target Users
These tools cater to researchers, students, and geophysical engineers involved in earthquake analysis, subsurface imaging, and seismic monitoring.
Use Cases
- Analyzing seismic wave propagation for earthquake studies.
- Visualizing real-time seismic data for educational or monitoring purposes.
- Processing large datasets for research in Earth's internal structure.
By offering open-source solutions, USC Seismology Software supports advancing geophysical understanding and fosters collaboration in the scientific community.
