Media Release Güralp Systems Ltd, the leading global provider of seismic monitoring instrumentation and solutions, has further strengthened its distribution network with a new distributor within the EMEA region. Having worked successfully with IFIPCO for a number of years on a project by project basis, we are pleased to formerly recognise IFIPCO as our new exclusive distributor for Greece. IFIPCO was established in 1965 by John Fourniadis, a PhD meteorologist and former Air Force pilot. Over the years IFIPCO has been involved in supplying and commissioning a variety of high profile monitoring systems in the fields of seismology, meteorology, radioactivity, structural health and transportation. With a strong focus on after service support, the addition of IFIPCO to our pool of distributors reflects our commitment to working with distribution partners who can assist in bringing sophisticated Güralp seismic instrumentation to the global marketplace whilst providing first class customer service. “We are…

Fortimus Smart Digital Accelerometer Güralp, the leading global provider of force-feedback seismic monitoring instrumentation is launching Fortimus, a strong motion digital accelerometer, at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting this week in New Orleans, USA. Fortimus for earthquake early warning (EEW) and structural health monitoring The Fortimus combines the versatile Fortis sensor with the advanced data recording and software communication capability of the Minimus to deliver an advanced instrument that is compact, quick to install and simple to use. At just 165 mm in diameter and just 84 mm high (with feet), the Fortimus boasts a host of smart features including: A touch-screen 2.4 inch LCD for viewing waveforms, state of health, virtual instrument level and access to full instrument controls. An ultra-low-latency mode for EEW Industry standard triggering algorithms (STA/LTA) Common Alert Protocol (CAP) enabled for automated emergency warning 256 levels of variable gain to optimise performance for a…

Minimus seismic digitiser: Increased functionality and a new eight channel version Following the success of the Minimus launch in 2016, Güralp, the leading global provider of force-feedback seismic monitoring instrumentation, has extended its capabilities with a host of additional features and is launching an eight channel version for multi-instrument stations at the AGU 2017 Fall Meeting. Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) and Structural Health monitoring capabilities The Minimus met an enthusiastic response following its launch in 2016 and since then, significant energy has been invested in further developing the digitisers’ capabilities. New out of the box features include the incorporation of industry standard triggering algorithms for EEW (STA/LTA), multi-instrument voting to mitigate false positive alerts and the Minimus is now Common Alert Protocol (CAP) for automated emergency warning. These new features make the Minimus particularly attractive for EEW and structural health monitoring applications. New Minimus+ with eight primary digitisation channels For…

Software Release Güralp Systems are pleased to announce the release of version 4.6 of Scream!, the leading software application for Seismometer Configuration, REaltime Acquisition and Monitoring. The new version offers improved spectrograms and WaveView windows, integration with Google Maps/Google Earth and a host of other features. As with previous releases, this edition is freely available to the end user and is compatible with the full Güralp product range. You can read more about the 4.6 release here. Existing Scream! users have been notified by email of the new release; new customers should send an email to scream@guralp.com for instructions for accessing the free download, stating any institutional affiliation and the type(s) of equipment with which the software will be used.    

Media Release Güralp Liber Ocean Bottom Seismometers record migration calls of pygmy blue whales off the coast of Australia and pave way for environmentally responsible exploration. A fleet of Güralp Liber Ocean Bottom Seismometers (OBS) maintained by Geoscience Australia, funded through AuScope and managed by ANSIR - Research Facilities for Earth Sounding, have recorded the calls of pygmy blue whales as they migrate along the Western Australia coast. As well as demonstrating that the whales stay further from the coast than previously thought, the research has identified an opportunity to test seismic source modelling to ensure environmentally responsible exploration. The Australian Liber OBS that were deployed are housed in titanium and can remain on the seafloor continuously recording for up to 12 months. They can be commanded to return to the surface using an acoustic communication link. Each OBS incorporates a Güralp 6T-OBS 3-component broadband (0.0167 Hz–100 Hz) seismometer, with…

Media Release   Güralp Systems Ltd, the leading global provider of seismic monitoring instrumentation and solutions, has agreed a new distribution partnership with Pretoria-based company Global Technical Solutions for southern and central regions of Africa covering South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Malawi and Rwanda.   Global Technical Solutions has extensive knowledge in seismic stations used for Global Teleseismic networks; Micro-Seismic networks as needed for Nuclear siting projects; Reservoir Induced seismic networks; Mining and Civil construction projects.   The company’s services include: comprehensive site survey (pre-installation); station design, security and construction; equipment installation and maintenance; training and logistics.   "Global Technical Solutions is very excited to be part of the Guralp distribution family, we are looking forward to providing high-quality modern equipment and professional services to clients in southern and central African regions” said Jacques Pretorius, Director   Global Technical Solutions is the latest in a series of…