To make the process simple and easy, we typically provide the equipment, installation, communications, maintenance, data processing, and reporting for an all-inclusive cost.
Permanent Stations
For long-term monitoring with a network of 10 stations, the all-inclusive cost is as low as $4000 per month.
- Recording equipment including sensors
- Solar panel, battery, and enclosure
- Installation
- Communications (cellular)
- Maintenance as required
- Data processing
- Real-time web interface for earthquake locations
- Automatic reporting (csv file download)
Portable Stations
For a 6 month deployment covering a 5×5 km area, the cost is $75000 ($3000 per square kilometer for larger areas).
- Recording equipment including sensors
- Installation
- De-installation
- Data processing
- Earthquake locations
- Tomography
Locations with high travel, communications, or shipping costs, extreme environments, and other factors may increase the cost.
The cost can also be lower depending on the individual circumstances.