Introduction

SEIS-UK's high frequency system is based around 15 SAQS data recording units as supplied by ISS International ltd. Up to six geophone or accelerometer channels can be recorded continuously or in triggered mode. SEIS-UK maintains a suite of 4.5Hz and 30HZ geophones, and also piezoelectric accelerometers, for use with these instruments.

Alternatively, six Reftek 130-01 broadband data loggers are also available. The 130-01 is compact, light weight andlow power. These are capable of storing analog input from a variety of external sensors, including seismometers, accelerometers, tiltmeters and other geophysical sensors. SEIS-UK maintains GS-11D 4.5Hz geophones for use with the RefTek.

To date, these instruments have been involved in projects to investigate icequakes in Antarctica, as well as progressive hydrofractures in Wyoming. Once configured the SAQS are reasonably simple to use and can be deployed with minimal user interaction using the integral LCD screen. However, the SAQS are potentially configurable in very large number of ways, which can lead to a complex, and potentially time consuming, pre-deployment set up.

Below are datalogger and sensor specifications, shipping information and some useful downloadable material. Much of the information presented in this page is from ISS International ltd.