The Environmental Data Acquisition System(EDAS) developed at the Royal Observatory of Belgium.

Accession number;01A0565389
Title;The Environmental Data Acquisition System(EDAS) developed at the Royal Observatory of Belgium.
Author; VAN RUYMBEKE M (Royal Observatory Of Belgium, Bruxelles, Bel) BEAUDUCEL F (Inst. Physique Du Globe, Paris, Fra) SOMERHAUSEN A (Royal Observatory Of Belgium, Bruxelles, Bel)
Journal Title;Journal of the Geodetic Society of Japan
Journal Code:G0199A
ISSN:0038-0830
VOL.47;NO.1;PAGE.40-46(2001)
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Pub. Country;Japan
Language;English
Abstract;Multi-parameters approach is required for the monitoring of complex interactions induced by tectonic activities(volcanic, geothermal and seismic areas, land-slide zones...). The diversity of sensors becomes so broad that use of existing technology provides a difficult barrier for scientists not familiar with metrology. To address this problem, the Royal Observatory of Belgium develops the Environmental Data Acquisition System EDAS. The core base of this standardised system are the different monitoring devices. They produce data files which follow a standard sequence containing date, time and the recorded values in ASCII columns. Different type of electronic for instruments with resistive and capacitive transducers were designed. They operate using standard supplies. Their output signals are compatible with the data acquisition system. In complement of the EDAS system, a set of applications has been written for the data analysis, known as EDAT, like HiCum software which is tool useful to analyse signatures on special periodicity from graphics obtained with stacking method. The EDAS concept complete tidal probes by improvement of access to various signals susceptible to influence tidal records. (author abst.)