NEC to provide PhiVolcs with seismic intensity meters

NEC Corp. has been selected to provide the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PhiVolcs) with a wide-area disaster prevention system to detect volcanic and seismic activity by using seismic intensity meters and tide indicators, as well as offering disaster countermeasures. This project is supported by grant aid from the Japanese government’s program for Improvement of Equipment for Disaster Risk Management.

The system, scheduled to begin operating in February 2015, gathers sensor data from the strong-motion seismographs and tide indicators located throughout the Philippines at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology via satellite-based communication (VSAT). The system will enable the Institute to constantly monitor volcanic and seismic activity and to promptly convey the information to the relevant ministries and agencies in the event of an earthquake.