FDSN

Citations

FDSN Networks and Data Centers appreciate proper acknowledgment when anyone makes use of the data from their organizations. The following link provides information as to how various networks and Data Centers like to receive credit in publications or presentations.

Network and Data Center Citation Information

To enter Citation information for your network or data center, please fill out the online form

Network Operator/ Data Center Citation Submission

Information regarding X & Y Instrument Codes in SEED Channel Names

The FDSN approved two new instrument codes for SEED on April 20, 2010.

FDSN Channel Instrument Code X

Derived or Generated Channel: Time series derived from observational data or
entirely generated by a computer algorithm, as would be the case with synthetic
seismograms.

See list of X instruments

FDSN Channel Instrument Code Y

Non-specific Instruments: The instrument code in SEED format covers most
commonly used instruments that generate time series. For instruments not
specifically covered by an existing instrument code the Y instrument code can be
used.

See list of Y instruments

X & Y Instrument Codes (pdf)

FDSN Forms

If you are an operator of an observing network and wish to distribute data in FDSN SEED format, you must use an approved FDSN Network Code. You can apply for such a network code by selecting a link below.

• Permanent FDSN Network Code Request


• Temporary FDSN Network Code Request
  

If you are an official FDSN member representative you can enter your contact information at the following location:

FDSN Member Information Form

FDSN History

Learn about the history of the FDSN.
FDSN historical references