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Thread: Proposed Channel Naming Convention addition

Started: 2007-10-30 20:55:50
Last activity: 2007-10-31 15:13:12
Topics: FDSN Working Group II

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Tim Ahern
Proposed Channel Naming Convention addition
2007-10-30 20:55:50
Dear WG II

I was contacted by a data supplier in Alaska that monitors lightening
strikes by measuring changes in electrical potential in the air as
measured
by an antenna. He would like to name it EQO

The E is standard
the Q is for Electrical Potential

They would like to add a code of O for omnidirectional for the
orientation as this sensor has no preferred direction.

Do I have your approval to add the O designation after the Q
Electrical Potential Instrumentation? I think this has no adverse
effects. I will wait to hear back from Bernard before making the change.

Cheers
Tim




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IRIS DMC
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Seattle, WA 98105

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  • Jim Lyons
    RE: Proposed Channel Naming Convention addition
    2007-10-31 15:13:12
    Hi Tim,

    Fine by me.

    Cheers,
    Jim
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    Dear WG II

    I was contacted by a data supplier in Alaska that monitors lightening strikes by measuring changes in electrical potential in the air as measured
    by an antenna. He would like to name it EQO

    The E is standard
    the Q is for Electrical Potential

    They would like to add a code of O for omnidirectional for the orientation as this sensor has no preferred direction.

    Do I have your approval to add the O designation after the Q Electrical Potential Instrumentation? I think this has no adverse
    effects. I will wait to hear back from Bernard before making the change.

    Cheers
    Tim




    Program Manager, IRIS Data Management System
    IRIS DMC
    1408 NE 45th Street #201
    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206)547-0393 x118
    (206) 547-1093 FAX



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