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Overview of NRIAG Activities

National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics. Overview of NRIAG Activities . By Prof. Salah Mohamed Mahmoud Head of National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics salahm@nriag.sci.eg. NRIAG. www.nriag.sci.eg. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic

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Overview of NRIAG Activities

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  1. National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Overview of NRIAG Activities By Prof. Salah Mohamed Mahmoud Head of National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics salahm@nriag.sci.eg NRIAG www.nriag.sci.eg Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  2. NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY & GEOPHYSICS (NRIAG), HELWAN Established: 1903 Scientific Activity: 1898 Adress: Northeast Helwan, Elmarsad Str.,Helwan, Cairo, Egypt. Location: Late :29° 51.5° N Long :31° 20.5° E Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  3. NRIAG President Mubarak and Mrs. Mubarak at NRIAG, 2006, Observing the total eclipse King Farouk at NRIAG, 1944 NRIAG between the History and the Future

  4. Board of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics President Scientific Departments, Laboratories Observatories and Stations Administrations National data center Astronomy Geophysics Dept ofGeodynamics Dept of Seismology and Earthquakes Dept of Solar and Space Researches Dept of Geomagnetism and Geoelectricity Dept of Astronomy Egyptian National Seismic Network lab Gravity Lab. GemagnetismLab. Galactic and Extra Galactic Lab. Recent Crustal Movements Lab. General Seismology Lab. Solar Research Lab. Space Research Lab. Geoelectricityand Geothermal Lab. Steller Lab. Laser Station for Observing Satellites (Helwan) Permanent GPS Network Accelerographs Network Station of Magnetic Properties of Rocks (Helwan) National Seismic Network Solar Observatory (Helwan) Geomagnetic Observatory (Missalat) Astronomical OBSERVATORY (Kottamia)

  5. NRIAG’s Activtiy • Research Activity; • Technology Developing; • Technical Studies; • Scientific Consultations; • Technical Training; • Post Graduate Studies. NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  6. NRIAG's Vision NRIAG NRIAG has to correspond to the country’s key production and services sectors through the research conducted in different areas of Astronomy and Geophysics, scientific consultation and training as well.

  7. NRIAG’s Mission NRIAG • NRIAG's Mission • NRIAG mission is to conduct basic and applied research within the major fields of Astronomy and Geophysics in order to develop production by consultation in the field of seismic retrofit of vital constructions and earthquakes hazard mitigation. • It is mainly to perform observations, theoretical and applied research studies in Astronomy, Space, Solar activity, Geomagnetism, Seismology, gravity and Geodesy. • NRIAG serves as a consultant to different national firms and institutions in their developing plans in the formwork of nation development. • NRIAG plays an important role in training scheme on both national and regional level in Astronomy and Geophysics. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  8. NRIAG’s Departments & Labs NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt Astronomy & Astrophysics Dep. Solar & Space Research Dep. Seismology Dep. Geomagnetism & Geoelectricity Dep. Geodynamics Dep. Egyptian National Data Center (ENDC)

  9. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  10. Stellar Astronomy Lab. NRIAG Fields of study: • Variable Stars. • Interstellar Matter. • Stellar Structure & Stellar atmosphere. • Celestial Mechanics. • Planetary satellites, comets and asteroids. • Stellar Dynamics & Cosmology. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  11. Galactic and Extragalactic Lab. NRIAG Fields of study: • Open Clusters. • Intergalactic Matter. • Galaxies Photometry. • Galaxies evolution and formation. • Night sky. • Radio Astronomy Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  12. Dome of 30 inch Reflector Telescope, Helwan Late : 29° 51.5 N Long: 31° 20.5 E ; Height =114 m Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  13. Kottamia Observatory Late: 29° 55' 48" N Long: 31° 49' 30" E ; Height =476 m Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  14. The 74 inch Reflecting Telescope Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  15. 2. Department of Solar & Space Research • Two Labs NRIAG • Solar Research Lab • Encompass the Coude Solar Reflector at Helwan. 2. Space Research Lab • Comprise the station of artificial Satellites Laser tracking (Helwan). Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  16. Solar Research Lab. NRIAG Fields of study: • Solar radiation and energy. • Solar activity. • Solar spectroscopy. • Solar terrestrial physics. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  17. Space Research Lab. NRIAG Fields of study: • Artificial satellites. • Moon and planets. • Radio Astronomy. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  18. The Coude Solar Refractor at Helwan Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  19. Camera AVO for Satellite Observation Satellite Laser Ranging Station Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  20. Department of Geomagnetic and Geoelectric NRIAG The department of geomagnetic and geoelectric consists of: a-Geomagnetic laboratory. b-Geoelectric and geothermic laboratory. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  21. 1st: Laboratory of Geomagnetism NRIAG • Geomagnetism is one of the oldest specialties of NRIAG. Since the establishment of the Institute in 1903 magnetic field recording has been continuously carried out at Helwan. Nowadays the activities of the laboratory of geomagnetism have been widely expanded and developed. The fields of researches at the laboratory are currently classified into 4 main branches: • - Magnetic and Magnetotelluric surveys • - Magnetic Observatory • - Rockmagnetism • Magnetic Archeoprospection Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  22. 2nd : Geoelectricand Geothermic Laboratory NRIAG A)- Some of the scientific activities of geoelectric and geothermic laboratory 1- Using the Geoelectrical methods to detect the main under-groundwater reservoirs and water-bearing formations in order to use them in the development of new communities and new building constructions and to detect the suitable areas for the borehole drilling and distribute them on the suitable areas for human using and agriculture purposes according to known topographic maps. 2- Undertaking of geoelectrical field surveys in many areas with economical and structural importance for example, Wadi Feiran and Wadi El-Arish in Sinai, new Beni-Suef city, hot springs in Baharyia Oasis, Hammam Faraoun, Ayun Musa in Sinai and west of Naser lake area, Aswan. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  23. 3- Geoelectrical and GPR surveys in some archaeological places with the aim of their protection from under-groundwater and prospection for the buried ones; for example in the Sphinx and pyramids plateau area, Giza, Tell-El-Balamoun and Tell- El- Roubaa in Dakahlia as research projects and scientific researches (Master and Doctor degrees). 4- Geoelectrical surveys in areas of strategically and nationality importance as Wadi Hof caves, Mokattom plateau and El-Bahr El-Aazam street in Giza under the purpose of their protection from damage and the under- groundwater effect.  5- Undertaking some geothermal measurements in boreholes for studying the earth interior and geothermal active areas and their relations with disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in addition to search for geothermal active areas and how to use them as a source of energy. 6-Contribution in some international projects for studying the temperature distributions in the north of Africa.  7- Doing applied research projects in the field of the laboratory activities. 8- Giving scient ific consultations in geoelectrical field to some Egyptian companies and agencies.  9- Preparing the specified scientific staff to fulfill their studies either in the country or abroad concentrating on the new research branches, which are necessary for the studies, which are done by the laboratory projects

  24. Seismology Dept. NRIAG 1. General Seismology Lab. 2. Egyptian National Seismic Network Lab. (ENSN) Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  25. Evolution of Seismic Networks NRIAG Seismic Network Stations:- Aswan, MersaMatruh and Abu Simbel Seismic network stations. Hurghada Local Seismic Network AccelrographsNetwork Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  26. American Seismograph System(1962) Seismometer (Benioff Type) Photographic Paper(1962-1988) Thermal Paper

  27. Japanese Seismograph System (1975) NRIAG Recording Drum Data Acquisition Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  28. 2. Egyptian National Seismic Network Lab. (ENSN) NRIAG 1- 63 permanent field seismic stations distributed over all the country. 2- Twenty five Accelrographs of IDS (TERRA). 3- Two mobile arrays have Twenty-four seismic stations. 4- Five seismological Sub-Centers connected via satellite with the main center Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks’ November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  29. Main center of the Egyptian National Seismological Network at Helwan Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks’ November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  30. In 1997, Egyptian National Seismological Network was installed (ENSN) Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  31. Research Directions at Seismology Dep. • Crustal Structure. • Seismotectonics. • Seismic Tomography. • Engineering Seismology. • Seismic Hazard. NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  32. Geodynamics Dep. Geodynamics Dep. Includes: A-Recent Crustal Movements Lab. B Gravimetry Lab C-Maps and Drawing Unit. • Carrying out studies and researches in the field of crustal deformation in the seismically active areas through Geodetic GPS Networks for detecting movements especially on the faults. • Surveying and determining adjusted coordinates for the seismic and Geophysical profiles. • Scientific services and consultations for the different organizations in Egypt Research Topics Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  33. 5-Monitoring continuous gravity observations for tidal studies,Helwan tidal station, and Aswan tidal station. 6- The geodynamic department at NRIAG has dedicate satellite gravity data by verification the satellite data to ground gravity observations and uses satellite gravity data to fill gap inadequatecoverage NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  34. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  35. Gravimetry Research Topics 1- Determination the absolute gravity value at different locations for different aspects by using the relative gravimeters. 2- Determination the gravity anomaly maps at different regions with interested tectonic setting, northwestern part of Lake Nasser 3-Determination the temporal gravity variation at different geodetic networks at seismo-active areas and its implementation in environment and tectonic changes, Aswan geodetic network, great Cairo geodetic network, and Sinai geodetic network. 4- Determination the gravimetric geoid at different regions, around Lake Nasser. Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  36. 5-Monitoring continuous gravity observations for tidal studies,Helwan tidal station, and Aswan tidal station. 6- The geodynamic department at NRIAG has dedicate satellite gravity data by verification the satellite data to ground gravity observations and uses satellite gravity data to fill gap inadequatecoverage NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  37. NRIAG Establishment and operation of the Egyptian National Data CenterENDC Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  38. NDC Establishment National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Egyptian National Data Center In 1999 Egyptian National Data Center was established by a decision from the Egyptian government as a center of excellence and hosted by National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics NRIAG Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  39. Mission National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Egyptian National Data Center Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt • To be the point of contact with the CTBTO • operation and management of the IMS stations in Egypt (PS16 and AS29) • Analysis of the IDC products and waveform • Merging IDC data with local data • Conducting research in relevant fields

  40. NDC and IDC products National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics Egyptian National Data Center Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt • Daily routine analysis of seismic events and source verification • Comparing IDC location with ENSN location • Merging local and IMS data for intensive research

  41. Thank you for your attention Managing Waveform Data and Related Metadata for Seismic Networks November 8-17, 2009 Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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