Ground-based networks allow for an increased understanding of natural physical processes that can reduce their uncertainty at local and regional scale as well as extend the observational record to support the development of longer-term datasets. Additionally, real-time monitoring can inform decisions and rapid response. Monitoring networks serve an important role within the research community, providing a backbone of data to support modelling, satellite data product validation, and short-term measurement campaigns. Ongoing collaboration, communication, and promotion of monitoring network developments and data products is necessary to fully leverage benefits from such networks.
This session is based on the advancements and applications of the ground-based monitoring networks and sensors in the several frameworks of the Earth Science, among which:
- Seismology and Solid Earth Geophysics;
- Volcanology;
- Hydrology and Hydrogeology;
- Geomorphology;
- Meteorology and Climatology;
- Oceanography and Coastal Dynamics;
- Glaciology and Cryosphere;
- Space physics.
This session also aims at exploring how ground-based monitoring networks can be utilised to: promote cross-network and -discipline engagement, develop and test new technologies and sensors, expand quality assurance methods and techniques, support modelling and satellite data products.
Contributions related to multi-platform network and sensor integration are welcome. ECS members are also encouraged to participate.