Data is event detected at each node and automatically transmitted to LDEO via Internet. 24 bit Reftek. NCB station recorded continuously at 40 sps on disk, with data available via telco using Reftek 114A. Recorded data also recovered by recovery of recording disk on 1-2 mon schedule. Five of the SM instruments are remotely accessible via telephone. Routine signal processing is done manually, using UNIX command scripts, and it takes approximately 15 minutes.
Event is put into finger quake list.
For earthquakes occurring in Canada or in upstate New York, Geological Survey of Canada, Ottawa frequently request the waveform data with pick files. Located events are put into finger quake, it is updated whenever event is located. It is updated about two to three times a month. Annual open house is usually announced throughout schools in neibouring counties and metropolitan New York City. Usually large number of students visit with their teachers for various exbitions in Earth Science and Environment.