Computational Earthquake Physics: Simulations, Analysis and Infrastructure, Part II

Yin, Xiang-chu; Mora, Peter; Donnellan, Andrea; Matsu'ura, Mitsuhiro

Exciting developments in earthquake science have benefited from new observations, improved computational technologies, and improved modeling capabilities. Designing realistic supercomputer simulation models for the complete earthquake generation process is a grand scientific challenge due to the complexity of phenomena and range of scales involved from microscopic to global.

The present volume - Part II - incorporates computational environment and algorithms, data assimilation and understanding, model applications and iSERVO. Topics covered range from iSERVO and QuakeSim: implementing the international solid earth research virtual observatory by integrating computational grid and geographical information web services; LURR (Load-Unload Response Ratio) described in six papers involving this promising earthquake forecasting model; pattern informatics and phase dynamics and their applications, which was also a highlight in the Workshop; computational algorithms, including continuum damage models and visualization and analysis of geophysical datasets; evolution of mantle material; the state vector approach; and assimilation of data such as geodetic data, GPS data, and seismicity and laboratory experimental data.

Details

Published by: Birkhäuser

Publication Date: 2007-02-16

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783764381301

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7643-8131-8

Dimensions: 240.0cm x170.0cm

Pages: 432.0