Abstract
In the field geophysical instruments, various seismic sensors (an
accelerometer, a velocimeter) and auxiliary equipment in the form of
recorders (loggers) have been designed, which provide wireless
information transfer to the data collecting and processing center. On
the basis of these, instrumental earthquake observation systems have
been developed to ensure the integrated security of critical facilities.
These systems can be transformed to control global seismic monitoring of
the territories, dams, also facilities of critical importance such as
nuclear power plants, bridges, tunnels and technological pipelines for
chemical and oil-processing plants. The report presents the technical
characteristics of the above mentioned instruments and the possibilities
of their wide application in different countries. Additionally,
monitoring of seismicity of Armenian regions is implemented for the
earthquake research.