Quake-Catcher Network Seismic Monitoring (QCN)

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The Quake Catcher Network (QCN) is a research project that uses Internet-connected computers to do research, education, and outreach in seismology, a collaborative initiative for developing the world's largest, low-cost strong-motion seismic network by utilizing sensors in and attached to internet-connected computers.



Participating team members as of 10.27.10 ...

1) zombie67 - 155,193
2) DrBob - 146,420
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 59,332
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 38,342
5) James Rose - 31,081
6) BlkJack-21 - 28,172
7) Mumps - 25,550
8) RayC - 25,305
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 19,150
10) Grundler - 14,293
11) scs2016 - 13,001
12) Brett Elliff - 12,008
13) benderr2001 - 6,782
14) nophtosh - 6,400
15) Fogle [SETI.USA] - 3,115
16) Scott - 1,236
17) ZZGashi - 813
18) Maxwell [SETI.USA] - 633
19) YenMaster - 577
20) silkythreads - 122

Participating team members as of 11.21.10 ...

1) zombie67 - 160,666
2) DrBob - 153,121
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 61,529
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 39,589
5) James Rose - 32,330
6) BlkJack-21 - 29,379
7) Mumps - 26,347
8) RayC - 25,670
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 20,389
10) scs2016 - 15,216
11) Grundler - 14,293
12) Brett Elliff - 12,273
13) benderr2001 - 6,782
14) nophtosh - 6,531
15) Fogle [SETI.USA] - 4,022
16) Maxwell [SETI.USA] - 2,639
17) Scott - 1,305
18) ZZGashi - 813
19) YenMaster - 577
20) silkythreads - 196

12-22-2010
Still the same 20 members participating in the project...

1) zombie67 - 167,381
2) DrBob [Admin] - 162,038
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 66,730
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 41,677
5) James Rose - 33,584
6) BlkJack-21 [Founder] - 30,773
7) Mumps - 27,937
8) RayC - 26,395
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 21,767
10) scs2016 - 17,898
11) Grundler - 14,293
12) Brett Elliff - 12,978
13) benderr2001 - 6,782
14) nophtosh - 6,531
15) Maxwell [SETI.USA] - 6,436
16) Fogle [SETI.USA] - 5,385
17) Scott - 1,354
18) ZZGashi - 813
19) YenMaster - 577
20) silkythreads - 198

If this project ever figures out how to access the sensors in my Sony Vaio or Dell inspiron then I will jump on this project.

How are points accreted? is it worth the $50 for the dingle?

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Originally Posted by Dandasarge

How are points accreted? is it worth the $50 for the dingle?

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1 WU/machine/day=50 Cobbles/day=18250 Cobbles/year...
Worth $50 for a sensor, dunno, you will have to decide.
I'm guessing if one is interested in the project and it's science $50 isn't too much, might be a little steep if one is only interested in the credit though...

I think when my washing machine is going, it will set off the sensor.:)

I don't live in a seismic area, there would never be any good data come from my house. More likely hurricane winds blowing my house.

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Originally Posted by Dandasarge

How are points accreted? is it worth the $50 for the dingle?

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And is it tax deductible?

Actually, if you qualify as an educational institution (like Maxwell, maybe) you can get a sensor for free.

And I live in the Midwest, so even less earthquake prone. But even we recorded the effects of the recent earthquake up in Quebec. Having the sensors spread out helps confirm the actual strength and depth of the earthquake. So no matter where you're located, it can help with the science if you run the WU's.

Just need to get lucky like I did and fall into a few old IBM Thinkpad laptops that are actually supported without the sensor. :)

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Originally Posted by Mumps

Actually, if you qualify as an educational institution (like Maxwell, maybe) you can get a sensor for free.

And I live in the Midwest, so even less earthquake prone. But even we recorded the effects of the recent earthquake up in Quebec. Having the sensors spread out helps confirm the actual strength and depth of the earthquake. So no matter where you're located, it can help with the science if you run the WU's.

Just need to get lucky like I did and fall into a few old IBM Thinkpad laptops that are actually supported without the sensor. :)

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I was looking at thinkpads today. a project has more say in the laptop then anything else...

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Originally Posted by Mumps

Actually, if you qualify as an educational institution (like Maxwell, maybe) you can get a sensor for free.

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I've looked into that, and it's K-12 education, IIRC. So I'm out, but others may qualify...

Ah! A new member on the QCN team! :D
Welcome aboard Dorsilfin! :-bd

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Originally Posted by DrBob

Ah! A new member on the QCN team! :D
Welcome aboard Dorsilfin! :-bd

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Looks like my work, Macbook pro is compatible =) I see a work unit completed and got credit.

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Originally Posted by Dandasarge

I don't live in a seismic area, there would never be any good data come from my house. More likely hurricane winds blowing my house.

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So, do you think Indiana is an area they were considering for seismic activity?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/30/ind...ss_igoogle_cnn

All areas can be seismically active. :)

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Originally Posted by Mumps

All areas can be seismically active. :)

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The day I have activity is either the day FL falls off the US or the day haiti falls off the map both days I'll be to drunk to care... maybe I will need one of those orange boxes! Mumps your a great sales man!

Participating team members as of 03.15.11 ...

1) DrBob - 186,188
2) zombie67 [MM] - 185,619
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 82,388
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 47,170
5) James Rose - 37,727
6) BlkJack-21 - 34,696
7) Mumps [MM] - 30,200
8) RayC - 28,847
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 25,172
10) scs2016 - 23,210
11) Brett Elliff - 15,547
12) Maxwell [MM] - 15,108
13) Grundler - 14,293
14) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 8,997
15) benderr2001 - 6,782
16) nophtosh - 6,531
17) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 3,238
18) Scott - 1,354
19) ZZGashi - 813
20) YenMaster - 577
21) silkythreads - 198

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Originally Posted by DrBob

Participating team members as of 03.15.11 ...

1) DrBob - 186,188
2) zombie67 [MM] - 185,619
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 82,388
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 47,170
5) James Rose - 37,727
6) BlkJack-21 - 34,696
7) Mumps [MM] - 30,200
8) RayC - 28,847
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 25,172
10) scs2016 - 23,210
11) Brett Elliff - 15,547
12) Maxwell [MM] - 15,108
13) Grundler - 14,293
14) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 8,997
15) benderr2001 - 6,782
16) nophtosh - 6,531
17) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 3,238
18) Scott - 1,354
19) ZZGashi - 813
20) YenMaster - 577
21) silkythreads - 198

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I'm temporarlily on 'team 2 ch'. A half hearted sign of support, I know.

EDIT: I guess I can help them pass a couple teams.

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Originally Posted by Mumps

All areas can be seismically active. :)

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Not too much around here. The only way things get seismically active is if I get rubbed the right way and then hopefully the seise increases!:)

Sorry, couldn't pass it up.:)

Ok I looked today and SG is like a month away from passing us so I ordered 4 dongles. That should even it up.

Welcome to the project Dandasarge. :)

We had another member join the team this weekend, welcome Tomis. :)
Participating team members as of 04.01.11 ...

1) DrBob - 200,526
2) zombie67 [MM] - 196,488
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 89,598
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 49,126
5) James Rose - 39,214
6) BlkJack-21 - 36,974
7) Mumps [MM] - 31,448
8) RayC - 30,484
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 27,668
10) scs2016 - 25,979
11) Maxwell [MM] - 19,907
12) Brett Elliff - 16,682
13) Grundler - 14,293
14) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 10,945
15) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 6,858
16) benderr2001 - 6,782
17) nophtosh - 6,531
18) trigggl.seti.usa [MM] - 2,669
19) Scott - 1,354
20) ZZGashi - 813
21) YenMaster - 577
22) silkythreads - 198
23) Tomis - 47

Participating team members as of 05.15.11 ...

1) DrBob - 204,025
2) zombie67 [MM] - 199,297
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 90,609
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 49,859
5) James Rose - 39,239
6) BlkJack-21 - 37,573
7) Mumps [MM] - 31,500
8) RayC - 30,955
9) Persch, Patrick J. - 28,268
10) scs2016 - 26,972
11) Maxwell [MM] - 21,107
12) Brett Elliff - 16,849
13) Grundler - 14,293
14) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 11,447
15) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 7,909
16) benderr2001 - 6,782
17) nophtosh - 6,531
18) trigggl.seti.usa [MM] - 3,269
19) Scott - 1,354
20) ZZGashi - 813
21) YenMaster - 577
22) silkythreads - 198
23) Tomis - 122

SETI.Germany finally passed us last month leaving us in the #2 slot on the project.
Congratulations to SETI.Germany for their accomplishment.

Participating team members as of 07.17.11 ...

1) DrBob - 222,390
2) zombie67 [MM] - 212,984
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 97,802
4) Slicker [SETI.USA] - 52,598
5) James Rose - 40,214
6) BlkJack-21 - 40,182
7) RayC - 32,738
8) Mumps [MM] - 32,737
9) Clank [MM] - 31,158
10) scs2016 - 29,869
11) Maxwell [MM] - 27,009
12) Brett Elliff - 17,106
13) Grundler - 14,293
14) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 13,934
15) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 10,443
16) benderr2001 - 6,782
17) nophtosh - 6,531
18) 7ri9991 [MM] - 6,341
19) Scott - 1,354
20) ZZGashi - 813
21) YenMaster - 577
22) Dan Sargent - 215
23) silkythreads - 198
24) Tomis - 171

We are now down to 4th place for daily output. :(
BOINC@Poland, Czech National Team, & SETI.Germany now outproduce us daily, our 2nd place standing is secure for now but slowly slipping away.

A personal "Thank You" to all those team members still participating on this project. :)
Team members with credit as of 08.19.11 ...

1) DrBob - 232,397
2) zombie67 [MM] - 219,118
3) Teratoma [SETI.USA] - 102,268
4) Slicker [TopGun] - 54,527
5) BlkJack-21 - 41,320
6) James Rose - 40,756
7) RayC - 34,174
8) Mumps [MM] - 32,954
9) Clank [MM] - 32,505
10) scs2016 - 30,455
11) Maxwell [MM] - 30,215
12) Brett Elliff - 17,792
13) Fogle.SETI.USA [BlackOps] - 15,517
14) Grundler - 14,293
15) Dorsilfin [TopGun] - 10,443
16) 7ri9991 [MM] - 7,942
17) benderr2001 - 6,782
18) nophtosh - 6,531
19) Scott - 1,354
20) ZZGashi - 813
21) YenMaster - 577
22) Dan Sargent - 215
23) silkythreads - 198
24) Tomis - 171

Just purchased a sensor.

Hey, I just noticed all of my WU's are erroring out I either get Error while computing, or Completed can't validate. :mad: Anybody else seeing this? :confused:

They don't validate, so getting 'can't validate' is normal. You'll still get credit.