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Ms Christine Gammans (Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL))
08/09/2025, 15:00
T3.1 Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Technologies and Applications
Oral

Pisces (https://lanl-seismoacoustics.github.io/pisces/) is a python-based data management library designed to facilitate interaction with seismological databases utilizing CSS3.0-like schemas. Pisces leverages existing free and open source technologies maintained by the wider seismological community to incorporate information from these databases into python workflows. Recent additions to...

Louisa Barama (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL))
08/09/2025, 15:45
T2.1 Characterization of Treaty-Relevant Events
Oral

Global seismic monitoring allows for robust real-time analysis to provide useful information about seismic events to assist in earthquake emergency response and for international monitoring efforts of underground nuclear explosions (UNE) and nuisance events. Seismic explosion data is limited but is useful ground truth information for characterization studies and has been shown to be useful...

Jiun-Ting Lin (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL))
08/09/2025, 16:00
T4.4 International Monitoring System Sustainment into the future
Oral

Early stage identification of seismic station equipment problems can save unnecessary maintenance on healthy equipment, while prompting necessary maintenance on equipment at risk of failure. Performing maintenance before equipment fails can ensure data quality and avoid outages. In a previous study, we proposed an unsupervised deep autoencoder model to detect ambient data anomalies, indicating...

Colin Pennington (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL))
08/09/2025, 16:45
T4.1 Performance Evaluation of the International Monitoring System
E-poster

The primary method the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO PrepCom) uses in monitoring for underground nuclear explosions is a seismic network of 50 primary stations and 120 auxiliary stations. Currently the primary network's detection capability has been calculated using theoretical methods. But now that a majority of the network has been...

Antoine Verdier (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA))
08/09/2025, 16:45
T1.1 The Atmosphere and its Dynamics
E-poster

During infrasound propagation in the atmosphere, shadow zones can be induced by the temperature and/or wind speed gradients, the ground surface or the source geometry. Although commonly used to simulate the atmospheric infrasound propagation at large scales and three-dimensional domains, acoustic rays method is not able to simulate the propagation where the geometrical approximation is not...

Mr Hang Xue (HOPE investment and Development Corp. Ltd., China), Lin ZHONG (Tianjin Lantian Solar Technology Co. Ltd)
08/09/2025, 16:45
T4.2 Systems Engineering for International Monitoring System and On-Site Inspection
E-poster

For the most practical cases, the inspection team should be self-sufficient in the inspection area. From the energy requirement perspective, the inspectors need energy for their daily accommodation support. There are different categories of on-site inspection (OSI) equipment, more than 100 tonnes, which need electricity supply for normal functionality. This work provided a photovoltaic energy...

Kenton Hummel (Idaho National Laboratory (INL))
08/09/2025, 16:45
T3.5 Analysis of Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Monitoring Data
E-poster

With the projected increase in world nuclear capacity comes the hurdle of spent nuclear fuel. Pyroprocessing is one method to process irradiated fuel by using high temperatures and electrochemical steps to separate radioactive components of interest. High temperatures, high radiation levels and equipment confined to a heavily shielded hot cell are a few of the challenges introduced regarding...

Delia Bello (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM))
08/09/2025, 16:45
T1.4 Multidisciplinary Studies of the Earth’s Subsystems
E-poster

We performed a comprehensive analysis of the seismic activity in the Valley of Mexico using the records of the nearby seismic stations. We determine the focal mechanisms of earthquakes (M > 2.5) in the Mexico Basin from 2010 to 2024. Events were chosen with a high signal to noise ratio, i.e., raw P and S arrivals clear enough to be distinguished. Focal mechanisms were inverted using the ISOLA...

Mr Abraham Arimuko (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
08/09/2025, 16:45
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
E-poster

The various microplates collided and resulted in Sulawesi Island. Compression stress became the main force at the beginning of tectonic episodes. Nowadays, two subductions still exist. However, it is still an open question whether those two subductions significantly contribute to seismic wave arrival times. The global 1-D and 3-D velocity models are used to identify the residual patterns in...

Ms Anastasiia Kulikova (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)), Ms Liberata Rutageruka Mulamula (Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security of the African Union), Ms Najat Mokhtar (International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)), Natalie Maldonado Bonilla (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Robert Floyd (Executive Secretary), Tithmarinet Ky
09/09/2025, 13:45

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is uniquely positioned at the intersection of science and diplomacy. To sustain the talent needed to achieve a world without nuclear tests, the CTBTO continues to invest in cultivating the next generation of leaders in STEM, and nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, from across the world.

This panel will bring together some...

Alexander Couture (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Harry Miley (Desert Research Institute (DRI))
09/09/2025, 15:45
T3.2 Radionuclide Technologies and Applications
Oral

An effort is underway to update the Radionuclide Aerosol Sampler Analyzer that is currently deployed by the International Monitoring System with one of the objectives being to increase the frequency of sample collection while maintaining or improving detection sensitivity. Detection efficiency will be increased using a pair of high purity germanium detectors, which will surround the sample...

Arief Adhi Nugroho (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
09/09/2025, 15:45
T3.5 Analysis of Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Monitoring Data
Oral

Accurate phase picking detection is crucial in seismic analysis, particularly in detecting underground nuclear explosions. Due to the overlapping wave characteristics, differentiation between seismic events caused by nuclear detonations and natural earthquakes is challenging. This study focuses on developing and applying advanced phase-picking techniques to identify and analyze nuclear...

Vincent Brémaud (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA))
09/09/2025, 16:00
T3.5 Analysis of Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Monitoring Data
Oral

Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology using fibre optic cables presents a promising tool for detecting, locating and characterizing seismic events, including explosions. This study, based on a real experiment, assesses DAS’s capability to enhance nuclear-test-ban monitoring, aligning with CTBT goals. With its ability to transform fibre optic infrastructure into extensive arrays of...

Prof. Kathy Whaler (University of Edinburgh), Joanne Chapman (Institute of Environmental Science and Research), Mr Aidyn Mukambayev (National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan), Ms Siobhan Niklasson (Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)), Mr Robin Yani Quiyuch (NDC-INSIVUMEH), Mr Bernardo Alonso Aliaga Rossel (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO))
09/09/2025, 16:00

This panel will broaden the understanding of extreme environment effects on the CTBT's operations and the potential for CTBTO to contribute to environmental resilience through data sharing and adaptive practices. The panel aims at sparking discussion on how CTBTO’s data can be leveraged to enhance the understanding about our planet and support global risk mitigation. By bringing together...

Amir Julian Bahari Gunawan (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
09/09/2025, 17:30
T4.4 International Monitoring System Sustainment into the future
Oral

Effective maintenance strategies and quality assurance are critical for sustaining the performance of seismic networks. The optimal mass position of seismic sensors directly impacts the quality of seismic signals, yet the diverse interfaces provided by various digitizer manufacturers complicate consistent monitoring and state of health evaluations. In Indonesia’s extensive seismic network,...

Mr Alexander Sudakov (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Alexandra Varyuta (United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)), Rina Ahmed (International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)), Mr Yaroslav Pynda (CTBTO Preparatory Commission)
10/09/2025, 09:30

Artificial intelligence (AI) methods have had recently significant impacts in science and technology, on redefining operations and overall, on innovation and efficiency. These methods for generating models from datasets or logic-based algorithms that emulate aspects of human performance can similarly accelerate all aspects of the work of CTBTO and other international organizations. For CTBTO,...

Bill Wong (Info-Tech Research Group), Mr Fausto Albers (Step Into Liquid), Mr Sunil Gupta (CTBTO Preparatory Commission)
10/09/2025, 10:00

Overview
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a transformative force reshaping every aspect of the industrial landscape. From station operations to global workflows, AI is moving beyond simple automation to create intelligent, predictive, and collaborative systems. This event provides a deep dive into the practical applications and strategic implications of...

Dr Mounir Atiq (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA))
10/09/2025, 10:00
T2.3 Atmospheric and Subsurface Radionuclide Background and Dispersion
E-poster

Xenon radionuclides atmospheric monitoring is part of the International Monitoring System, including multiple measurement stations, that were developed in the context of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. However, civil infrastructures, mainly nuclear power plants and medical isotope factories, constantly generate these radionuclides, creating a global atmospheric...

Lance Lidey (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Mr Michael Mayer (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL))
10/09/2025, 10:00
T2.3 Atmospheric and Subsurface Radionuclide Background and Dispersion
E-poster

Since March 2021, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in cooperation with Radiation Protection Center in Lithuania, has been supporting a radionuclide background measurement campaign in Pabrade, Lithuania. This measurement campaign aims to provide a better understanding of background detections in a previously unobserved region. Lithuania is a complex region for measuring...

Benjamin Asher (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL))
10/09/2025, 11:00
T3.2 Radionuclide Technologies and Applications
E-poster

Various human-made phenomena such as medical isotope facilities and power plants have complicated the understanding of radioxenon measurements. Argon-37 could be added to increase confidence in observations. However, the atmospheric background of argon-37 is not as well understood as the radioxenons. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has developed a new continuous and automatic benchtop...

Mr Ashley Davies (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Herbert Gohla (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Mr Rodrigo Villarreal (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Ryan O'Mara (General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS))
10/09/2025, 11:00
T3.2 Radionuclide Technologies and Applications
E-poster

The first commercially available unit of the Xenon International system was installed at the General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Engineering Test Bed (Chantilly, Virginia, USA) in May of 2024. In preparation for deployment into the IMS, General Dynamics has operated the system in the same manner as a certified system and has been working in conjunction with the Provisional Technical Secretariat...

David Hardman (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)), Mr Jonathan Burnett (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Joshua Hofman (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)), Dr Richard Britton (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Ryan O'Mara (General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS))
10/09/2025, 11:00
T3.2 Radionuclide Technologies and Applications
E-poster

Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) based FirstLook detector systems can provide a near-real time look at the collection of aerosolized radionuclides on the filter media in particulate collecting systems. In cases where high levels or radionuclides are present in air masses, FirstLook detectors could provide station operators the ability to tune the collection of the system to prevent contamination...

Peter Kimstrand (Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI))
10/09/2025, 11:00
T3.6 Analysis of Radionuclide Monitoring Data
E-poster

Radioxenon detection is one of the key methods used in the International Monitoring System (IMS) of CTBTO for detecting a nuclear explosion event. However, since there are numerous civilian sources of radioxenon, such as isotope production facilities and nuclear power plants, any detection of radioxenon must be carefully analysed in order to determine if the source could be a nuclear...

Alf Göök (Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI)), Peter Jansson (Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI))
10/09/2025, 11:00
T3.2 Radionuclide Technologies and Applications
E-poster

The calibration procedure used for SAUNA-type noble gas systems has been revisited. Input data to the calibration procedure was resampled using a bootstrapping method, this showed that uncertainties in detection efficiencies and interference correction ratios estimated by earlier procedures were too large. For this reason, the curve fitting method and its uncertainty evaluation was revised....

Brian Archambault (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)), Mr Evgeny Burnaev (Skoltech, AIRI), Mr Jelle Assink (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI)), Ms Nishtha Srivastava (Goethe University), Mr Rui Marques Rojo (Argentinian Navy Research Office (ARA) & UNIDEF (CONICET)), Ms Shimaa Elkhouly (National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG))
10/09/2025, 11:30

How can emerging technologies (e.g. machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, etc.) support our core business / mission / verification sciences? The session will draw the connection between CTBTO tasks (data verification related activities) and ML/DL opportunities, identify infrastructure support for ML/DL-related activities, and discuss how to integrate ML/DL...

Mr Alberto Ubaldini (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA))
10/09/2025, 12:00
T3.3 On-Site Inspection Relevant Techniques
E-poster

The ENEA Laboratory has been working since many years on difficult-to-measure radionuclides and low level activity isotopes. To achieve low level measurement, dedicated equipment is required as well as specific protocols for the analytical plan. During an OSI, a field laboratory will be run to measure relevant OSI radionuclides, in samples collected in the inspected area. The field laboratory...

Ms Barbara Nadalut (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Oleksandr Sukhotsky (Instrumental Software Technologies, Inc. (ISTI))
10/09/2025, 12:00
T4.5 On-Site Inspection Team Functionality
E-poster

In preparation for the Integrated Field Exercise (IFE) and based on lessons learned from the past field exercises, the Equipment and Implementation section of the On-site Inspection (OSI) Division of the Provisional Technical Secretariat has redesigned the technology infrastructure of the OSI field laboratory for full compatibility of computing platforms, internal data transmission and data...

Yusuf Haidar Ali (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
10/09/2025, 13:45
T4.1 Performance Evaluation of the International Monitoring System
Oral

The auxiliary seismic station AS40 in Lembang, part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) network, is also registered as a seismic monitoring station in Indonesia under the code IA LEM. In addition to its primary role in monitoring nuclear events, this station is used for earthquake location determination. This study relocated earthquake hypocenters using the HypoDD...

Andreas Wüstefeld (NORSAR), Charlotte Rowe (Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)), Mr Danil Kharasov (T8), Mr Esteban Chaves (Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica (OVSICORI)), Mr Hiroyuki Matsumoto (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)), Mikael Mazur (Nokia Bell Labs)
10/09/2025, 13:50

Technology refreshment is an important part of CTBTO’s mission. The IMS was designed in the 1990s, often using equipment and technology that was mature at that time. As technology advances, the possibility arises that sensing technologies that were not available at the beginning of the IMS may be capable of improving its performance, robustness and sustainability. The panel will discuss...

Angelo Strollo (GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences), Ms Lestari Naomi Lydia Pandiangan (Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency of Indonesia (BMKG)), Prof. Raymond Durrheim (University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg), Mr Sergio Barrientos (University of Chile), Ms Xyoli Pérez Campos (CTBTO Preparatory Commission)
10/09/2025, 17:30

Panel on the technological and logistical challenges of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the IMS network into the future. The outcomes of the panel will be to learn from the various strategies and discussions proposed in order to constantly improve the IMS sustainment strategy, and this will be obtained through: encouraging network managers/operators to share their experiences and...

Pierre Sochala (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA))
11/09/2025, 09:00
T2.1 Characterization of Treaty-Relevant Events
E-poster

Localization and characterization of nuclear detonations can be accomplished using various observation techniques, including seismic and infrasound data. In both cases, accurate knowledge of the propagation medium - specifically, Earth's subsurface and atmospheric properties - is essential for reliable inversion results. This study introduces a joint inference framework designed to localize...

Mr Ariska Rudyanto (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG)), Mrs Rika Swastikarani (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG)), Mr Setyoajie Prayoedhie (Indonesian Agency for Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics (BMKG))
11/09/2025, 09:00
T4.4 International Monitoring System Sustainment into the future
E-poster

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) plays a pivotal role in global nuclear non-proliferation efforts through its extensive monitoring systems designed to detect natural phenomena and also nuclear explosions. The ongoing progress of upgrading CTBTO seismic sensors in Indonesia highlights the nation's commitment to supporting the International Monitoring System (IMS)...

Domenico Taverna (CTBTO Preparatory Commission)
11/09/2025, 09:00

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Akram Mujahid (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
11/09/2025, 10:00
T3.4 Integrating Data from Different Monitoring Technologies
E-poster

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) relies on a global network of monitoring stations, including auxiliary seismic stations, to detect and verify seismic events. Ensuring the reliability and quality of data from these stations is critical for maintaining the integrity of the CTBT verification regime. However, noise, signal contamination and equipment anomalies can compromise data...

Mr Bernardo Aliaga (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO))
11/09/2025, 10:00
T5.1 Synergies with Global Challenges
E-poster

The Tsunami Programme of the UNESCO-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (UNESCO-IOC) coordinates tsunami warning and mitigation activities around the globe. As of today, 21 National Tsunami Warning Centres (NTWC) in 20 CTBT Signatory States benefit from the agreement between the CTBTO PrepCom and UNESCO allowing transmission of real-time IMS data to NTWCs recognized as such by UNESCO....

yosafat donni haryanto (College of Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics (STMKG))
11/09/2025, 10:00
T5.1 Synergies with Global Challenges
E-poster

Bali Island is one of the areas in Indonesia that is categorised as a tsunami-prone area due to the existence of the Java Megathrust in the southern segment of Bali, which holds a maximum magnitude of up to M 9.0, which can trigger a tsunami. This study aims to model tsunami wave heights and wave arrival times based on the maximum earthquake scenario in the southern Bali megathrust zone. The...

Mr Armansyah Armansyah (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
11/09/2025, 11:00
T3.5 Analysis of Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Monitoring Data
E-poster

Limestone mining activity close to site KAPI (CTBTO) has been clearly visible through the land clearing from satellite imagery. The BMKG Region IV Makassar team has visited the site to analyze noise from heavy equipment activities that operate around the site, consisting of a bucket excavator on 25 August 2023 and a breaker excavator on 23 January 2024. Noise from the activities of these two...

Shahrokh pourbeyranvand (International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES))
11/09/2025, 11:45
T3.4 Integrating Data from Different Monitoring Technologies
Oral

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) continuously seeks innovative methods to enhance the accuracy and reliability of its monitoring systems. This study introduces the Characteristic Curve Method, a novel approach designed to mitigate daily variations in observatory data, which pose significant challenges in the analysis and interpretation of seismic and nuclear...

Aleksandr Eltekov (All-Russia Research Institute of Automatics named after N.L. Dukhov (VNIIA))
11/09/2025, 12:00
T3.1 Seismic, Hydroacoustic and Infrasound Technologies and Applications
E-poster

VNIIA is a leading company of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation in CTBT implementation, which currently performs a range of research. Three types of new seismometers of the VNIIA family were designed:
- A seismometer Type 1 – a vertical short-period seismometer for installation in boreholes;
- A seismometer Type 2 – a three component broadband seismometer for installation on a...

Ms Alice Janela Cameijo (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA)), Mr David Dall'Osto (University of Washingtion), Dr Sayed Mekhaimer (National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG)), Mr Stuart Nippress (Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Blacknest), Yuichi Kijima (Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA))
11/09/2025, 13:30

This panel will discuss the real, current detection capability of the IMS, addressing all technologies, individually as well as the fusion between them, and the impact on AI on improving the detection capabilities. The panel will discuss the evolution of IMS detection capabilities with time, the level of development of IMS technologies and processing algorithms, and the benefits of...

Ms Anna Berezina (Institute of Seismology, National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic), Ms Belinda Waokahi (Ministry of Mines, Minerals and Rural Electrification), Ms Daniela Ghica (National Institute for Earth Physics (NIEP)), Mr Gerard Rambolamanana (Former CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Mr Marino Protti (Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)), Ms Oyun-Erdene Monkhor (Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (IAG), Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS))
11/09/2025, 17:00

This panel will focus on strengthening the National Data Centre (NDC) community through sharing experience and collaboration at multiple levels: at the national level, it will highlight internal coordination among institutions, showcase successful national collaborations, and share best practices and lessons learned within individual NDCs; at a regional level, the panel will explore mechanisms...

Mr Elyas Setiawan (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
12/09/2025, 09:00
T4.2 Systems Engineering for International Monitoring System and On-Site Inspection
E-poster

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is an agency that has an obligation to present earthquake data to the people of Indonesia. The earthquake data presented is obtained from 507 earthquake sensor sites spread throughout Indonesia. Earthquake data from all sensor sites is sent to servers located at the BMKG Center in Jakarta and the BMKG in Bali. Data transmission is...

Domenico Taverna (CTBTO Preparatory Commission)
12/09/2025, 09:00

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Mr Umar Afegbua Kadiri (Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics, National Space Research and Development Agency)
12/09/2025, 10:00
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
E-poster

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessments (PSHA) have not been conducted in large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), due to incomplete earthquake catalogues, sparse seismic networks, etc; raising concerns on needed information for planning and disaster risk management. This study aims to bridge this research gap using modern techniques. Updated catalogue from Local Networks, significant data...

Thomas Hardy (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
12/09/2025, 10:00
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
E-poster

The devastating earthquake followed by the tsunami that occurred in Palu, Indonesia, on 28 September 2018 resulted in the death of more than 4300 people and serious damage to more than 12 000 buildings. Earthquake-induced site displacement is critical information for estimating the magnitude of earthquakes. Compared to a seismometer, which the signal clipping when recording in the near-field...

Mr Umar Afegbua Kadiri (Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics, National Space Research and Development Agency)
12/09/2025, 10:00
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
E-poster

From 10 to 19 September 2024, residents of Mpape, a densely populated settlement in Abuja, Nigeria, with a high concentration of mining firms, witnessed a series of vibrations that they thought were from usual ground shakings resulting from regular quarry blasts. The duration (nine days) of the vibrations motivated this research to determine the seismotectonic nature and characterize...

Prof. Khalid Zahran (National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG))
12/09/2025, 10:00
T1.2 The Solid Earth and its Structure
E-poster

The Aegean Sea is one of the key regions for the understanding of fundamental tectonic processes, including continental rifting. In addition, the continuous seismicity is attributed to its tectonic settings, which indicates the activities of these tectonics. Thus, tectonics and geodynamics of this region have always been the attention of many interested in earth sciences. Radar altimetry data...

Mr Umar Afegbua Kadiri (Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics, National Space Research and Development Agency)
12/09/2025, 11:00
T5.2 Regional Empowerment
E-poster

The majority of the issues that have hindered West African National Data Centers (NDCs) ability to carry out complementary nuclear explosion monitoring (NEM) functions and fill critical research gaps are being gradually resolved through the utilization of International Monitoring System (IMS) data, International Data Centre (IDC) products and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty...

Jesualdo Felino Jeremias Cambuta (Special Monitoring Service (SMS) of the Ministry of Defense )
12/09/2025, 11:00
T5.2 Regional Empowerment
E-poster

The present summary is a small contribution of the National Authority for Arms Control and Disarmament (ANCAD) to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Science and Technology Conference. This work is intended to be the beginning of the development of ANCAD research in the area of monitoring technologies linked to CTBTO. Within the scope of the Comprehensive...

Ms Monika Primozic (CTBTO Preparatory Commission), Ms Ayako Kagawa (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)), Clarissa Jazmin Rios Rojas (United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)), Dimitri Finker (IAEA), Leo Buzzerio
12/09/2025, 11:15

As technology evolves at an increasingly rapid pace, international organizations (IOs) are innovating and using new tools and methodologies to achieve their goals. From verification and monitoring mechanisms to disaster risk reduction and environmental protection, emerging technologies are transforming the ways IOs operate and address global challenges. This panel will explore how...

Mr Hugo Fauvel (Commissariat a l'energie atomique et aux energies alternatives (CEA))
12/09/2025, 12:00
T1.3 The Oceans and their Properties
E-poster

The low attenuation in seawater and the low-velocity layer SOFAR (Sound Fixing and Ranging) channel enable the hydroacoustic stations of the International Monitoring System (IMS) to record acoustic waves over long distances. The French National Data Center uses the Progressive Multi-Channel Correlation (PMCC) method to detect low-frequency coherent waves (< 40 Hz). These detected underwater...

Mr Buha Mujur Mandela Simamora (Indonesian Agency for Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics (BMKG)), Ms Varellina Anisa Amanda (Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG))
12/09/2025, 12:00
T1.3 The Oceans and their Properties
E-poster

The peril associated with the eruption of Rokatenda Volcano is not solely attributed to its eruptive products, but it also possesses the capacity to induce a tsunami. This investigation seeks to simulate the timing of tsunami arrival and its height, as well as to model the inundation effects stemming from a landslide estimation that could precipitate a tsunami following an eruption of...

Ms Céu Jesus (University of Mississippi), Ms Magdalene Wangui Wanyaga (Freelance consultant, CYG & YPN), Mr Paul Granston Richards (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University), Rodolfo Console (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)), Ms Victoria Oancea (Leidos)
12/09/2025, 13:55

The IMS network was designed in the 1990s, and in the future there might be room for further improvement or optimization considering recent technologies and lessons learned from the many years of operation. The roundtable will be preceded by a keynote presentation about the history of the Group of Scientific Experts’ (GSE) work, the Treaty negotiations and the technical rationale for the...