Seismic Network Operations
IU HKT
Hockley, Texas
IU HKT commences operations on: 1995,192
| Host: | University of Texas Austin |
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| Latitude: | 29.962 |
| Longitude: | -95.838 |
| Elevation: | -413 |
| Datalogger: | Q680 |
| Broadband: | STS-1VBB_w/E300 |
| Accelerometer: | FBA_ES-T_EpiSensor_Accelerometer |
| Telemetry Status at the NEIC: |
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Vault Condition: The vault is 472 meters below surface in a salt mine. Temperature of the vault remains at approximately 37 degrees C. The pier is not isolated.
Site Geology: Located in the Willis Formation that is made of clay, silt, sand, and minor siliceous gravel. Deposited in the lower Pleistocene and is approximately 200 feet thick.
| Location Code | Channel Code | Instrument | Flags | Sample Rate | Dip | Azimuth | Depth |
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| 10 | VHZ | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 0.10 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | VH2 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | VH1 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VMZ | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CH | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VM2 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CH | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VM1 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CH | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VHZ | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 0.10 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VH2 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 89.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | VH1 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 0.10 | 0.00 | 358.00 | 450.00 |
| 30 | LDO | CI/PAS pressure sensor | CW | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | LNZ | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | LN2 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | LN1 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | LHZ | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | LH2 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | LH1 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | LHZ | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 1.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | LH2 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 89.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | LH1 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 1.00 | 0.00 | 358.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | HNZ | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | HN2 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 20 | HN1 | FBA ES-T EpiSensor Accelerometer | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | HHZ | STS-2 Standard-gain | TG | 100.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | HH2 | STS-2 Standard-gain | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | HH1 | STS-2 Standard-gain | TG | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | BHZ | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 20.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | BH2 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 20.00 | 0.00 | 89.00 | 450.00 |
| 00 | BH1 | STS-1VBB w/E300 | CG | 20.00 | 0.00 | 358.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | BHZ | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 40.00 | -90.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | BH2 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 40.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 450.00 |
| 10 | BH1 | STS-2 Standard-gain | CG | 40.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 450.00 |
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As part of the annual calibration process, the USGS runs a sequence that includes a random, a step, and several sine wave calibrations. The USGS analyzes the random binary calibration signal in order to estimate the instrument response. The figures below show the results from the analysis of the most recent processed calibration at the station.
We use an iterative three-step method to estimate instrument response parameters (poles, zeros, sensitivity and gain) and their associated errors using random calibration signals. First, we solve a coarse non-linear inverse problem using a least squares grid search to yield a first approximation to the solution. This approach reduces the likelihood of poorly estimated parameters (a local-minimum solution) caused by noise in the calibration records and enhances algorithm convergence. Second, we iteratively solve a non-linear parameter estimation problem to obtain the least squares best-fit Laplace pole/zero/gain model. Third, by applying the central limit theorem we estimate the errors in this pole/zero model by solving the inverse problem at each frequency in a 2/3rds-octave band centered at each best-fit pole/zero frequency. This procedure yields error estimates of the 99% confidence interval.
| Loc | Chan | Cal Date | Epoch-Span | Grade | Amp Nominal Error (dB) | Amp Best Fit Error (dB) | Phase Nominal Error (degree) | Phase Best Fit Error (degree) | Sensor | Cal Type |
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| 10 | BHZ | 2011:274 | 2011:270 to No Ending T | A | 0.015081 | 0.014793 | 0.12441 | 0.079551 | STS-2-SG | Random |
| 00 | BHZ | 2011:276 | 2011:270 to No Ending T | A | 0.019933 | 0.0090673 | 0.12317 | 0.1444 | STS1VBBE3 | Random |
| 00 | BH2 | 2011:276 | 2011:270 to No Ending T | A | 0.019514 | 0.0087308 | 0.12466 | 0.15754 | STS1VBBE3 | Random |
| 00 | BH1 | 2011:276 | 2011:270 to No Ending T | A | 0.020126 | 0.009093 | 0.1227 | 0.1718 | STS1VBBE3 | Random |
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Current Issues.LN1 channel has been showing high noise levels. The STS-2.5 has been showing some spiking.
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2011-10-03Upgraded to Q330 digitizer.
