The UK and Ireland Geophysical Array -- Concept and Design
Andrew Curtis, Karen Lythgoe, Stephen P. Hicks, Lidong Bie, Dominik Strutz, Emma Chambers, Brian Baptie, Dave Cornwell, Juliane Huebert, Jessica Irving, Glenn Jones, Sergei Lebedev, Walid Ben Mansour, Aideliz Montiel \'Alvarez, Stuart Nippress, Koen Van Noten, Tim Pharaoh

TL;DR
This paper proposes a comprehensive seismological array for the UK and Ireland to enhance geophysical research, public engagement, and resource management through community-driven design and integration of diverse sensors.
Contribution
It introduces the concept and design of the UKI Array, a novel, community-engaged geophysical infrastructure for improved Earth research and public outreach.
Findings
Concept and design of the UKI Array outlined
Community engagement in array development emphasized
Potential for advancing geophysical research and education
Abstract
Scientific exploration of the UK and Ireland's subsurface has made important contributions to scholarship and prosperity for people and the planet, including economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources, storage of greenhouse gases, and inspiring curiosity about the Earth beneath our feet. This article outlines a vision for an array of seismological instruments spanning the UK and Ireland, UKI Array, augmented by other types of geophysical sensors, to maximise the value offered by existing equipment pools. The mission is to research natural phenomena and structure in the deep and shallow Earth, to solve problems concerning hazards and resources, to connect scientists to schools and the broader public, and thus to inspire a new generation to learn about geophysics. The vision was created through a community driven process of engagement and participation. This paper describes the…
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Taxonomy
TopicsSeismic Waves and Analysis · Seismology and Earthquake Studies · Geophysics and Sensor Technology
