Cost-effective GNSS as a tool for monitoring volcanic deformation: A case study on Saba in the Lesser Antilles

IF 2.4 3区地球科学 Q2 GEOSCIENCES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research Pub Date : 2024-12-27 DOI:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2024.108263

Andreas Krietemeyer , Elske van Dalfsen

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Abstract

We present the design and positioning results of four cost-effective Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) units deployed on Saba, Caribbean Netherlands. Despite harsh environmental conditions and initial prototyping challenges the units function well. Each unit costs less than €1.000 and integrates solar charging capabilities, data logging and data transmission via the introduced 4G extension. The positioning performance of the cost-effective units is comparable to those of conventional permanent GNSS stations on the island, with standard deviations in the horizontal and vertical components within 2–4 mm and 6–9 mm, respectively. The cost-effective units can be used to expand existing GNSS monitoring networks or to build stand-alone networks in budget-constrained environments. Their rapid deployment solution makes them suitable for hazardous applications. Future improvements to the current Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design, implementing the presented changes, are anticipated. The schematics of the PCBs, material lists, and software are made available to the community.

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Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research 地学-地球科学综合

CiteScore

5.90

自引率

13.80%

发文量

183

审稿时长

19.7 weeks

期刊介绍： An international research journal with focus on volcanic and geothermal processes and their impact on the environment and society. Submission of papers covering the following aspects of volcanology and geothermal research are encouraged: (1) Geological aspects of volcanic systems: volcano stratigraphy, structure and tectonic influence; eruptive history; evolution of volcanic landforms; eruption style and progress; dispersal patterns of lava and ash; analysis of real-time eruption observations. (2) Geochemical and petrological aspects of volcanic rocks: magma genesis and evolution; crystallization; volatile compositions, solubility, and degassing; volcanic petrography and textural analysis. (3) Hydrology, geochemistry and measurement of volcanic and hydrothermal fluids: volcanic gas emissions; fumaroles and springs; crater lakes; hydrothermal mineralization. (4) Geophysical aspects of volcanic systems: physical properties of volcanic rocks and magmas; heat flow studies; volcano seismology, geodesy and remote sensing. (5) Computational modeling and experimental simulation of magmatic and hydrothermal processes: eruption dynamics; magma transport and storage; plume dynamics and ash dispersal; lava flow dynamics; hydrothermal fluid flow; thermodynamics of aqueous fluids and melts. (6) Volcano hazard and risk research: hazard zonation methodology, development of forecasting tools; assessment techniques for vulnerability and impact.