Concept study of radar sensors for near-field tsunami early warning

Off-shore detection of tsunami waves is a critical component of an effective tsunami early warning system (TEWS). Even more critical is the off-shore detection of local tsunamis, namely tsunamis that strike coastal areas within minutes after generation. In this paper we propose new concepts for near...

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Main Authors: T. Börner, M. Galletti, N. P. Marquart, G. Krieger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-09-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/10/1957/2010/nhess-10-1957-2010.pdf