How can I get access to RESP files of stations? [Article]
... IRIS DMC or generated from a dataless SEED using software tools. With a dataless SEED file, rdseed can generate a RESP file. PDCC can
What is a RESP file? [Article]
A: A RESP file is an ASCII file characterized by rows identifying a SEED Blockette and field number followed by its description and value. RESP files arrange station metadata and response i
What is a dataless SEED volume? [Article]
A dataless SEED volume contains the metadata for a request only, including instrument responses, instrument coordinates, compression type, etc.. This dataless volume can be used in combination with a ...
How to request data in SAC format [Article]
User Question: I was wondering how I can request data in SAC format? In the BREQ_fast request description there is no option for SAC. Answer: Usin
How can I create my own dataless SEED? [Article]
A dataless SEED volume contains the metadata for a request only, including instrument responses, instrument coordinates, compression type, etc. Getting a Dataless SEED File: 1. Genera
How do I run evalresp? [Article]
evalresp - evaluate response information and output to ASCII files using rdseed V4.16 and above RESP files. evalresp manual
What is the difference between assembled and customized data? [Article]
Assembled Data Some data comes to the DMC in a format other than SEED, such as SEG-Y or SAC. These data are considered "assembled" because they are unique to a project or experiment and are no
How do I get station response information? [Article]
...e information is part of the SEED data format. You can extract responses from a SEED volume using rdseed OR you can view response information directly from our database using
How can I request miniSEED data? [Article]
What is MiniSEED data? MiniSEED data is a stripped down version of SEED data which only contains waveform data. There is no station and channel metadata included. Getting a MiniSEED F
What is MiniSEED? [Article]
This is a stripped down version of SEED data which only contains waveform data. There is no station and channel metadata included.
How do I use rdseed? [Article]
A: Detailed instructions for using rdseed are available in the online rdseed manual.
What is SEED? [Article]
What is SEED? The Standard for the Exchange of Earthquake Data (SEED) is an international standard format for the exchange of digital seismological data. SEE
Generate a Summary File Using JWEED [Article]
...iring after I received the SEED file that I requested, how can I add the .summary file when using rdseed to extract the data. I want to add the summary file because I want the output .
How do I get data out of a miniSEED volume? [Article]
Mini SEED volumes (waveform data records without accompanying parametric information, like station location, etc.) need a dataless SEED volume (metadata headers) in order for a user to extract data us...
What should I do when there is an error message in rdseed? [Article]
Q: When I try to run rdseed, I get an error message. What should I do? A: First, check to make sure that you are running the most recent version of rdseed. The IRIS DMC softw
In what format are the data at the DMC stored? [Article]
Almost all data stored at the DMC arrives in the well-structured SEED exchange format. Much of the PASSCAL data is also in SEED format but some are in other formats such as SEG-Y, SAC, or AH.
How do I request restricted data? [Article]
First, you must contact one of the experiment's principal investigators (PIs) and get a password. You can find the names of participating PIs by viewing the meta data for assembled data or temporary n...