ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EARTHQUAKE DETECTOR IN EARTHQUAKE MONITORING AS REAL-TIME ALERTS

Abstract

Seismologists and engineering education researchers continuously develop artificial earthquake detectors. Earthquakes have been identified as one of the primary subjects of their experiments and discoveries. From the fundamental knowledge of earthquake detection, the concept and unique design of an earthquake detector that uses an Arduino Uno as a substitute earthquake detector emerged. In this study, the researchers experimented with and tested the performance of the device by generating earthquake matchups supported by related studies and evidence. Using an experimental research design, the researchers developed an earthquake detector capable of providing real-time alerts. The effectiveness of the earthquake detector was then tested and analyzed in terms of loudness, vibration, alertness, and duration, with a minimum vibration of 33.06 Hz and a maximum vibration of 37.63 Hz to obtain more accurate results. With an average loudness of 70 dB, the earthquake detector produced vibrations lasting for two (2) minutes. The results showed that the earthquake detector was capable of generating earthquake matchups comparable to real global earthquakes. The study led to the development of an artificial earthquake detector by recognizing earthquakes as a focal point of experimentation and discovery. Through this research, the researchers explored the creation and evaluation of an earthquake detector utilizing Arduino Uno technology. By employing an experimental research methodology, a real-time alert system was engineered and assessed based on performance parameters, including loudness, vibration, alertness, and duration. The results demonstrated the detector’s ability to simulate earthquake events, with vibration frequencies ranging from 33.06 Hz to 37.63 Hz, an average loudness of 70 dB, and a duration of two minutes. These findings highlight the effectiveness of the earthquake detector in simulating real global seismic events.