The top priority is always repair of down stations.
NM problem stations
ET problem stations
Be present in your work and pay attention to safety. Don't fall off the end of your rope.
The sysadmin position is in the hiring process though there are oracle and administrative struggles creating delays.
Upcoming vacations: Nick 7/11-18.
We unexpectedly had to say goodbye to Bob Debula who died on June 27th after a heart attack the day before. His servers are still running and are solid which shows how well he did his job before he retired Jan 2. RIP Bob.
Eric may have several nanometrics sensors that were supposed to be used for upgrades to the SLU network. He is generating a list and will need a site visit to fetch them.
Cody will be with Thomas in El Salvador to assist with the volcano network. 7/14-19.
Can close: NMDM, WALK, MTAR, CSTN, and PLAL. Repair others on the down list. POBM and PPLM are on the down list but Holly would like to keep them. Please let's avoid leaving too much orphaned hardware in the field.
Preventive Maintenance. Jim's spreadsheets for most recent service:
ETSZ Service Status
NMSZ Service Status
Old note carried forward. USGS is moving forward with their SLU adoptions. Unfortunately they haven't yet changed any stations from NM to GS. Mitch will continue pushing for this after the shutdown ends. See this map for plans and progress.
Yolanda reports the four remaining sets are in QC and will ship this week or next.
Congress approved Helene Disaster relief funding in December 2024 and it included funds to upgrade/harden 13 NM and ET stations in disaster declared states (TN, NC, SC, GA, and VA). We upgraded 4 stations in 2025: ASTN, CCNC, VHTN, and WMTN2. Upgrades in 2026 so far are ETT (May), ARPT (April), CMGA (June) leaving four ET (LRVA, DSNC, MGNC, TVNC2) and two NM (FPST, MFRT) to complete.
The budget includes: Supplies $5600/station = $44,800, Travel $5312, and Gas $2,038. Prioritize remaining geobit stations: LRVA, DSNC, MGNC, and TVNC2. Final two are NM: FPST, and MFRT.
MKTA server upgrade is complete. LNXT is next.
Jim reports Cody and Nick have 60% of NM/AG PMs complete. Need to make sure we hit the remaining AG this year though also need to get the ET work done while the days are long.
NMAD node building has a leaky roof. Need to hire a contractor to make the repair, clean, and paint.
Remove abb hardware from water tower at Peckerwood Point.
CVTN/CVMS. A contractor, A2H, was hired to design and build the new school. They're aware we're there and are willing to work with us to restore those stations when the time comes.
Remove decommissioned I40 bridge as time permits. AZTN hardware is removed.
NMDown
Data taken from:
/dat1/seisadm/Working/NM/202606/20260629_070522_MAN
/dat1/seisadm/Working/NM/202606/20260630_034100_MAN
/dat1/seisadm/Working/NM/202606/20260626_015600_MAN
/dat1/seisadm/Working/NM/202607/20260707_050505_MAN
NM
Down
PLAL.HHZ -see image
POBM
PPLM
Misc
TWAR.HN* - spikes -Showing up just a little on the broadband also.
BLAR - spikes
NFAR - spikes
MADT - noisy
MORT - Short periods of dropout. Several days of dropout around 7:00am.
BACM -nightly dropouts
BRNM-nightly dropouts
AG
Misc Problems
U40A.HHN - see image
X702 -1 sec pulse on all channels
GMG needs a new cable.
CMGA needs fiber.
LRVA is closed due to Helene damage. A crew was able to make it to the site and found a nearby clearing formed by the storm that could be suitable. It won't make the telemetry shot so will need to be a cell modem.
Murray Co. Fire/EMA is using the lower part of the fire tower at GMG and have 5G microwave. Might be able to piggyback and get AC and internet. Sensor needs to be reinstalled.
ETDown
Data taken from:
/dat1/seisadm/Working/ET/202607/20260706_061800_MAN
/dat1/seisadm/Working/ET/202607/20260705_030500_MAN
/dat1/seisadm/Working/ET/202606/20260617_001810_MAN
Down
GMG.HNN flat
CSTN looks seismic but no events
Misc Problems
DYTN.EH* -- continues dropping out early in the morning
TVNC2.EHE spikes
TVNC2 keeps dropping out. It's using the Choctaw license (as are DSNC and DYTN) but it has a large mountain in it's path. Consider replacing with a cell modem.
Etowah utilities is running fiber up to Starr Mt. They seemed amenable to sharing bandwidth with us if it can be made to work with our router. Could then get the camera going again. Camera is damaged and needs replaced. And we can bail on the Dalton link.
Need to complete PMs.
The old FDL wiki is here: https://umwiki.memphis.edu/display/FDL/CERI+FDL
The new FDL wiki is here: https://uofmwiki.memphis.edu/books/ceri-fdl-migrated/page/ceri-fdl
The seisnet group on umdrive is at http://umdrive.memphis.edu/mwithers/seisnet You will need your uuid and password.
The seisnet wiki uses confluence at https://www.atlassian.com/
