LOCATION
Vienna International Centre (VIC) and TeST Centre, Seibersdorf
Austria 

DATES
17-21 August 2026

LANGUAGE
The working language will be English.
 

OBJECTIVES
To equip IMS infrasound station operators with the knowledge and technical skills required to operate, maintain, and manage stations utilizing Nanometrics Centaur and Quanterra Q330M+ digitizers.

Upon completion, trainees will be able to perform essential operational, reporting, and configuration tasks efficiently; conduct effective State-of-Health (SOH) and data quality monitoring; and apply systematic approaches to equipment and software configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Specific Learning Outcomes

Trainees will be able to:

• Identify and describe the primary station systems, components, equipment, site/channel names, and codes;
• Configure Centaur and Q330M+ digitizers as well as SSI software and utilize associated monitoring tools;
• Perform key operational tasks, apply monitoring procedures, and report incidents using the IRS system;
• Explain configuration management concepts and demonstrate proficient use of DOTS and station documentation;
• Conduct daily State-of-Health (SOH) monitoring, assess data quality, identify issues, and implement corrective strategies;
• Describe the interconnections between operations, maintenance activities, and available support resources to sustain IMS station performance;
• Develop and apply strategies for mitigating, troubleshooting, and resolving failures that significantly impact station performance.
   

AGENDA

Introduction to the Infrasound Training Course 
Overview of course objectives, structure, and expectations.

Module 1: Reporting, Configuration, and Documentation Reporting procedures and IRS (Incident Reporting System).
DOTS, configuration management, and station documentation.

Module 2: Station Components, Systems, and Equipment Station components, systems, and equipment overview. Site/channel names and codes. Digitizers: components, configuration, and monitoring tools.

Module 3: SSI Software and Monitoring Tools SSI software: structure, configuration, and monitoring tools. Operational tasks, monitoring tools, and procedures (including OPS-related aspects).

Module 4: Participant Presentations and Discussion Short presentations (5-minute talks) by participating Infrasound Station Operators. Focus: One key problem or effective solution at your station. Followed by open discussion and Q&A.

Module 5: Daily Operations, State-of-Health, and Data Quality Station operation procedures and monitoring tools. Daily State-of-Health (SOH) and data quality monitoring.

Module 6: Interconnections, Troubleshooting, and Problem Solving Discussion on links between operations and maintenance activities. Mitigation strategies, troubleshooting, and resolving failures with major impact on station performance.

 

PARTICIPANTS PROFILE
Invited States Signatories are requested to nominate participant(s) who serve as Station Operators actively involved in the operation and maintenance of the following IMS infrasound stations with Centaur digitizers:

To ensure that technical training is provided to the most relevant individuals, please nominate personnel directly associated with the respective IMS facility. Station Operators who have not previously attended similar training courses are particularly encouraged to apply.

Prerequisite:
Basic Linux knowledge is mandatory. 
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• Applicants are requested to register online at the CTNW platform of the Commission by the deadline of 19 June 2026.
   

• States Signatories wishing to nominate participants are requested to inform the Provisional Technical Secretariat (see Point of Contact) through their respective Permanent Mission by the deadline set for application and use the following registration form when doing so: 

  RF Form

Applications will be reviewed and applicants notified subsequently. 

However, pending an official nomination, participants may email the registration form to the PTS point of contact upon its approval by a Director of the institution, to allow timely travel and accommodation arrangements by the PTS. 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules and Administrative Directives, the PTS will provide the following:

• A Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) that is sufficient to cover the related expenses during the training program;
• The PTS travel agent will reserve, issue and forward the flight ticket to the participants for the most direct and economic route;
• Funded participants are not allowed to purchase their own tickets unless, under exceptional circumstances, be authorized to do so and only if this proves to be most cost-efficient for the PTS;
• The PTS will book a hotel and cover the costs for the accommodation and training participants will receive their remaining Daily Subsistence Allowance upon arrival in Vienna; and
• Health insurance will be provided for the duration of the training.
  
  Requirement: Scanned passport copies.
   

OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Visa
Participants should apply for visas, if needed, at the corresponding Embassy upon receipt of an Acceptance Note Verbale from the PTS, in order to ensure timely processing.

KTP
Access and login instructions for the CTBTO Knowledge and Training Portal (KTP) will be provided to participants prior to the training.