Please note that this workshop will now be conducted online rather than in person.
Applicants who have already registered do not need to register again.

DATES
30 November - 4 December 2026

LANGUAGE
The working language will be English

MODALITY
This training will be delivered online via the Webex platform.

OBJECTIVES
The Workshop will:

• Facilitate interaction between Station Operators and the PTS;
• Highlight major achievements in the Operation and Maintenance of IMS stations while focusing on the necessary steps to be taken to ensure their long-term sustainment; 
• Focus on the way forward to enhance IMS station data availability, quality and its authentication;
• Update Station Operators on tools available for monitoring and assessing IMS network performance;
• Experience and challenges of network Operation and Maintenance under unforeseen circumstances.

THEMES
The main themes of the O&M 2026 Workshop will be:

1.OPERATIONS
1.1.Station operator experience in operating individual IMS stations or a network of stations
1.2.Monitoring, troubleshooting, communication and software tools
1.3.Data surety requirements and status of data authentication
1.4.Best practices for operational workflows

2.MAINTENANCE
2.1.Preventive and corrective maintenance
2.2.Documentation and knowledge management
2.3.Configuration management (CCN, CCI, etc.)
2.4.Logistical challenges and best practices
2.5.Remote technical support

3.ENHANCING DATA AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY
3.1.Power- and GCI links-related challenges
3.2.Technology refreshment and recapitalization experiences
3.3.Network QA/QC programme (results comparison for RN-P and RN-NG, PTE and SAV for laboratories, calibration for SHI, etc.)
3.4.Identifying and resolving root causes for station downtime

4.NEW TOPICS AND CHALLENGES
4.1.Performance and sustainment challenges of the auxiliary seismic network
4.2.Emerging technologies and their impact on O&M (including AI applications)

PARTICIPANTS' PROFILE
Station Operators, local operators, NDC staff, contractors and equipment suppliers involved in the operation and maintenance of the IMS. 
 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Recommended system requirements:

• Operating System: 
  Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS 10.15 Catalina or later, various Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 9+, RHEL 8+), iOS 14.0 or later, Android 8.0 or later. Processor: Intel Dual-Core CPU (2.XX GHz) or AMD processor; RAM: 2 to 4 GB, standard audio/video set-up; Modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
   
• Stable internet connection. Broadband wired or Wi-Fi internet connection with minimum – 1.5 to 2.5 Mbps upload and download for high-quality HD viewing, 10 Mbps recommended.