Preface: Improving seismic networks performances: from site selection to data integration (EGU2014 SM1.2/GI3.7 session)

The number and quality of seismic stations and networks in Europe continually improves, nevertheless there is always scope to optimize their performance. In this EGU2014 SM1.2/GI3.7 session we welcomed contributions from all aspects of seismic network installation, operation and management. This includes site selection; equipment testing and installation; planning and implementing com- munication paths; policies for redundancy in data acquisi- tion, processing and archiving; and integration of different datasets including GPS and OBS.