PQLX noise model for the URZ station in the Matata region of New Zealand

This paper includes the main topics associated with seismic noise modeling. First part will describe the seismic noise modeling bases and its corresponding mathematical approaches. The second part will review the main approaches taken in practice to find the noise models. Two main research performed by Peterson and McNamara will be studied. The third part reviews the software tool developed in this regard. The PASCAL Quick Look eXtended (P.Q.L.X) package developed by Boaz, will be introduced and applied to build up a noise model for the URZ station in Matata, New Zealand. It is shown that the noise model is consistent with the URZ sensor installation and geological features in the URZ region. Such a model serves to reproduce accurate characteristics of the noise sources within the URZ region which are of great importance to improving earthquake detection in the URZ region.