Earthquake Detection System using IEC 61499 & IEEE 1451 Standards

Earthquake Early Warning Systems (EEWS) are developed to detect early signs of an earthquake, and using these systems, critical infrastructures can be shut down to prevent catastrophic disasters. This paper focuses on the design and development of an EEWS emphasizing control and instrumentation and highlighting the interoperability between IEC 61499 and IEEE 1451 standards. The system is fully distributed from high to low levels, enabling robust implementation of a distributed control and measurement system.