Terms of Usage for Data of Network Center for Earthquake, Tsunami and Volcano (Provisional Translation)  
Terms of Usage for DataAppendix


National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience
Network Center for Earthquake, Tsunami and Volcano

Enacted: September 29, 2017
Revised: March 26, 2020

1.  Objective

  • The Network Center for Earthquake, Tsunami and Volcano (hereinafter “NWC”) within The National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (hereinafter “NIED”) owns and operates observation networks for earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic activity and also administers and controls the huge bodies of data provided by the observation networks.
     Based on The Research Data Policy prescribed by NIED on March 6, 2019, and The Intellectual Property Policy prescribed by NIED on March 29, 2017, NWC will manage and operate the observation networks in a smooth and efficient manner with the aim of returning research data to society, and hereby states its basic policy for the purpose of delivering the maximum possible value for society.

2.  Definition of Data

  • The data referred to herein means: Data obtained from the observation networks operated and managed by NWC (including core samples and other samples); Data provided by other organizations and which is managed by NWC; And other data derived thereof. Furthermore, this also includes publicly disclosed databases and software from among research results obtained by employees of NWC in the course of their duties, and data which is archived by NWC for the purpose of use and application among data that is not publicly disclosed (including back data that is the source for public data in research papers etc.),

(1)  User Registration

  •  With regard to data usage, we employ an authentication method with a user account and password, to ever more precisely capture the status of data usage and in order to continue to disclose data in a manner befitting the requirements of all users. We therefor request that you register as a user before using data.

(2)  Prohibition of Redistribution

  •  For disclosed data, the re-distribution (secondary distribution), selling or alteration of data files is prohibited, including observation waveforms and hypocenter information.

(3)  Citation of Observation Data

  • When using data from MOWLAS (Monitoring of Waves on Land and Seafloor) and each observation network in academic publications and research presentations, please cite the corresponding DOI number. DOI for each observation network and citation examples are provided in appendix (a). Also, please cite the literature outlined in appendix (b) for explaining each observation network. However, data publicly disclosed online includes data for which copyrights are owned by third parties other than NWC. If using such data, please inquire to the relevant party owning the copyrights.
     When citing image files etc. publicly disclosed online, please be sure to specify the fact of citing NWC’s copyrighted materials, and provide a URL that can be used to reference the original drawing for the image file in question. Please note that it is prohibited to reference any material that is slanderous or defamatory, any material that is contrary to public policy, and anything that is in contrary to laws and ordinances.

(4)  Reporting of Results

  •  In order to ascertain the necessity/benefit of data provision by investing/accumulating data utilization accomplishments, for the purposes of improving and continuing the service, and to further enhance and maintain observation networks, please ensure that you report to NWC any results obtained through the usage of acquired data. It is mandatory to report any usage outside of research and development of the data such as in consulting services, usage in municipalities/local governments, product development, and usage of the data for acquiring patents. For an outline of reports for each result obtained, please refer to appendix (c). If contact is not forthcoming despite using data, the service may be terminated.

3.  Other

  •  For data that cannot be obtained from the Website, it may be possible to use the data by obtaining it at NWC (appendix d) or to use it through conducting joint research with NWC, so please enquire as necessary.
     Please note that a fee may be charged for instances where special procedures are required for data provision.

4.  Enquiries/Questions

    • Enquiries regarding technical aspects of observation network data:
      High Sensitivity Seismograph Network (Hi-net), F-net Broadband Seismograph Network (F-net), Fundamental Volcano Observation Network (V-net), Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis along the Japan Trench (S-net), Dense Oceanfloor Network system for Earthquakes and Tsunamis (DONET)
        https://hinetwww11.bosai.go.jp/nied/contact_us/?LANG=en

      Strong-motion Seismograph Networks (K-NET, KiK-net)
        kyoshin[AT]bosai.go.jp
        Please replace [AT] with @, the at symbol.

    • Enquiries regarding usage of intellectual property rights including copyrights
      Planning Department Section for Social Collaboration
        chizai_riyou[AT]bosai.go.jp
        Please replace [AT] with @, the at symbol.

    • Please send Deliverables (results etc.) to:
      By post: Tennodai 3-1, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 305-0006
          NIED Network Center for Earthquake, Tsunami and Volcano
      By electronic data: Same E-mail address as enquiries for technical items for observation data.

Appendix

(a) For DOIs for MOWLAS and each observation network


(b) Reference Documents

  •  Regarding general outlines for each observation network, please refer to the following research papers about MOWLAS and each observation network, and please cite them where necessary.
    • MOWLAS and each observation network (Hi-net, F-net, K-NET, KiK-net, V-net, S-net, DONET)
      Aoi, S., Y. Asano, T. Kunugi, T. Kimura, K. Uehira, N. Takahashi, H. Ueda, K. Shiomi, T. Matsumoto, and H. Fujiwara, 2020, MOWLAS: NIED observation network for earthquake, tsunami and volcano, Earth, Planets Space, 72, 126, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40623-020-01250-x

    • Seismic Observation Networks (Hi-net, F-net, K-NET, KiK-net)
      Okada,Y., K. Kasahara, S. Hori, K. Obara, S. Sekiguchi, H. Fujiwara, and A. Yamamoto, 2004, Recent progress of seismic observation networks in Japan -Hi-net, F-net, K-NET and KiK-net -, Earth, Planets Space, 56, xv-xxviii, https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03353076.

    • High Sensitivity Seismograph Network (Hi-net)
      Obara, K., K. Kasahara, S. Hori, and Y. Okada, 2005, A densely distributed high-sensitivity seismograph network in Japan: Hi-net by National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention, Rev. Sci. Instrum. 76, 021301, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1854197.
      Shiomi, K., K. Obara, M. Matsumura, 2009, Construction of NIED High Sensitivity Seismograph Network (Hi-net) and its Contribution, J. Seismol. Soc. Japan (Zisin 2), 61, S1-S7, https://doi.org/10.4294/zisin.61.1.

    • Strong-motion Seismograph Networks (K-NET, KiK-net)
      Aoi, S., T. Kunugi, H. Nakamura, and H. Fujiwara, 2011, Deployment of new strong motion seismographs of K-NET and KiK-net, in “Earthquake Data in Engineering Seismology” ed. by S. Akkar, P. Gulkan, and T. van Eck, Geotechnical, Geological, and Earthquake Engineering, 14, Springer, Dordrecht, 167-186, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0152-6_12.
      Kunugi, T., S. Aoi, and H. Fujiwara, 2009, Strong Motion Observation in Japan - History and Perspective -, J. Seismol. Soc. Japan (Zisin 2), 61, S19-S34, https://doi.org/10.4294/zisin.61.19.

    • Broadband Seismograph Network (F-net)
      Fukuyama E., M. Ishida, S. Hori, S. Sekuguchi, and S. Watada, 1996, Broadband Seismic Observation Conducted under the FRESSIA Project, NIED Report, 57, 23-31, https://doi.org/10.24732/nied.00001078.
      Matsumoto T., S. Hori, and H. Matsubayashi, 2009, Broadband Seismic Observation - NIED F-net, J. Seismol. Soc. Japan (Zisin 2), 61, S9-S18, https://doi.org/10.4294/zisin.61.9.

    • Volcano Observation Network (V-net)
      Tanada, T., H. Ueda, M. Nagai, and M. Ukawa, 2017, NIED’s V-net, the fundamental volcano observation network in Japan, J. Disaster Res., 12 (5), 926-931, https://doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2017.p0926.

    • Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis along the Japan Trench (S-net)
      Kanazawa, T., K. Uehira, M. Mochizuki, T. Shinbo, H. Fujimoto, S. Noguchi, T. Kunugi, K. Shiomi, S. Aoi, T. Matsumoto, S. Sekiguchi, and Y. Okada, 2016, S-net project, cabled observation network for earthquakes and tsunamis, SubOptic 2016, WE2B-3.
      Uehira, K., T. Kanazawa, M. Mochizuki, H. Fujimoto, S. Noguchi, T. Shinbo, K. Shiomi, T. Kunugi, S. Aoi, T. Matsumoto, S. Sekiguchi, Y. Okada, M. Shinohara, and T. Yamada, 2016, Outline of Seafloor Observation Network for Earthquakes and Tsunamis along the Japan Trench (S-net), EGU General Assembly 2016, EGU2016-13832.
      Mochizuki, M., T. Kanazawa, K. Uehira, T. Shimbo, K. Shiomi, T. Kunugi, S. Aoi, T. Matsumoto, S. Sekiguchi, N. Yamamoto, N. Takahashi, M. Shinohara, and T. Yamada, 2016, S-net project: Construction of large scale seafloor observatory network for tsunamis and earthquakes in Japan, AGU Fall Meeting, NH43B-1840.

    • Dense Oceanfloor Network system for Earthquakes and Tsunamis (DONET)
      Kaneda, Y., K. Kawaguchi, E. Araki, H. Matsumoto, T. Nakamura, S. Kamiya, K. Ariyoshi, T. Hori, T. Baba, and N. Takahashi, 2015, Development and application of an advanced ocean floor network system for megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis, in ”Seafloor Observatories, A new vision of the Earth from the Abyss”, ed. by P. Favali, L. Beranzoli, and A. De Santis, Springer Praxis Books, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 643-663, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11374-1_25.
      Kawaguchi, K., S. Kaneko, T. Nishida, and T. Komine: , 2015, Construction of the DONET real-time seafloor observatory for earthquakes and tsunami monitoring, in ”Seafloor Observatories, A new vision of the Earth from the Abyss”, ed. by P. Favali, L. Beranzoli, and A. De Santis, Springer Praxis Books, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 211-228, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11374-1_10.


(c) Reporting of Results

  • Please send the following by postage or Email: When issuing in the form of printed material a thesis/abstract for presentation at a conference/results report, please provide a reprint. If writing a report based on a survey or conducting damage estimation/prediction for the purposes of disaster risk reduction, please provide a copy of the report in question.
    If using this data for contracted work etc., please be sure to inform the contracting party of this fact, and please ensure that either the contracting party or a contractor that has permission of the contracting party provides a results report.
    In instances where data has been used but there are no concrete deliverables such as printed materials or in instances where these cannot be publicly disclosed, please inform us regarding intended usage. If you inform NIED of the fact that deliverables cannot be disclosed, NIED will never disclose the contents thereof to any third party.
    Please be sure to report to NIED also regarding usage other than for research and development, such as usage in consulting services, usage in municipalities/local governments, product development or acquiring patents.

    In cases where school children or students have used this data for the purpose of research projects but “did not write any reports”, or in cases where a regular citizen “just wanted to view waveforms”, we would be very grateful if you could provide us with details thereof and any feedback using the contact details provided in (4).

(d) Regarding data that is in the scope of public disclosure but which cannot be directly acquired from the Website.

  •  There is some data that due to system restrictions cannot be directly acquired from NIED’s Website even though it is in the scope of public disclosure. As the preparation work for providing such data is both time and labor intensive, usage thereof is restricted to that engaged in for the purpose of research and development. Furthermore, please be advised that provision of such data will involve prior deliberations regarding feasibility of provision, cost, etc.