Centre for Geohazard Observations

The mission of the Centre for Geohazard Observations is to install, maintain, and manage the Earth Observatory of Singapore’s geohazard observation networks in and around Southeast Asia. It aims to achieve high serviceability of the networks to consistently record quality data necessary to the fundamental research conducted by the Observatory.

Supporting Scientific Research

The Centre for Geohazard Observations (CGO) installs, maintains, and manages the Earth Observatory of Singapore’s (EOS) geophysical and other field instrumentation stations and networks spread over several countries in and around Southeast Asia. The CGO also conducts geophysical surveys in aid of research, providing support in various technical matters that include the acquisition, computing, and archiving of geophysical data. The Centre strives to provide an innovative and conducive technological environment for our scientists both in the field and in the laboratory.

In providing effective technical and research support to the Observatory, CGO works closely with the Observatory researchers. Scientific requirements as well as technical and operational constrains are fully considered in all implementation and maintenance plans. CGO also works closely with our Southeast Asia collaborators, aiming to strengthen and expand the relationship to advance the regional geohazard research community.

Facilities

Lab Volcano Facilities
MIBB GPS Network
Sumatran GPS Array (SuGAr)
Seismic Network
Infrasound Monitoring System
GNSS stations for sea-level monitoring
Airborne LiDAR
Terrestrial LiDAR
Ground-penetrating Radar
Geotouch

Image Source: Juniator Tulius/Earth Observatory of Singapore.

A seismic station installed by CGO in Shan State, Myanmar. Image Source: Leong Choong Yew/Earth Observatory of Singapore.

Field engineers from CGO setting up the GPS antenna base plate of a coastal GPS station in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for a sea-level rise research project. Image Source: Leong Choong Yew/Earth Observatory of Singapore.

CGO staff and their collaborators from Indonesia’s CVGHM servicing a volcano observation station located 2,470 metres above sea level on the summit of Mount Marapi, Sumatra, Indonesia. Image Source: Leong Choong Yew/Earth Observatory of Singapore.