Nevada Seismic Research Affiliates (NSRA)
of the University of Nevada
Summary of Activities

Purpose

The Nevada Seismic Research Affiliates promotes research in seismology and earthquake hazard reduction activities in cooperation with public and private institutions and individuals.

The University of Nevada must be in the forefront of communicating with users of seismic data, understanding their needs, and transfering information on seismic hazards to them.

Government support for research will remain strong, but additional funds may not be available to maintain or improve monitoring in the Las Vegas region or eastern Nevada.

Summary of Projects

Seismic Monitoring and Earthquake Hazard Keck Foundation, Sierra Pacific Power, Pacific Gas and Electric; ?? $75,000 equipment
$15,000 installation
$50,000/year operation
Nevada Broadcast of Earthquakes Union Pacific Foundation, Sierra Pacific Power, Pacific Gas and Electric; ?? $10,000/year development & maint.
Consortium for Economic Migration and Tomography William Lettis & Assoc.; members $30,000/year fellowship & support
Internet Presence for Professional Organization Seismological Society of America $1000/year start-up

Fiscal Controls

The NSRA is a project of the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation. A faculty management team at the UNR Seismological Laboratory administers funds donated to the Foundation and designated for the NSRA. The management team provides reports to each NSRA contributor at least yearly.

Projects requiring performance or confidentiality agreements can be negotiated through the UNR Grants and Contracts office.

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