IRISUSGS

IRISUSGS is a joint program of the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) that coordinates seismology data collection, archiving, and rapid dissemination across academic and government seismic networks. The collaboration aims to integrate IRIS's data infrastructure with USGS real-time monitoring and hazard assessment activities, enabling researchers and operational agencies to access diverse seismic datasets through common standards.

Its activities include developing and enforcing data exchange standards, such as SEED and SEEDLink or MiniSEED plus FDSN conventions; coordinating instrument deployment and maintenance among partner institutions; implementing quality control protocols; and supporting joint research on seismicity, waveform analysis, and rapid event characterization.

Data and services produced under IRISUSGS are made available through IRIS data management facilities and USGS portals. Real-time seismic feeds, waveform data, event catalogs, and historical archives can be accessed by researchers, educators, emergency managers, and the public, subject to applicable data-sharing policies.

Governance is provided by a joint steering committee comprising IRIS member institutions and USGS program offices, with working groups focused on data standards, software, and user services. The collaboration enhances reliability, interoperability, and the global scientific utility of seismology data.

See also: IRIS, USGS, ANSS, SEED, FDSN.