GeoNet

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

GeoNet provides real-time earthquake and volcanic monitoring data and related analytics for New Zealand.

Target Customer

Not explicitly stated in content; inferred to include researchers, government agencies, emergency management professionals, educators

Key Differentiator

National-scale, integrated geoscience monitoring platform with real-time data across earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and environmental data, plus APIs, dashboards, and open data licensing

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content

Pain Points

1Need for real-time hazard monitoring and situational awareness for earthquakes and volcanic activity
2Accessibility to consolidated seismic/volcanic data and online visualization tools
3Programmatic access to data via APIs for research, analysis, and application development

Key Features

1Earthquake Catalogue, Felt Reports, Seismic Waveforms, Strong Motion Data
2Volcanic Activity Bulletins and Volcanic Alert Levels
3Tsunami Gauges and Tsunami Gauge Network
4Cameras and Drums (seismograph traces) for live/historical context
5Data Access via GeoNet API, Tilde Time Series API, Shaking Layers API; AWS Open Data
6Geodetic, Geomagnetic, and Environmental Monitoring Data

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Improved hazard monitoring and situational awareness through centralized, real-time data
2Enhanced accessibility to seismic, volcanic, and environmental data for analysis and decision-making
3Ability to publish, share, and reuse data via APIs and open data licensing

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive, integrated National Seismograph/Volcano monitoring network for New Zealand
2Publicly accessible data via APIs and AWS Open Data
3Multiple data types (earthquakes, felt reports, waveforms, strong motion, volcanology, tsunami, environmental data)
4Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License for GeoNet content
5Dedicated modules and dashboards (e.g., intensity maps, drums) for visualization
6Active collaboration between NHC Toka Tū Ake and Earth Sciences New Zealand

Key Benefits

1Real-time hazard monitoring and alerts

2Wide range of data types (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, environmental data)

3Public data access and developer-friendly APIs

4Educational resources and tutorials

5Open data licensing enables reuse and collaboration

Case Studies & Success Stories

Filling the gap: Port Taranaki tsunami gauge enhances national monitoring network

Case #1

GeoNet installed a new tsunami gauge at Port Taranaki, strengthening New Zealand’s ability to monitor and respond to tsunami threats along the west coast of the North Island.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

GeoNet is a national collaboration providing real-time and historical data on earthquakes, volcanic activity, and environmental monitoring, with dashboards, data access via multiple APIs, and educational resources across New Zealand.

Target Market

Researchers, government agencies, emergency management organizations, educators, and professionals requiring hazard monitoring data in New Zealand

Unique Value Proposition

A nationally coordinated hazard monitoring platform offering integrated seismic, volcanic, tsunami, and environmental data with public APIs, dashboards, and an open data license.

Technical Requirements

Access via GeoNet API, Tilde Time Series API, Shaking Layers API; data also available through AWS Open Data; supports FDSN WFS data formats

Pricing Model

Not specified in content; licensing noted as Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License

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