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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION | Patterns and rates of surface deformation provide important information about active volcanic processes. This information is used to monitor the Hawaiian volcanoes for potential eruption and volcano hazards and to advance our scientific understanding of the volcanoes as physical systems. HVO monitors ground deformation in real time with tiltmeters and dilatometers and in near real-time with the Global Positioning System (GPS). In addition, we conduct periodic GPS and leveling surveys to extend the spatial coverage of the data. We have a variety of field and office projects related to our scientific and monitoring efforts. |
| VOLUNTEER DUTIES | Routine field work includes conducting GPS and
leveling surveys and maintaining continuous GPS, tiltmeter, and dilatometer
stations. Most of these stations are remote and can be accessed only by
off-road vehicle (4x4), helicopter, or foot. Work can be strenuous and,
occasionally, at altitudes to 13,500 ft (4,100 m).
Typically, volunteers divide their time between field and office work. Ongoing office projects available for interested volunteers include:
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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED |
Familiarity with UNIX, Java, JSP, MySQL, HTML,
Perl, Fortran, Matlab, GIS, Windows are all helpful. Electronics and construction
skills are helpful for the building and maintenance of continuous deformation
monitoring stations. A background in geology, geophysics, geodesy, mathematics or physics would be useful for data analysis and interpretation. |
