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LocOO3D User's Manual

Downey, Nathan J.; Ballard, Sanford B.; Hipp, James R.; Begnaud, Michael A.

Loc003D is a software tool that computes geographical locations for seismic events at regional to global scales. This software has a rich set of features, including the ability to use custom 3D velocity models, correlated observations and master event locations. The Loc003D software is especially useful for research related to seismic monitoring applications, since it allows users to easily explore a variety of location methods and scenarios and is compatible with the CSS3.0 software format used in monitoring applications. The Loc003D software is available on the web at: www.sandia.gov/salsa3d/Software.html The software is packaged with this user's manual and a set of example datasets, the use of which is described in this manual.