The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) together with Gadjah Mada University (UGM), University of Indonesia, and Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) are developing an earthquake and tsunami monitoring system through research called System Processing Development of InaTEWS Merah Putih as an implementation of IDRIP (Indonesia Disaster Resilience Initiatives Project). In order to review the research process, the BMKG consisting of PIU IDRIP, PPK IDRIP, and BMKG Technical Team visited the UGM Geophysical Laboratory on Wednesday (24/04).
‘To review the progress and obstacles, we need a lot of discussion and input so that the desired target in this research can be achieved.’ said R. Agung Prasetyo as PPK IDRIP when interviewed by UGM Geophysical Media. This is also one of the reasons for the BMKG team’s visit to UI, ITB, and UGM on this occasion to discuss the sustainability of InaTEWS Merah Putih.
Photo with BMKG Team and UGM Team during the Visit to UGM Geophysical Laboratory (26/04)
Discussion between BMKG and UGM team at the Geophysical Laboratory on Wednesday (24/04).
This research carries the name Merah Putih as a manifestation of the BMKG and Consortium’s desire for technological independence, especially in the development of earthquake and tsunami data processing systems.
‘The BMKG itself still uses foreign-made software to process earthquake data, so we want to produce a processing system developed by Indonesia. Thus, it is called ‘Merah Putih’ which is the identity of our country,’ Agung continued.
Being independent in earthquake processing technology research is a step that is being pursued by Indonesia. This is done in order to minimise risks and expand capacity in facing the threat of earthquakes and tsunamis, especially in densely populated areas in Indonesia. In line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 11, namely Sustainable Cities and Settlements, more advanced and independent earthquake processing technology will create community resilience in facing earthquake and tsunami disasters.
Author : Shofi Rahmadini K
Photos : Imma, Shofi