Seismic event interpretation using scripts

A software system is described that uses artificial intelligence techniques to analyze seismic events. Seismic events are described in terms of scripts and matched to observed detections which are represented by frames. Heuristics constrain the matching process and rules are used to eliminate uninteresting detections. Since accurate interpretation is not possible, multiple interpretations are allowed. Each interpretation has a confidence associated with it based on probability theory. In addition, scripts are automatically generated to classify common seismic events. By overcoming the limitations of conventional techniques the system provides better analysis (although not exactly quantifiable) while still being computationally practical. In addition, the system is extensible, whereas previous systems were not.<>