Vibration Meter - Vibration measurement & monitoring

About the app

A vibration meter functions as a seismograph or seismometer, utilized to gauge the intensity of vibrations, tremors, earthquakes, and even bodily movements, along with other objects in your vicinity.

This application enables the detection and recording of seismic waves produced by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and various other vibrational sources and shocks.

Your mobile device's accelerometer is employed for detecting vibrations and conducting measurement analysis.

The graphical representation illustrates ground motion recorded at a specific measuring point. Ground movement or object motion is depicted as a function of time across three Cartesian axes, where the z axis is oriented perpendicularly to the Earth's surface, while the x and y axes are parallel to it.

The Mercalli intensity scale serves as a standard for assessing the impact intensity of earthquakes. It evaluates the earthquake effects itself and differs from moment magnitude measurements.

The Richter Scale provides a numerical value to quantify the energy released during an earthquake event. Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) refers to the highest ground acceleration experienced during seismic activity at a particular location. It correlates to the largest absolute acceleration noted on an accelerogram associated with a specific earthquake.

This application incorporates the Instrumental Intensity Scale, developed by The United States Geological Survey, mapping peak ground acceleration and peak ground velocity onto an intensity scale analogous to the Mercalli Scale. Seismologists across the globe utilize these values for creating shake maps.

The Mercalli Intensity Scale classifies the following levels of vibration and damage impacts:

I. Instrumental - Not perceived. Documented by seismographs.

II. Weak - Sensed only at the upper levels of tall structures.

III. Slight - Felt indoors, resembling a passing light truck.

IV. Moderate - Windows and doors rattle; akin to a passing train.

V. Rather Strong - Perceived by everyone; small items disarranged.

VI. Strong - Books fall from shelves; trees shake; some damage occurs.

VII. Very Strong - Standing becomes difficult; structural damage may happen.

VIII. Destructive - Major damage observed; trees may break.

IX. Violent - Widespread panic; serious damage with visible cracks.

X. Intense - Most structures destroyed; rails become distorted.

XI. Extreme - Significant bending of rails; pipelines severely impacted.

XII. Catastrophic - Near-total destruction.

Utilize your smartphone or tablet to assess and track all vibrations and shocks!

What's new

Export to csv file fixed

Other minor bugs fixed