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Each BLCA device records ground acceleration continuously and stores the hourly data in compressed Parquet format. To work with these data files, users must first download them from the BLCASN platform and convert them to a more accessible format such as CSV or Excel (.xlsx).To download data:Create an account on …

Following the successful development of the BUET Low-Cost Accelerometer (BLCA), these devices have been deployed across various locations in Bangladesh. This initiative has been made possible through the support of partner institutions that generously provide infrastructure and collaboration.As of 28 November 2025, multiple BLCA stations across the country have already …

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to geohazards such as earthquakes and landslides. Despite this, the country lacks an effective, large-scale monitoring and early warning system. One of the major barriers has been the high procurement and maintenance cost of commercial seismic and geotechnical instruments. In many cases, government agencies procure expensive …