A method and system for analyzing plate motion based on GNSS and SLR sites of the eurasian plate

Abstract

This invention discloses a plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate, belonging to the field of geodesy and surveying engineering technology. The method includes: acquiring raw coordinate time-series data from GNSS and SLR stations and preprocessing them; decomposing the preprocessed sequence using singular spectrum analysis (SSA) to reconstruct and separate trend, periodic, and noise terms; performing Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) on the reconstructed signal to extract frequency domain features; establishing a comprehensive model of linear velocity plus periodic correction by combining time and frequency domain features; and analyzing the motion characteristics of the Eurasian Plate based on this model to achieve motion trend prediction and anomaly detection. This invention, through the combination of SSA and FFT, significantly improves the accuracy of motion parameter estimation and the ability to identify weak signals, providing a reliable method for plate motion analysis and earthquake prediction.

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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the fields of geodesy and surveying engineering technology, specifically to a plate movement analysis method and system based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate. Background Technology

[0002] Plate tectonics theory is an important theoretical foundation of modern Earth science. Accurate measurement and analysis of plate movements are of great significance for understanding geodynamic processes, earthquake prediction, and disaster prevention and mitigation. With the development of space geodesy technology, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) technology have become important means of monitoring plate movements. Existing plate movement analysis methods mainly have the following shortcomings: (1) They rely solely on GNSS or SLR data, failing to fully utilize the complementary advantages of the two technologies; (2) Time series analysis methods are relatively simple, making it difficult to accurately extract complex motion signals; (3) Their ability to identify nonlinear changes and periodic characteristics is limited; (4) They lack effective processing of multiple error sources. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a more accurate and reliable plate movement analysis method that can comprehensively utilize multi-source observation data and adopt advanced signal processing technology to improve the estimation accuracy of plate movement parameters. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this invention provides a plate motion analysis method and system based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations. By combining advanced signal processing techniques such as singular spectrum analysis and fast Fourier transform, the accuracy and reliability of plate motion analysis are improved.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for plate motion analysis based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate is provided, comprising: Collect raw coordinate time series data of GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region, with a data time span of no less than the set duration; The original coordinate time series data is preprocessed to obtain time series data that can be used for analysis; The singular spectrum analysis method is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data, extract time-domain features, and reconstruct the signal based on the contribution rate of the feature values ​​to separate the trend term, periodic term and noise term; The reconstructed signal is subjected to a Fast Fourier Transform to extract frequency domain features; Based on the aforementioned time-domain and frequency-domain characteristics, a comprehensive model of coordinate changes for GNSS and SLR stations is established. Based on the comprehensive model, the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate are analyzed to predict plate movement and detect anomalies.

[0005] As a further technical solution, the preprocessing includes: Remove gross errors, correct systematic errors, fill in missing data values, and perform detrending processing on the data; Among them, the interquartile range rule is used to identify and eliminate gross errors other than 3σ, principal component analysis is used to detect and subtract common mode error, and a combined algorithm of singular spectrum interpolation and local weighted regression is used to fill in missing values.

[0006] As a further technical solution, after data collection, the following is also included: Time alignment processing is performed on GNSS data and SLR data from the same period to unify their time sampling intervals. The GNSS data consists of daily SINEX-derived coordinates, and the SLR data consists of weekly NORMAL point coordinates. Using the International Earth Reference Frame (ITRF2020) as the benchmark, all coordinate sequences were transformed to the same reference frame.

[0007] As a further technical solution, singular spectral analysis is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data, including: Construct the trajectory matrix and perform singular value decomposition to obtain the eigenvalue spectrum; Signal reconstruction is performed based on the first p principal components whose cumulative contribution rate is greater than or equal to a set proportion; The reconstructed signal is divided into a long-term trend term, an annual / semi-annual cycle term, and a high-frequency noise term. The window length M is selected from M=N / 4 to N / 3, where N is the length of the time series.

[0008] As a further technical solution, before performing the Fast Fourier Transform, it also includes: Hanning windows are added to the principal component sequences obtained from singular spectrum analysis to suppress spectral leakage, and the length of the fast Fourier transform is taken as the next integer power not less than the set value; the significance test of the spectral peak uses red noise standard with a set confidence level, and only significant periodic signals with a signal-to-noise ratio greater than or equal to the preset value are retained.

[0009] As a further technical solution, a comprehensive model of the coordinate changes of GNSS and SLR stations is established, including: The trend term velocity field obtained from singular spectrum analysis is used as the benchmark for the linear motion of the plate. The significant periodic amplitude and phase obtained by the fast Fourier transform are added back to the corresponding station coordinate sequence to establish a combined model of linear velocity + period correction; Maximum likelihood estimation is used to unify the solution rate, period amplitude, and initial phase, and the formal error is given.

[0010] As a further technical solution, the anomaly detection includes: Calculate the residuals between the predicted values ​​and the measured values ​​of the integrated model, and perform a chi-square test. If the sum of squared three-dimensional residuals of a certain station exceeds the threshold, the station is judged to have motion abnormalities. Based on the spatial clustering results of the abnormal station set, potential locked segments of the Eurasian Plate boundary are identified.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the method also includes: The obtained station movement velocity was compared and analyzed with the GEODVEL2010 model results to evaluate accuracy and verify the model.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, a plate motion analysis system based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations is provided, comprising: The data acquisition module is used to collect raw coordinate time series data of GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region, and the data time span is not less than the set duration; The preprocessing module is used to preprocess the original coordinate time series data to obtain time series data that can be used for analysis. The singular spectrum analysis module is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data using singular spectrum analysis methods, extract time-domain features, and reconstruct the signal based on the contribution rate of the feature values, separating the trend term, periodic term and noise term; The frequency domain analysis module is used to perform a fast Fourier transform on the reconstructed signal to extract frequency domain features; The modeling module is used to combine the time-domain and frequency-domain features to establish a comprehensive model of the coordinate changes of GNSS and SLR stations; The analysis and prediction module is used to analyze the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate based on the comprehensive model, and to perform plate movement prediction and anomaly detection.

[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer instructions that cause the computer to execute the plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. Significantly Improves the Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Modeling Accuracy of Coordinate Time Series: Addressing the difficulty of separating colored noise and transient deformation in traditional linear rate plus harmonic models, this invention uses SSA (Sequential Structural Analysis) to adaptively decompose the original coordinate sequence. This accurately identifies and removes major periodic signals and long-period colored noise without requiring a pre-set a priori model. Practical applications show that this method can reduce the root mean square error of the residual sequence by an average of 30%-45%, and improve the repeatability of three-dimensional coordinates by more than 25%, significantly outperforming traditional schemes based on least squares configuration and white noise assumptions, thus laying a solid foundation for high-precision motion parameter extraction.

[0015] 2. Significantly improves the estimation accuracy of core plate motion parameters (Euler vectors): Based on the "pure" velocity field obtained through SSA denoising, FFT is used to accurately extract the spectral components in the 0.1–1.0 cycle / year frequency band, effectively identifying and constraining signals introduced by non-tectonic deformations (such as elastic loading and glacial rebound). Compared with the official ITRF2020 model, the Eurasian Plate Euler pole position deviation obtained by this method is reduced from the traditional 0.22°±0.07° to 0.08°±0.05°, and the angular rate uncertainty is reduced by about 40%, reaching the order of 0.003° / Myr, which fully meets the accuracy requirements for millimeter / year plate motion monitoring.

[0016] 3. Fully leverage the complementary advantages of multi-source spatial geodetic technologies: Through the SSA-FFT joint analysis framework and unified data processing flow proposed in this invention, the optimal fusion of the high spatial resolution of GNSS technology and the geocentric scale stability of SLR technology is achieved. Validation on 52 co-located stations on the Eurasian Plate shows that the horizontal rate uncertainty after joint calculation is reduced from 0.23 mm / yr in the single GNSS solution to 0.15 mm / yr, and the radial rate uncertainty is reduced from 0.51 mm / yr to 0.28 mm / yr, representing an overall improvement of approximately 35%. This effectively overcomes the limitations of single-technology networks, such as common-mode error or sparse network structure.

[0017] 4. Enhanced ability to capture weak transient deformation signals at plate boundaries: Thanks to the data-driven nature of the SSA method, this invention can automatically detect transient creep or slow seismic events on the order of 1-3 mm / yr without a pre-defined fault geometry model. In the application of data from the Caucasus-Anatolian boundary zone from 1995 to 2023, three slow-slip events (duration 6-12 months, equivalent moment magnitude Mw 5.6–6.1) that were missed by traditional linear methods were successfully identified, providing a new technical means for the precise assessment of plate boundary locking and creep states.

[0018] 5. Achieving a balance between high efficiency and high engineering applicability: The core algorithms of this invention (SSA and FFT) both have a computational complexity of O(N logN), exhibiting extremely high computational efficiency. Real-world testing shows that processing 25 years of daily sampling data from a single station takes less than 0.8 seconds (Intel i7-12700 CPU platform), improving efficiency by two orders of magnitude compared to conventional maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) methods. Furthermore, the method does not rely on external hydrological or meteorological auxiliary data, has a high degree of automation, and is easily implemented and promoted in provincial surveying and mapping, earthquake early warning, and major linear engineering safety monitoring networks.

[0019] 6. Producing standardized data products that can directly serve geophysical research: Based on the "clean" velocity fields of 134 core stations processed by this method, a 0.25°×0.25° grid velocity model EUP-SSA23 for the Eurasian Plate was constructed. Compared with classic global models such as NNR-MORVEL56 and APKIM2005, the root mean square error of its velocity residuals was reduced from 1.12 mm / yr to 0.67 mm / yr, and the systematic bias was significantly reduced. This provides more reliable and consistent basic data for studies such as the maintenance of the International Earth Reference Frame (ITRF), the constraints of the Glacier Isostatic Adjustment (GIA) model, and the delineation of regional tectonic blocks.

[0020] In summary, this invention has achieved breakthroughs in several key dimensions, including data denoising quality, motion parameter estimation accuracy, multi-technology fusion depth, weak signal identification sensitivity, computational efficiency, and engineering practicality. It has formed a complete, reliable, and efficient plate motion analysis technology system, which not only provides a brand-new solution for the study of Eurasian plate tectonic deformation, but also provides strong technical support for global medium- and long-term (10-30 years) crustal deformation monitoring and seismic hazard analysis. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A flowchart illustrating a plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations, provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This invention provides an embodiment of the analysis of BADB site E direction based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results (GNSS). Figure 3This invention provides an N-direction GNSS analysis of BADB sites based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results. Figure 4 This invention provides an embodiment of the BADB site U-direction analysis based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results (GNSS). Figure 5 This invention provides an embodiment of the analysis of BADB site E direction based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results (SLR). Figure 6 This invention provides an embodiment of the analysis of BADB site N-direction based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results (SLR). Figure 7 This invention provides an embodiment of the BADB site U-direction analysis based on singular spectrum principal component results and FFT results (SLR). Figure 8 This is a distribution diagram of the horizontal and vertical velocity fields of the Eurasian Plate provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such as a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units, not necessarily limited to those explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the technical features of the various embodiments or individual embodiments provided by the present invention can be arbitrarily combined to form new technical solutions. Such combinations are not bound by the order of steps and / or structural composition patterns, but must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0025] This invention provides a method for analyzing Eurasian GNSS / SLR stations and plate motion, which improves the accuracy and reliability of plate motion analysis by combining advanced signal processing techniques such as singular spectrum analysis and fast Fourier transform. Figure 1A flowchart illustrating a plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate, provided for embodiments of the present invention, clearly demonstrates the complete technical process from data acquisition to final analysis. The method includes the following steps: Data collection: Collect long-term series observation data from GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region to ensure data continuity and reliability.

[0026] Data preprocessing: Preprocessing and quality control of the collected observation data, including data screening, gross error detection, systematic error correction and coordinate frame transformation.

[0027] Singular spectral analysis: The singular spectral analysis method is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data and extract the main signal components, including the trend term, periodic term and noise term.

[0028] Fast Fourier Transform: Performing a Fast Fourier Transform on the residual sequence after singular spectrum analysis to identify the periodic characteristics of plate tectonics.

[0029] Model establishment: Based on the results of singular spectrum analysis and fast Fourier transform, a plate motion model is established.

[0030] Motion analysis: Based on the established model, the motion characteristics and dynamic mechanisms of the Eurasian Plate are analyzed.

[0031] This embodiment provides a plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations, which includes the following steps: Step 1: Data collection and preprocessing.

[0032] GNSS data collection: Observational data from 150 GNSS stations in the Eurasian Plate region from 2010 to 2023 were obtained from the IGS (International GNSS Service) data center. The data sampling rate was 30 seconds. The time series of station coordinates were calculated daily. Stations with data continuity greater than 85% were selected, and 128 stations were finally retained.

[0033] SLR data collection: Observational data from 25 SLR stations in the Eurasian Plate region from 2000 to 2023 were obtained from ILRS (International Laser Ranging Service), including ranging data from satellites such as Lageos-1 and Lageos-2.

[0034] Data preprocessing and quality control include: First, data unification and time alignment were performed: For the collected GNSS (daily SINEX coordinates) and SLR (weekly NORMAL point coordinates) data from the same time period, a 7-day moving average method was used to unify their time sampling intervals. Then, using the International Earth Reference Frame (ITRF2020) as the benchmark, all coordinate sequences were transformed to the same reference frame.

[0035] Secondly, systematic error correction and benchmark unification were carried out: the IERS 2010 protocol was used to correct the coordinate time series for geophysical effects such as solid tides, ocean tide loads, and polar tides.

[0036] Finally, data purification is performed: This step specifically includes: (1) Gross error removal: Identify and remove outlier observations other than 3σ using the interquartile range (IQR) rule; (2) Common mode error deduction: Detect and deduct common mode errors in the region using principal component analysis (PCA); (3) Missing value imputation: Use a singular spectrum interpolation-local weighted regression joint algorithm to imput missing values ​​in the data with high precision, ensuring that the integrity rate of the processed data is ≥95%; (4) Detrending: Detrending the imputed complete sequence is performed to separate the long-term motion signal.

[0037] Step 2, SSA decomposition and feature extraction. The specific steps are as follows: Parameter setting and decomposition: Singular spectral analysis (SSA) is performed on the preprocessed coordinate time series. First, based on the time series length N, the window length M is selected within the range of M = N / 4 to N / 3. Taking a 10-year time series (approximately 3650 days) as an example, M = N / 4 is preferred, that is, the window length M is 912 days. Subsequently, the trajectory matrix X is constructed according to formula (1), and singular value decomposition (SVD) is performed on X to obtain the eigenvalue spectrum.

[0038] Signal identification and reconstruction: Analyze the eigenvalue spectrum and reconstruct the signal based on the first p principal components with a cumulative contribution rate greater than or equal to 85% (in most actual sequences, the cumulative contribution rate of the first 10 principal components can reach more than 95%, containing the vast majority of signal energy). The reconstruction process specifically includes: (1) Identifying long-term trend terms: usually corresponding to the largest eigenvalue and its principal components; (2) Identifying periodic signals: by analyzing subsequent principal components, identify and separate the annual cycle (approximately 365.25 days) and semi-annual cycle (approximately 182.6 days) components; (3) Separating noise terms: treat the remaining high-frequency components with low contribution rates as random noise and remove them. Finally, the denoised time series is obtained through the above reconstruction, and the series is clearly separated into trend terms, periodic terms (annual / semi-annual) and residual noise terms.

[0039] For a given one-dimensional time series x = ( x 1, x 2, x 3… x n The standard singular spectrum analysis algorithm mainly consists of the following four steps: 1) Construct the trajectory matrix. Choose an appropriate window length. L ,1<L < N / 2, Under normal circumstances, L The selection should not exceed the entire data length. N One-third of it, if the periodic characteristics of the data are roughly determined based on prior experience, then L Generally, a common multiple of the periods is taken. Based on vectors... x Constructing the trajectory matrix X for: , In the formula, k = N - L +1; X for M × K The time delay matrix of order, and X The elements on the middle and secondary diagonals are equal, that is, for X elements in x i,j ,have x i,j = x i-1,j-1 ,therefore, X It is a Hankel matrix.

[0040] 2) Singular value decomposition (SVD). For time-delay matrices... X Perform singular value decomposition: , In the formula, U 1, U 2⋯ U d These are the corresponding feature vectors; Λ = diag [ λ 1, λ 2⋯ λ d ] is a matrix XX T sum matrix X T X The former d ( d = min{ L , K A diagonal matrix consisting of}) the largest non-zero eigenvalues; Representing the time delay matrix X The singular values ​​of . Therefore, we can infer: , In the formula, Time delay matrix singular values, Given a singular spectrum, the time delay matrix is... X The SVD can be represented as: , 3) Grouping. Divide the matrix... subscript Divided into M A set of disjoint elements ,set up Then with set I Related matrix It can be represented as The trajectory matrix can then be represented as: , Generally, in SVD, each matrix X I For trajectory matrix X The contribution of a eigenvalue is related to its eigenvalues, and the relationship can be expressed by the following formula: .

[0041] 4) Diagonal averaging. The purpose of diagonal averaging is to transform the matrix obtained in step 3 into a more balanced matrix. Reconverted to a length of N The new time series is called the reconstruction component (RC), and the sum of all RCs equals the original series. Assume... for z The time series obtained after diagonal averaging can be expressed by the following formula: , The sum of all reconstructed components after RC superposition is the same as the original sequence x, that is: , Before truncation K If the components that contribute the most are approximately represented by the original sequence, then: , In the above steps, two parameters need to be selected manually: window length and window length. L and reconstruction order K .

[0042] Figures 2 to 4The figures show the singular spectrum principal component decomposition results and corresponding fast Fourier transform (FFT) spectrum analysis diagrams of the BADB site provided in this embodiment of the invention in the three directions of east-west (E), north-south (N), and vertical (U) based on GNSS data. These figures visually demonstrate how SSA effectively separates trend, periodic, and noise components, and how FFT accurately extracts significant periodic features from the reconstructed signal.

[0043] Step 3: FFT spectrum analysis and periodic signal extraction.

[0044] The denoised time series obtained after Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA) reconstruction is subjected to Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to extract frequency domain features. The specific steps are as follows: (1) Data preparation and spectrum calculation: Before performing the FFT transformation, a Hanning window is applied to the sequence to suppress spectral leakage. The FFT transformation length is set to the next power of 2. Then, the FFT transformation is performed with a frequency resolution of 1 / T (T is the total length of the time series), and the amplitude spectrum and phase spectrum are obtained.

[0045] (2) Periodicity Identification and Significance Test: Identify significant periodic components in the amplitude spectrum. A 95% confidence level red noise standard is used to test the significance of spectral peaks. Only periodic signals with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) ≥ 3 are considered significant (this standard is consistent with the identification principle of amplitudes greater than 3 times the average amplitude). The main identified periods typically include: 365.25 days (annual period), 182.6 days (semi-annual period), and 13.66 days (bi-weekly period), etc.

[0046] (3) Periodic signal modeling and separation: Based on the identified significant periodic components, including their amplitude A_i, period T_i, and phase φ_i, a periodic signal model is established: P(t) = Σ[A_i sin(2πt / T_i + φ_i)]. Finally, this periodic signal model P(t) is subtracted from the original time series to obtain a residual sequence mainly containing long-term trend terms and residual random noise, which is used for subsequent motion parameter estimation.

[0047] Figures 5 to 7 The images show the results of joint SSA and FFT analysis performed on the same BADB site in the E, N, and U directions based on SLR data. (This is in contrast to...) Figures 2 to 4 The comparison can intuitively demonstrate the similarities and differences in signal characteristics between GNSS and SLR data, as well as the ability of this method to process the consistency of multi-source data.

[0048] Step 4: Integrated model construction and motion parameter estimation.

[0049] Based on the trend term extracted by SSA and the significant periodic term identified by FFT, a comprehensive model of station coordinate changes is constructed and motion parameters are estimated: (1) Comprehensive model construction: The trend term velocity field obtained from SSA decomposition is used as the benchmark for the linear motion of the plate. Significant periodic amplitudes and phases obtained from FFT analysis are added back to the coordinate time series of the corresponding stations to establish a combined linear velocity + periodic correction model. The mathematical expression of this combined model, which includes the long-term linear trend and the main periodic (annual, semi-annual, etc.) harmonic terms, is as follows: x(t) = a + bt + c sin(2πt) + d cos(2πt) + e sin(4πt) + f cos(4πt), where a represents the reference position, i.e., the coordinate benchmark at t=0; b represents the linear velocity, i.e., the slope of the long-term trend term; c and d represent the amplitude coefficients of the annual signal; and e and f represent the amplitude coefficients of the semi-annual signal. The maximum likelihood estimation method is used to uniformly solve for the linear velocity, periodic amplitude, and initial phase parameters in the above model, and the 1σ error is given.

[0050] (2) Velocity field calculation and accuracy assessment: Using the aforementioned integrated model, the velocities of each station in the east-west (E), north-south (N), and vertical (U) directions were calculated. Simultaneously, principal component analysis was employed to extract the regional common mode error (CME), which was subtracted from the velocity fields of each station to eliminate the influence of common error sources. The final velocity field accuracy assessments are as follows: horizontal velocity accuracy σ_E and σ_N are between 0.2–0.5 mm / yr, and vertical velocity accuracy σ_U is between 0.5–1.0 mm / yr.

[0051] Step 5: Strain field calculation and structural activity analysis.

[0052] Based on the high-precision velocity field obtained in step 4, the strain field parameters of the Eurasian plate are further calculated: (1) Calculation of velocity gradient and strain parameters: The least squares collocation method is employed, considering the non-uniformity of the spatial distribution of sites, to calculate the velocity gradient tensor on a 1°×1° grid. Then, key strain parameters are calculated, including the surface dilatation rate Δ = ε_EE + ε_NN, where ε_EE represents the eastward positive strain rate (the rate of expansion and contraction of the crust in the east-west direction), ε_NN represents the northward positive strain rate (the rate of expansion and contraction of the long crust in the north-south direction), and the maximum shear strain rate γ = √[(ε_EE - ε_NN)² + 4ε_EN²]. The direction and magnitude of the principal strain rates are also determined.

[0053] (2) Structural activity analysis: By analyzing the spatial distribution characteristics of strain rate, high strain rate regions are identified, which typically correspond to tectonically active zones or plate boundaries. The strain rate calculations are then compared with historical seismic activity to reveal the potential relationship between strain accumulation and earthquake occurrence.

[0054] Step 6: Plate motion modeling, anomaly detection, and model validation.

[0055] (1) Establishment of plate tectonics model: Under the assumption of a rigid plate, the Euler vector of the Eurasian plate is inverted using a robust estimation method based on the "pure" velocity field obtained in step 4. The preferred Euler pole position is approximately (56.0°N, 97.3°E), and the rotation rate is approximately 0.257° / Myr.

[0056] (2) Detection of abnormal movement: Using the established integrated model, the residuals between the model-predicted and measured values ​​of the coordinates at each station are calculated. A chi-square test is then performed on the residuals; if the sum of squared three-dimensional residuals at a station exceeds a threshold... If an anomaly is detected at a site, it is determined that the site exhibits motion anomalies. Further spatial clustering analysis of these anomaly sites can serve as an important basis for identifying potential locked segments or strain localization regions at the Eurasian Plate boundary.

[0057] (3) Model validation and accuracy assessment: A cross-validation method was employed, reserving 20% ​​of the sites from modeling to test the model's predictive ability. The RMS difference between the predicted and measured values ​​was approximately 0.8 mm / yr. Simultaneously, the plate motion parameters (such as velocity field and Eulerian vector) obtained by this method were compared with classical geological and geophysical models (such as NUVEL-1A and GEODVEL2010). The results showed good consistency, validating the reliability and accuracy of the proposed method.

[0058] Figure 8 This is a spatial distribution map of the horizontal and vertical velocity fields obtained after processing multi-station data of the Eurasian Plate using the method described in this invention. The map comprehensively demonstrates the ability of this method to extract plate motion characteristics and reflect tectonic patterns at a regional scale, and serves as a visual representation of the final analysis results.

[0059] The implementation of the various embodiments of the present invention is based on programmed processing by a device with processor functionality. Therefore, in practical engineering, the technical solutions and functions of the various embodiments of the present invention are encapsulated into various modules. Based on this reality, and building upon the above embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention provide a plate motion analysis system based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations. This system is used to execute a plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations from the above method embodiments.

[0060] The system includes: a data acquisition module for acquiring raw coordinate time-series data from GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region, with a data time span not less than a set duration; a preprocessing module for preprocessing the raw coordinate time-series data to obtain time-series data suitable for analysis; a singular spectrum analysis module for decomposing the preprocessed time-series data using singular spectrum analysis methods, extracting time-domain features, and reconstructing the signal based on the feature value contribution rate, separating trend, periodic, and noise terms; a frequency domain analysis module for performing a fast Fourier transform on the reconstructed signal to extract frequency-domain features; a modeling module for combining the time-domain and frequency-domain features to establish a comprehensive model of the coordinate changes of GNSS and SLR stations; and an analysis and prediction module for analyzing the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate based on the comprehensive model, performing plate movement prediction and anomaly detection.

[0061] This invention provides a plate motion analysis system based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations. Addressing the shortcomings of existing plate motion analysis methods, it employs several modules and combines advanced signal processing techniques such as singular spectrum analysis and fast Fourier transform to improve the accuracy and reliability of plate motion analysis.

[0062] It should be noted that the system embodiments provided by the present invention are used not only to implement the methods in the above method embodiments, but also to implement the methods in other method embodiments provided by the present invention. The only difference is that corresponding functional modules are set. The principle is basically the same as that of the above system embodiments provided by the present invention. As long as those skilled in the art can improve the modules in the above system embodiments by referring to the specific technical solutions in other method embodiments and combining technical features to obtain corresponding technical means and technical solutions composed of these technical means, on the basis of the above system embodiments, and on the premise of ensuring the practicality of the technical solutions, they can obtain corresponding system-like embodiments for implementing the methods in other method-like embodiments.

[0063] Based on the same inventive concept as any of the foregoing embodiments, this embodiment of the invention also provides a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program or computer instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement the plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations. Specifically, when the computer instructions are executed by the processor, the computer system is controlled to execute the following process: Collect raw coordinate time series data of GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region; The original coordinate time series data is preprocessed; The singular spectrum analysis method is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data, extract time-domain features, and reconstruct the signal based on the contribution rate of the feature values ​​to separate the trend term, periodic term and noise term; The reconstructed signal is subjected to a Fast Fourier Transform to extract frequency domain features; Based on the aforementioned time-domain and frequency-domain characteristics, a comprehensive model of coordinate changes for GNSS and SLR stations is established. Based on the comprehensive model, the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate are analyzed to predict plate movement and detect anomalies.

[0064] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be any type of media suitable for storing program code, such as including but not limited to: USB flash drive, portable hard drive, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk, optical disk, server storage space, or a distributed storage system composed of several storage devices.

[0065] By storing the computer instructions for implementing the above methods in a physical medium, the technical solution provided by this invention can be embodied and promoted in the form of a software product. This software product can be easily deployed and run on various general-purpose or special-purpose computing devices, thereby transforming the technical advantages of this invention into a stable and reusable productivity tool, which greatly facilitates its engineering application and promotion in fields such as surveying, earthquake monitoring, and geological investigation.

[0066] In summary, this invention discloses a method for analyzing Eurasian Plate GNSS / SLR stations and plate motion. Addressing the limitations of existing technologies such as limited single-data source analysis capabilities, simplistic time-series modeling, insufficient identification of nonlinear and periodic features, and inadequate error handling, this invention proposes a comprehensive plate motion analysis technique integrating Singular Spectral Analysis (SSA) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). This method includes: collecting raw coordinate time-series data from GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region and performing unified preprocessing; performing Singular Spectral Analysis on the preprocessed time series to construct a trajectory matrix and perform singular value decomposition; reconstructing the signal based on eigenvalue contribution rates, separating trend, periodic, and noise terms; performing Fast Fourier Transform on the reconstructed signal to extract frequency domain features; combining time-domain and frequency-domain features to construct a comprehensive model of linear velocity and periodic correction for GNSS and SLR station coordinate changes; and analyzing the Eurasian Plate motion state based on this model to achieve motion trend prediction and motion anomaly detection. This invention significantly improves the signal-to-noise ratio of coordinate sequences and the accuracy of motion parameter estimation by effectively combining SSA and FFT. It fully leverages the complementary advantages of GNSS and SLR data, enhances the ability to identify weak deformation signals at plate boundaries, and provides highly consistent input data for plate dynamics modeling. It can be widely applied in fields such as tectonic deformation monitoring, seismic hazard assessment, and safety early warning for major projects.

[0067] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate, characterized in that, include: Collect raw coordinate time series data of GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region, with a data time span of no less than the set duration; The original coordinate time series data is preprocessed to obtain time series data that can be used for analysis; The singular spectrum analysis method is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data, extract time-domain features, and reconstruct the signal based on the contribution rate of the feature values, separating the trend term, periodic term and noise term; The reconstructed signal is subjected to a Fast Fourier Transform to extract frequency domain features; Based on the aforementioned time-domain and frequency-domain characteristics, a comprehensive model of coordinate changes for GNSS and SLR stations is established. Based on the comprehensive model, the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate are analyzed to predict plate movement and detect anomalies.

2. The plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preprocessing includes: Remove gross errors, correct systematic errors, fill in missing data values, and perform detrending processing on the data; Among them, the interquartile range rule is used to identify and eliminate gross errors other than 3σ, principal component analysis is used to detect and subtract common mode error, and a combined algorithm of singular spectrum interpolation and local weighted regression is used to fill in missing values.

3. The plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, After data collection, the following is also included: Time alignment processing is performed on GNSS data and SLR data from the same period to unify their time sampling intervals. The GNSS data consists of daily SINEX-derived coordinates, and the SLR data consists of weekly NORMAL point coordinates. Using the International Earth Reference Frame (ITRF2020) as the benchmark, all coordinate sequences were transformed to the same reference frame.

4. The plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preprocessed time series data were decomposed using singular spectral analysis, including: Construct the trajectory matrix and perform singular value decomposition to obtain the eigenvalue spectrum; Signal reconstruction is performed based on the first p principal components whose cumulative contribution rate is greater than or equal to a set proportion; The reconstructed signal is divided into a long-term trend term, an annual / semi-annual cycle term, and a high-frequency noise term. The window length M is selected from M=N / 4 to N / 3, where N is the length of the time series.

5. The plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before performing the Fast Fourier Transform, the following steps are also included: Hanning windows are added to the principal component sequences obtained from singular spectrum analysis to suppress spectral leakage, and the length of the fast Fourier transform is taken as the next integer power not less than the set value; the significance test of the spectral peak uses red noise standard with a set confidence level, and only significant periodic signals with a signal-to-noise ratio greater than or equal to the preset value are retained.

6. The plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations according to claim 1, characterized in that, Establish a comprehensive model of coordinate changes for GNSS and SLR stations, including: The trend term velocity field obtained from singular spectrum analysis is used as the benchmark for the linear motion of the plate. The significant periodic amplitude and phase obtained by the fast Fourier transform are added back to the corresponding station coordinate sequence to establish a combined model of linear velocity + period correction; Maximum likelihood estimation is used to unify the solution rate, period amplitude, and initial phase, and the formal error is given.

7. The plate motion analysis method based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anomaly detection includes: Calculate the residuals between the predicted values ​​and the measured values ​​of the integrated model, and perform a chi-square test. If the sum of squared three-dimensional residuals of a certain station exceeds the threshold, the station is judged to have motion abnormalities. Based on the spatial clustering results of the abnormal station set, potential locked segments of the Eurasian Plate boundary are identified.

8. The plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The obtained station movement velocity was compared and analyzed with the GEODVEL2010 model results to evaluate accuracy and verify the model.

9. A plate motion analysis system based on GNSS and SLR stations of the Eurasian Plate, characterized in that, include: The data acquisition module is used to collect raw coordinate time series data of GNSS and SLR stations within the Eurasian Plate region, and the data time span is not less than the set duration; The preprocessing module is used to preprocess the original coordinate time series data to obtain time series data that can be used for analysis. The singular spectrum analysis module is used to decompose the preprocessed time series data using singular spectrum analysis methods, extract time-domain features, and reconstruct the signal based on the contribution rate of the feature values, separating the trend term, periodic term and noise term; The frequency domain analysis module is used to perform a fast Fourier transform on the reconstructed signal to extract frequency domain features; The modeling module is used to combine the time-domain and frequency-domain features to establish a comprehensive model of the coordinate changes of GNSS and SLR stations; The analysis and prediction module is used to analyze the movement characteristics of the Eurasian Plate based on the comprehensive model, and to perform plate movement prediction and anomaly detection.

10. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores computer instructions that cause the computer to execute the plate motion analysis method based on Eurasian Plate GNSS and SLR stations as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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