Launch of First‑generation GL‑BAX4 and Upgraded GL‑OBS60‑F3
The company has launched the first‑generation borehole accelerometer (GL‑BAX4) and the upgraded deep‑and‑shallow‑sea universal broadband ocean‑bottom seismometer (GL‑OBS60‑F3).
History
Successful Development of Multiple Seismic Observation Instruments, Second‑generation Precision Vibroseis ZY‑30 Released
The company has successfully developed the remote‑zero‑adjustment accelerometer (GL‑AX4), surface seismometers (GL‑MS series), new‑version short‑period seismometers (GL‑CS2+, GL‑PS2+), shallow‑well short‑period seismometer (GL‑PH2) and integrated seismograph (GL‑PIS30). It also launched the second‑generation precision vibroseis (ZY‑30), which has been successfully applied to the 4‑D dynamic seismic‑wave observation system of the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research.
Successful Development of GL‑OBS60‑BT2 & GL‑OBS60‑F2 | Launch of GL‑MIP Mobile Intelligent Power Supply · Large‑scale Application in Catastrophe Prevention and Field Observation
The company has successfully developed the shallow‑sea broadband ocean‑bottom seismometer (GL‑OBS60‑BT2) and deep‑sea broadband ocean‑bottom seismometer (GL‑OBS60‑F2), and launched the mobile intelligent power supply (GL‑MIP). These instruments have been widely deployed in catastrophe‑prevention projects and field mobile observations.
Successful Development of GL‑WS360 & GL‑JD3 | Mass‑production of Early‑warning and Popular‑science Terminals · Certified as National‑level Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative "Little Giant" Enterprise
The company has successfully developed its first‑generation low‑noise ultra‑broadband seismometer (GL‑WS360) and first‑generation three‑component nodal seismograph (GL‑JD3). It also launched earthquake early‑warning information service terminals and science‑popularization terminals, which were mass‑produced and put into operation. In the same year, the company was certified as a national‑level Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative "Little Giant" Enterprise.
EDAS‑27HR Mass‑Production | Joint Construction of Marine Geophysical Observation Station · Certified as Beijing High‑tech Enterprise
The company has launched and mass‑produced the ultra‑high‑resolution seismic data acquisition unit (EDAS‑27HR). In the same year, it jointly built China’s first university‑enterprise "Marine Geophysical Observation Station" with the Institute of Disaster‑Prevention Science and Technology (University of Emergency Management), and was certified as a High‑tech Enterprise of Beijing.
Certified as a Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative Enterprise
Our company has been approved as a Beijing‑based Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative "Little Giant" Enterprise.
Mass‑production of EDAS‑24GP
The company has launched and mass‑produced the compact portable mobile seismic data acquisition unit (EDAS‑24GP).
Successful development of GL-CS60B/120B, steadily put into operation at national-level seismic stations
We have successfully developed the small‑borehole seismometers GL‑CS60B/120B, which have been deployed in underground seismic observation stations of the National Intensity Rapid Reporting and Early‑Warning Project. The devices feature easy installation and stable system operation.
Independently developed miniature short-period ultra-wideband seismometers to empower large-scale scientific research observation
Successfully developed miniature short-period ultra-wideband seismometers, which are widely applied in dense seismic observation. They provide cost-effective observation equipment for high-resolution geophysical monitoring in universities and research institutions.
The second-generation GL-PCS60 launched; Ocean Bottom Seismometer prototypes developed for overseas export
The second-generation compact integrated broadband seismometer GL-PCS60 has been successfully developed. The prototype of the first-generation cabled ocean bottom seismometer is completed and exported overseas.
Mass production of GL-CS60/120 and GZ-GN4 launched
The first-generation compact broadband seismometers GL-CS60/120 and the first-generation 4-component earthquake early warning instrument GL-GN4 have been successfully developed and put into mass production.
GL-PS2 developed and put into service; single-component seismometers in mass production
The new-generation portable miniaturized short-period seismograph GL-PS2 has been successfully developed and applied in on-site seismic work. Single-component seismometers have also entered mass production.
Independently developed high-sensitivity low-frequency geophones and launched trial production
Successfully developed low-frequency high-sensitivity geophone GL-LF1, completed comparative tests and launched small-batch trial production.
Deeply engaged in key national projects to facilitate major project implementation
The company fulfilled equipment supply and station installation for China Seismic Background Field Project, with about 300 stations equipped with downhole short-period and broadband seismometers. Its self-developed accelerometers and strong motion systems were successfully applied to Jinping Double-curvature Arch Dam, the world's highest dam.
Mass export of thousands of seismic instruments, further expanding overseas market in the United States
Continued mass export of accelerometers and broadband seismometers to the US, with total volume exceeding 1,000 units.
Founded Geolight Technology to empower the construction of national seismic background field projects
Founded Beijing Geolight Technology Co., Ltd. In the same year, we supplied seismic monitoring equipment and delivered professional training for China Seismic Background Field Project.
Self-developed new seismic instruments launched; successfully completed the Cuba-aided seismic network upgrading project
New data collector (EDAS-24GN) and downhole broadband seismometer (BBVS-60DBH) launched. In 2010, the company completed the national digital seismic network upgrading project aided for Cuba, covering 6 ultra-broadband stations, 5 short-period stations, 1 relay station and 1 network center.
The first‑generation integrated broadband seismograph was released
Launch of the first-generation integrated broadband seismograph EDAS-BS60.
First subsea seismic instruments unveiled; company inaugurated independent office base
First-generation floating subsea seismic instruments launched; the company settled in independent office premises covering 3,580 square meters in 2008.
Won the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize; undertook the construction of Bangladesh national seismic network
Seven scientific and technical researchers were awarded the Second Prize of National Science and Technology Progress for the project of Ultra-low Frequency Standard Vibration Test System. In the same year, the company completed the construction of Bangladesh National Seismic Network, including 6 broadband stations and 1 network center.
Cooperate with overseas enterprises, self-developed seismic observation instruments sold to multiple countries worldwide
Established cooperative ties with REFTEK of the United States. For a long time, we have exported domestically independently designed, developed and manufactured precision broadband seismometers (151B-30/60/120) and accelerometers (147A series) to the US and other countries via REFTEK (Trimble Inc.).
Built testing base in Guyuan, undertook river basin seismic network project and expanded overseas market in Indonesia
The seismic instrument testing base was completed in Guyuan, Hebei Province. In 2005, the company undertook China’s first watershed‑reservoir digital seismic network — the Wujing River Basin Hydropower Project Digital Telemetry Seismic Network (Phase I). Also in 2005, the company began exporting instruments to Indonesia, and maintained successive exports to Indonesia in the following years.
Unveiled self-developed controllable seismic sources and new-generation strong-motion instruments
Launched the first-generation precision controllable seismic source and the second-generation strong-motion instrument (24-bit, Model: GSMA-2400IP).
Launched ultra-broadband seismometers and third-generation network-based data collectors
Launched the first-generation ultra-broadband seismometer (60/120Sec-40Hz, Model: BBVS-60/120) and the third-generation network-based seismic data acquisition unit (24-bit, Model: EDAS-24IP) with transmission and storage functions.
Completed standard vibration test bench; Won the National Science and Technology Progress First Prize
Completed standard vibration test bench for seismometers; won the 2002 National Science and Technology Progress First Prize for digital seismic observation technology R&D and promotion.
Launched the first official accelerometer
Launched the first-generation feedback accelerometer (DC-80Hz, Model: BBAS-2).
Self-developed seismic instruments fully support the construction of the national digital seismic network
Our self-developed seismic instruments were applied to the construction of China Digital Seismic Network.
Iteratively upgraded second-generation data collectors; deployed downhole seismometers for the Capital Circle Seismic Network
Launched the second-generation 24-bit 3-channel seismic data acquisition unit (Model: EDAS-24), widely deployed in the National Digital Seismic Network. Iteratively released upgraded 24-bit data collectors including EDAS-24B, EDAS-24C and EDAS-24L in subsequent years. Rolled out the downhole short-period seismometer (1Hz–40Hz, Model: FSS-3DBH) in 1999, serving the Capital Circle Seismic Network.
Launched the first-generation strong-motion instrument and supporting software
Launched the first-generation SMA-100 strong-motion instrument and Windows-based data processing software.
Undertaken the construction of Cuba seismic network; popularized self-developed equipment nationwide
Undertaken the construction of Cuba National Digital Seismic Network (18 stations); self-developed seismometers (JC-V104, FBS-3) and data collectors (EDAS-3) were widely applied in major domestic seismic networks from 1997 to 1999.
Completed China's first telemetry seismic network in Kunming
China’s first digital telemetry seismic network equipped with self-developed seismic instruments was completed in Kunming, Yunnan.
Launched self-developed seismometers, achieving dual breakthroughs in domestic station construction and overseas export
Launched mechanical short-period and feedback broadband seismometers; completed China’s first self-developed digital seismic station in Karamay; realized perennial seismometer exports to Japan.
Launched the first complete set of seismic observation products
Launched the first-generation seismic data collector, short-period seismometer and self-developed SCO Unix-based seismic data processing software.
Company Founded
Founded Beijing Geodevice Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. in Zhongguancun, Haidian District, Beijing