A mathematical model has been developed to simulate the capability of a network of seismic stations to detect, accurately locate, and identify underground nuclear explosions. Computer programs have been written based on this model. The model also assigns values to a network and its component stations on the basis of detection and identification performance taking into account both geophysical and techno-political parameters. Information produced by this model can also be used to study the effects of statistical dispersion in body wave magnitude on yield estimation. Model concepts and calculations are described in detail. (Author).

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