[IGS-DCWG-225] Rinex 2 data file deliveries as optional if Rinex 3 active

[Nacho Romero]

Dear DC WG,

Many stations have been submitting both Rinex 2 and Rinex 3 long name 
files since 2016 or after.


Let me first state clearly that IGS stations will continue to submit 
whatever RINEX files they want and the Data Centers will offer all files 
as always, this is NOT an imposition or a rule change from the IGS. It 
is just a clear indication that if stations already submit RINEX 3 they 
can stop Rinex 2 file submission if they want to.


Last year we agreed to wait until 2020 to give the clear message that 
all stations that want to can stop Rinex 2 file submission, and keep 
just RINEX 3 files from now on. Some have already stopped and others 
continue to wonder.  Sending a clear message now will be helpful to 
simplify and streamline station operations for those that still have to 
maintain parallel data production systems.


Is there is any reason that this should be further delayed or discussed? 
Please let everyone know through the list. Thanks.

-- 
Best regards,
Nacho
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Ignacio (Nacho) Romero
Aerospace Engineer, PhD
CSC Ltd @ ESA/ESOC/OPS-GN
Satellite Navigation Engineer @ ESOC Navigation Support Office
IGS Infrastructure Committee Chair
www.navigation-office.esa.int
www.canaryspaceconsulting.co.uk
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