[IGSMAIL-2902]: Analysis Workshop -- 3rd Announcement
Jim Ray (USNO 202-762-1444)
jimr at maia.usno.navy.mil
Mon Jun 26 07:02:50 PDT 2000
******************************************************************************
IGS Electronic Mail 26 Jun 07:01:56 PDT 2000 Message Number 2902
******************************************************************************
Author: Jim Ray
IGS Analysis Center Workshop
U.S. Naval Observatory
Washington, DC, USA
25-29 September 2000
http://maia.usno.navy.mil/igs-wrkshp/
Program
=========================================================================
Below is an update of the general program. The session conveners are
planning the detailed agenda. If you would like to submit a paper for
consideration, please complete and return the form at the bottom below.
Please note the workshop nature of this meeting. Papers addressing the
questions and topics raised by each session are encouraged, especially
those clarifying recommendations or actions which need to be considered.
Papers of a more general nature may be appropriate for the Friday sessions.
Registration Fee
=========================================================================
A modest registration fee will be charged to cover meeting expenses, but
the exact value is not set yet (not to exceed $100).
Accommodations
=========================================================================
NOTE: September is considered a "busy" time in Washington, so rooms will
book-up in advance. ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE PLANS SOON!
* The Savoy Suites Georgetown: 2505 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
----------------------------
Located out the back gate within easy walking distance of USNO. We have a
block of 20 rooms at the rate of: $139.00 for a single, $149.00 for a
double, or $129.00 government rate. THE ROOMS MUST BE RESERVED BEFORE
24 AUGUST 2000, and you should mention IGS-USNO when making arrangements.
Phone number for reservations: +1-202-337-9700
* The Holiday Inn Georgetown: 2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
---------------------------
Located out the back-gate within easy walking distance of USNO. We have a
block of 80 rooms at the rate of $129.00 (single) -- 40 ROOMS MUST BE
RESERVED BEFORE 24 JULY 2000; THE OTHER 40 ROOMS BEFORE 24 AUGUST 2000.
You should mention IGS-USNO when making arrangements. Note: The regular
parking fee will be reduced to $5 per day for Workshop participants who
join the Holiday Inn Premiere Club (no cost).
Phone number for reservations: +1-202-338-4600
* Marriott Wardman Park Hotel: 2660 Woodley Road, NW.
----------------------------
Located on the Metro Rail Red line, within ~1 mile/1.6 km of USNO. It is
possible to walk to USNO from this hotel; however in bad weather, a taxi
would be recommended since the shortest route is on an unpaved trail
through Normanstone Park. We do not have a block of rooms, but the hotel
does offer a government rate of $118.00 for a single. YOU MUST CALL ASAP
TO GET THIS RATE! For non-government guests, the rate is $259.00 for a
single.
Phone number for reservations: +1-800-228-9290
For directions near USNO, refer to the map at:
http://maia.usno.navy.mil/igs-wrkshp/USNO_region.jpg .
The Savoy and Holiday Inn are indicated. The Marriott is adjacent to the
Woodley Park-Zoo Metro stop (also indicated) at the corner of Woodley Road
and Connecticut Avenue.
IGS/BIPM Timing Project Workshop 25-26 September 2000
=========================================================================
Position Paper: Jim Ray, Tim Springer, Felicitas Arias, Gerard Petit,
Jan Johansson, Jon Clarke, Thomas Schildknecht
Monday, 25 September 2000
-------------------------
* Morning -- Data Analysis Issues
o Overview of analysis issues: Jim Ray
o IGS clock combination -- Results, problems, discussion: Tim Springer
o Other analysis reports
o IGS clock alignment strategies
* Afternoon -- Instrumental Calibration Issues
o Overview of calibration issues: Gerard Petit
o Hardware calibration studies
o Hardware biases (receiver & satellite)
- Update on C1/P1 biases
o Differential calibration studies
o Stability & frequency issues
o Differential calibration studies
o Stability & frequency issues
Tuesday, 26 September 2000
--------------------------
* Morning -- Inter-Technique Comparisons
o Overview of comparison results: Thomas Schildknecht
o Test results
o Other inter-comparison reports
o Results, problems, discussion ...
* Morning -- New GPS Installations at Timing Labs
o Overview of installation issues: Jan Johansson
o Hardware options & considerations: Jon Clarke
o Multipath mitigation
o Stabilization recommendations
o Interactions with receiver manufacturers
* Afternoon -- Recommendations & Actions
o Open discussion
o Conclusions & recommendations
* Posters -- Other contributions
Analysis Center Workshop 27-29 September 2000
=========================================================================
Wednesday, 27 September 2000
----------------------------
* IGS Ultra-Rapid Products & Their Use for Atmospheric Sounding
Position Paper: Peng Fang, Gerd Gendt, Tony Mannucci
[This session will cover the status of the new Ultra-Rapid products,
changes since the SIO Workshop, problems needing resolution, etc.
Also, major users or potential users are being invited to interact
with the IGS over questions of usefulness, etc.]
Thursday, 28 September 2000
---------------------------
* Morning -- Possible Role of the IGS in GALILEO
Position Paper: Pascal Willis & John Dow
[This and the GPS operations topic will mostly aim to open lines of
communication and explore areas of mutual interest/benefit. A position
paper should consider possible future roles for the IGS.]
* Morning -- GPS System Operations & Interactions with 2SOPS
Conveners: Jim Ray, Yoaz Bar-Sever (no position paper)
[This topic will mostly aim to open lines of communication and explore
areas of mutual interest/benefit. Issues to raise are the increase in
the number of satellites subject to attitude control thrusting, new
signal structures proposed, policy changes, etc. Possibilities to
provide early warnings to the IGS of events that affect satellite orbits,
esp. for real-time use, should be considered. Also, the IGS might be
able to help 2SOPS in specific ways, such as accuracy assessments, etc.]
* Afternoon -- Integration of GLONASS into the IGS
Position Paper: Jim Slater, Robert Weber
[This is an opportunity for the new GLONASS Pilot Project to present
ideas for gradually integrating GLONASS into the IGS mainstream. The
focus here should be on analysis and related issues.]
Friday, 29 September 2000
-------------------------
* Morning -- Analysis Center Innovations
Convener: Tim Springer (no position paper)
[This session will be open to the ACs to submit possible presentations.
The idea is to supplement the usual AC posters with material of special
emphasis or wide importance on new developments by the ACs.]
* Morning -- Other Topics
Convener: TDB (no position paper)
* Afternoon -- Summary Session for Conveners
[The usual wrap-up session among the workshop conveners and organizers.
A summary of all the workshop recommendations and actions will be
finalized.]
* Posters -- Other contributions
Response Form
=========================================================================
It would be very helpful for local planning if potential attendees would
indicate their interest by completing & returning the form below.
Name:
Organization:
Likelihood of attending:
possible probable very likely
Which days:
25-26 Sept. -- IGS/BIPM Timing Project Workshop
27-29 Sept. -- Analysis Center Workshop
25-29 Sept. -- both workshops
Interest in presenting work:
oral or poster?
topic:
Comments:
Please return to jimr at maia.usno.navy.mil
More information about the IGSMail
mailing list