[IGSMAIL-5175]: Participation in planned IGS Reanalysis

[Gerd Gendt]

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IGS Electronic Mail      08 Jul 11:17:09 PDT 2005      Message Number 5175
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Author: Gerd Gendt, Peng Fang

Dear All Analysis Colleagues,

The IGS is considering a reanalysis of all continuous GPS data since 1994
to provide a fully homogeneous set of products for users.  Based on the
accumulated experience of the IGS Analysis Centers over the past 11 years,
it is clear that the new products will be superior to the original sets,
especially for the earlier years.

This effort will probably begin later this year and will adopt the absolute
PCVs for satellite and tracking station antennas that are currently under
evaluation.  We expect that the project will require at least one year to
complete.

While we hope that most of the current IGS Analysis Centers will participate
we recognize that this effort may appeal to some others, such as the TIGA
and other tide gauge analysis groups.  However, please note that PPP network
solutions are not appropriate for this project.

If your group might have an interest in participating in the IGS reanalysis,
please register with us and designate a representative to the working group.
This is important because the working group will develop specific plans and
define the full scope of the project.

Please provide the following information:

* Name of institution
* Names of key personnel
* Designated representative for working group
* Analysis software
* Likelihood of participation
* When you could be ready for a reanalysis?
* How many months do you expect your reanalysis will take?

Responses should be sent to us.  Best regards,

Gerd Gendt (gendt at gfz-potsdam.de)
Peng Fang  (pfang at ucsd.edu)
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