[IGSMAIL-5973]: AGU2009 session on Reprocessing of Space Geodetic Observations

[Jim.Ray]

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IGS Electronic Mail      17 Jul 12:32:53 PDT 2009      Message Number 5973
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Author: Jim Ray and Remi Ferland

    2009 AGU Fall Meeting -- San Francisco, 14-18 Dec 2009
              http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm09/

Abstracts will be accepted starting 30 July for the G4 session at
the 2009 AGU Fall Meeting.  This session concerns "Results of the
Reprocessing of Space Geodetic Observations":

   The Analysis Centers of the International GNSS Service (IGS) are
   reanalyzing the history of global network GPS data collected since
   1994 in a consistent way using the latest models and methodology.
   This is the first reprocessing by the IGS, though some individual
   groups have already undertaken such programs. It is expected that
   reprocessings will be repeated in the future as further analysis
   and reference frame changes occur. All eight final product Analysis
   Centers of the IGS are participating, together with three other
   related groups.

   Some preliminary results of this effort have already been submitted
   for inclusion in the ITRF2008 multi-technique combination. Complete
   and combined results from the IGS campaign should be available by
   the end of 2009.

   This session examines the results of this reprocessing effort and
   considers future directions and improvements. Other non-IGS groups
   involved in similar reanalysis activities are also encouraged to
   contribute their results. Results from reanalysis of VLBI, SLR and
   DORIS data are likewise welcome.

Jim Ray, NOAA/National Geodetic Survey
jim.ray at noaa.gov

Remi Ferland, Natural Resources Canada/Geodetic Surveys Division
Remi.Ferland at NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca


Important dates:
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~30 July:    Abstract submission system opens
3 Sept 23:59 EDT:  Abstract submission deadline!
23-25 Sept:  Program Committee scheduling meeting
15 Oct:      Program posted on AGU website
12 Nov:      Pre-Registration & Housing deadline
14-18 Dec:   2009 Fall Meeting in San Francisco