[IGSMAIL-6828] USNO AC production of IGS FInal Tropo Estimates, rapids and ultra-rapids during US govt shutdown

[Hackman, Christine]

(I apologize in advance for the cross-posting.)

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the US government shutdown, only one of the USNO Analysis Center employees, Mr. Jeffrey Tracey, will be allowed to work. 

The USNO Analysis Center produces IGS Final Troposphere Estimates, as well as the USNO rapid- and ultra-rapid submissions.

These products are generated automatically, so if nothing breaks, we will continue submitting them.

However, Mr. Tracey's first responsibility is to produce a non-IGS product known as UTGPS. If a USNO IGS-related process breaks, he will be able to fix it only as time permits.

Also, our ability to answer questions related to IGS Final Troposphere products will be quite limited, as Dr. Sharyl Byram will be unavailable.

Thank you in advance for your patience. We look forward to returning to full service. Mr. Tracey can be contacted at jeffrey.tracey at usno.navy.mil

Best regards,
Christine Hackman,

Director, USNO IGS Analysis Center
Chair, IGS Troposphere Working Group

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Dr. Christine Hackman
Chief, GPS Analysis Division
Earth Orientation Department
US Naval Observatory
3450 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington DC 20392

tel: (202) 762-1428
fax: (202) 762-1563
email: christine.hackman at usno.navy.mil