[IGSMAIL-6930] Jake Griffiths left IGS ACC position

[Urs Hugentobler]

Dear Colleagues,

On May 18 Jake Griffiths left NGS to assume a new job at the U.S. Naval 
Research Laboratory. Jake was the IGS Analysis Center Coordinator since 
the beginning of 2012 during which time he and NGS conducted one of the 
most important functions within the IGS. Jake did an excellent job, 
improving  the quality and consistency of the orbit and clock products 
in close cooperation with the Analysis Centers and the Coordinators of 
the reference frame and clock products. He coordinated the reprocessing 
effort, kept the essential ACC web site up-to-date, represented the IGS 
at various scientific conferences and journals, and much more. It is the 
fate of any institution that capable persons find other challenging 
opportunities. I wish Jake all the best and much success in his new job .

NGS is confident that it can maintain the production of the standard IGS 
orbit and clock products. However, without an experienced, full-time ACC 
some of the other functions of the ACC may no longer be performed. NGS 
will continue to work closely with the IGS and the other Analysis 
Centers to address any issues that it may be able to help with. We are 
working to have a solid solution in place also for the non-routione ACC 
tasks.

On behalf of the IGS I want to thank NGS for the continuous strong and 
professional support received by our Service since 2008. The manpower, 
expertise, and computing resources made available allows the IGS to 
serve its users with highest quality orbit and clock products. I also 
want to thank NGS for the large effort made to rapidly identify a 
solution after Jake's departure and to guarantee a smooth transition to 
our new ACC. The engagement of NGS is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Urs Hugentobler
Chair, IGS Governing Board
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