The advent of highly precise space-based geodetic techniques has led to the application of these techniques to the solution of global earth and ocean problems. Now under consideration is a worldwide network of interconnected fiducial stations where geodetic as well as other scientific measurements can be made.
This book discusses the science rationale behind the concept of an extensive global network of fiducial sites. It identifies geophysical problems that cannot be solved without a global approach and cites geodetic objectives that call for a global deployment of fiducial sites. It concludes with operations considerations and proposes a plan for development of the global network.
- International Global Network of Fiducial Stations: Scientific and Implementation Issues
- Copyright
- Preface
- Contents
- 1 Overview
- INTRODUCTION
- SCIENTIFIC PRIORITIES
- GLOBAL NETWORKS
- STATE OF THE ART
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- POSSIBLE NETWORK CONFIGURATION
- 2 Scientific Rationale for Global Networks
- INTRODUCTION
- SCIENTIFIC GOALS
- OBJECTIVES
- Geophysical and Geological Objectives
- Eustatic Sea-Level Change
- Postglacial Rebound
- Tectonic Motions and Deformation
- Geodetic Objectives and Applications
- Determination of Precise GPS Orbits
- Precise Earth Rotation and Orientation Parameters
- Realization of a Precise Global Terrestrial Reference Frame
- SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC ORBITAL MISSIONS
- Satellite Altimeters
- Aristoteles, Gravity Probe-B, and Other Gravity Field Missions
- High-Resolution Imaging Systems
- SUPPORT OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDIES
- SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL SAMPLING
- 3 Operational Considerations
- TECHNOLOGY
- Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI)
- Laser Ranging (SLR, LLR, and GLRS)
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite
- Precise Range and Range-rate Equipment
- Future Systems: GeoBeacon, Geoscience Laser Ranging Systems
- IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
- Organizational Implementation
- Physical Implementation
- Station Coordinates
- Station Reliability
- Data Flow, Processing, and Archive Issues
- 4 A Proposed Plan
- INTRODUCTION
- STRATEGY
- A NETWORK DESIGN PROPOSAL
- Core Network
- Sea-Level Change and Postglacial Rebound
- Tectonic Motions and Deformation
- Possible Network Configuration
- Integration with Other Geophysical Networks
- References
- Acronyms
- Appendixes
- Appendix A Review of Recent Studies
- Mission to Planet Earth
- Erice and Coolfont Workshops
- Woods Hole Workshop
- Appendix B IERS Charge/Mission
- Appendix C IGS Call for Participation
- Appendix D Economics of Campaign vs. Observatory Mode
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