Evolving Ivs Products And Related Observing Programs
Abstract
The International VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry (IVS) has designed an observing program to meet its product goals. A Working Group reviewed the useful- ness and appropriateness of the current definition of IVS products and the quality and appropriateness of existing observing programs with respect to accuracy, timeliness and redundancy. The Working Group suggested a realistic set of observing programs, in order to achieve the desired products by taking into account existing agency pro- grams. Moreover goals were set for improvements and suggestions were made as to how the improvements may possibly be achieved in the future. Based on the WG report the IVS observing program for 2002 was established, with the overall observing time increased by~30 %. The observing program includes IVS components equipped with Mk4, S2 and K4 technology. Significant improvements in accuracy and in timeliness (shorter time delay from observation to the availability of products) can be expected. Involving all internationalally available IVS components in an improved international cooperation, the observing program will enable IVS to provide continuous temporal coverage. This paper will present the proposed program and discuss the resources and operational committments that will be necessary to realize the program over the next few years.
- Publication:
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EGS General Assembly Conference Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- 2002
- Bibcode:
- 2002EGSGA..27.4902S