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G4
Integration of Geodetic Techniques: A Coordinated GGOS Approach
Convener:
Erricos C. Pavlis
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Co-Conveners:
Jim R Ray ,
Frank G. Lemoine
As the implementation of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) gains momentum, careful scrutiny is needed to assure a closer integration across all IAG techniques. Efforts should include both observational and analysis components. This session brings together all of the contributing techniques and provides a forum where each can present their plans to modernize the treatment of the geodetic observations, as well as the geodetic infrastructure used to collect these observations (ground- and space-based). Some of the major international agencies have already embarked on major renewal efforts. Closer coordination of efforts to develop an efficient and robust global infrastructure to collect and optimally analyze the data seems warranted. The goal should be further improvement in the accuracy and stability of our products, including reduction of systematic errors that can only be fully exposed through inter-technique comparisons. Integrating the information collected by each individual technique into combined products should make maximal use of information inherent in each observable. At the same time though it will require a closer collaboration of those who collect and analyze that data, and a more in-depth understanding of all techniques. We solicit presentations on all aspects of: future ground networks as well as satellite constellations, novel combination techniques of geodetic observations, future product developments enabled by the integration of techniques, accuracy assessment of these products, etc.