International workshop on GEodetic Measurements
by the collocation of Space Techniques
ON Earth(GEMSTONE)
jointly held with
APT (Asia Pacific Telescope)
and
APSG (Asia Pacific Space Geodynamics)
supported by
the Science and Technology Agency
First Circular
- Call for Papers -
January 25-28, 1999
at the Communications Research Laboratory
Koganei (Tokyo), Japan
MESSAGE
Space geodesy has shown great potential in the geoscience and practical
applications. Space techniques are now widely accepted in many fields.
Although
individual technique is still being improved, it is strongly recognized that
the benefits of collocation and the combination of space techniques are
significant because each technique has its own strengths and weaknesses.
A collocation enables us to understand the behavior of the atmosphere and
physical
effects. These studies will lead to improvements in the terrestrial and
celestial reference frames. We can also use collocation to study systematic
errors that may be invisible to only a single technique.
Although the importance of collocation has been stressed, the number of
collocated stations is limited. However, we see some great examples which may
contribute to this study. On the other hand, we have to solve the technical
problems such as establishment of a precise local tie between space geodetic
systems. This workshop will focus on the technical aspects of collocation and
on its contribution to geodesy and astrometry.
We are happy to host the GEMSTONE international workshop in January 1999. A
n APT(Asia Pacific Telescope)/APSG (Asia Pacific Space Geodynamics) meeting
will also be held in conjunction with the workshop. Both meetings will cover
the technical problems of space techniques and their applications to
precision geodesy.
DATE AND VENUE
Date: January 25 (Monday) through January 28(Thursday), 1999
Venue: Communications Research Laboratory (CRL)
4-2-1, Nukui-kitamachi, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8795, Japan
CRL is conveniently located in one of the major cities in the Tokyo
metropolitan area, which is well served by public transport such as
trains and buses, shopping areas, hotels, banks and money exchanges.
INVITED SPEAKERS (TENTATIVE)
J. Bosworth (GSFC, USA)
G. Beutler (Bern, Switzerland)
T. Herring (MIT, USA)
J. Manning (AUSLIG, Australia)
W. Schlueter (BKG, Germany)
S. Ye (Shanghai Observatory, China)
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Taizoh Yoshino (Chairman)
e-mail: yosh(AT)crl.go.jp
Tel: +81-42-327-7560
Fax: +81-42-327-6077
Tetsuro Kondo
e-mail:kondo(AT)crl.go.jp
Tel: +81-299-84-7137
Fax: +81-299-84-7194
Hiroo Kunimori
e-mail: kuni(AT)crl.go.jp
Tel: +81-42-327-7559
Fax: +81-42-327-6077
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTORS
We are asking for papers to be contributed.
Participants are encouraged to submit 200 word abstracts by November 2
(DEADLINE) using the following guidelines:
The workshop accepts papers on the following topics.
- observations at the collocated stations
- data analysis combining the space geodetic techniques
- technical problems of collocation, including local surveying
- terrestrial reference frames
- technical issues in the APT and APSG, including celestial reference frames
Abstracts should be sent via e-mail in plain text (if a contributor has
difficulty in sending their work electronically, please let us know.).
abstracts consists of TITLE, AUTHOR(S), and TEXT (200 words). Each of
them should be separated by a blank line.
For abstracts submission and any queries, use email to:
- The program will consist of oral and poster sessions.
Please indicate your preference for your contribution.
Each contributor will be informed of the final decision at a later date.
Proceedings of the workshop will be published. Authors will receive detailed
information on the format of this publication together with their letter of
acceptance.
Deadlines:
For abstracts: November 2, 1998
Please note that abstracts received beyond the deadline will not be accepted.
For papers: January 28, 1999 It is essential that you hand in the full paper on the day of the workshop.
FURTHER SCHEDULE
The second circular will be issued in early November.
Applications for participation and hotel reservation will be done after this
time.
Information will also be available from the following URL:@@
(gemstone.html)