Breadth of Scientific Activities and Network Station Specifications in the IGS

摘要

This presentation provides a brief overview of the scientific activities of the International GPS Service (IGS). This was an approved activity of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) with official start of service on 1 Jan 1994. The mission of the IGS is 'To provide a service to support geodetic and geophysical research activities, through GPS data and data products'. The presentation explains the concept of the IGS working group, and pilot projects, and reviews the current working groups and pilot projects.