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IERS Message No. 363                                   December 17, 2018
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EGU session on simulation studies to improve Earth system parameters


Dear colleagues,

Apologies for cross-postings. 

We invite abstract submissions for the new session G2.6 "Simulation
studies to improve Earth system parameters and identification of new
concepts for geodetic products" at EGU 2019 (7th-12th April). 

We hope you will consider presenting your simulation studies that
investigate the impact of extending the geodetic ground networks and
space segment to better determine geodetic and geodynamic parameters! We
welcome papers that describe simulations that either follow contemporary
approaches (e.g., combination by applying local ties) or focus on
alternative concepts such as co-location in space, clock ties, time
transfer by laser link, and atmospheric ties to improve the terrestrial
reference frame. Presentations of novel observation concepts (real data
and simulations) such as VLBI satellite tracking, inclusion of Low Earth
Orbit (LEO) satellites, use of ultra-precise clocks (chronometric
geodesy), and inter-satellite links are also highly welcomed. 

More details are available at
https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2019/session/30374

Please note the abstract deadline is 10th January 2019, 1pm CET.

Please be also aware, that the programme committee is planning to
organize joint refereed proceedings of all Geodesy sessions at the EGU
GA 2019 in the open-access journal "Advances in Geosciences"
(https://www.advances-in-geosciences.net/). The tentative deadline for
the submission of manuscripts is end of May 2019. We would be happy if
you will also join this initiative.

Looking forward to seeing you in Vienna,
Daniela Thaller, Susanne Glaser, Frank Lemoine, and Benjamin Maennel


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