New CORS Coordinates Webinar

If you are using CORS/OPUS, and did not attend the previous webinar you should try and make this one. Please pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested.

Webinar Describing New Coordinates for NGS CORS Nework Sites

On Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1300h-1430h EST, NGS will host a webinar
focused on describing the forthcoming change in coordinates (position and
velocities) for CORS sites from ITRF2000 epoch 1997.0 and NAD 83(CORS96)
epoch 2002.0. The new coordinates will be available in NGSTRF08 epoch 2005.0
and NAD 83(2011) epoch 2010.0. The underlying datum for IGS08 is
based on ITRF2008, but the positions are calibrated for the impending
release of IGS08 (+igs08.atx). In this webinar, we will describe the:
- methodology used to establish the new coordinates
- magnitude of the coordinate changes
- implications for post-processing applications outside of NGS.e.g. holding
CORS with fixed positions and use of absolute (vs. relative) antenna
calibrations
- time-frame for the distribution of coordinates

The presentation will be short with an extended period for participants
to share concerns and ask questions. This will be the first of a regular
series of presentations on this transition.

The presentation will be given by Giovanni Sella and Jake Griffiths,
and is open to everyone.

The meeting will be via GoToMeeting via the following link
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/377152491

For Audio you must call in
US: 888-946-7792
Int: 1-517-308-9369

Passcode: To be determined

There is a limit on the call in number to 500 users

All participants must use a touch-tone phone to participate in the Audio
Conference. The following features are available for you to use on your
phone during an active conference:
. Press *0 operator assistance (small fee may apply)
. Press *6 mute/unmute individual line

http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/CORS/news.shtml

For any questions please contact giovanni.sella @ noaa.gov