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This event in Frankfort, Kentucky, on April 30–May 1, 2013, focuses on CORS, GNSS equipment, applications, and the Geometric Datum modernization initiative for CORS network users. Participants include Neil D. Weston from NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey. CORS, OPUS, Geometric Datums, and more are discussed with a multi-nation network and 226 contributing organizations. Topics cover CORS management components, partnership responsibilities, and CORS applications in various industries like transportation, agriculture, and geophysics. The event also highlights the CORS Network Online Positioning User Service, Geometric Datum shifts, and the transition plan for modernizing spatial reference systems by 2019-2020.
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National Height Modernization Partner Meeting Neil D. Weston National Geodetic Survey, NOS, NOAA Frankfort, Kentucky April 30 – May 1, 2013
CORS, OPUS and Geometric Datums Frankfort, Kentucky April 30 – May 1, 2013
CORS Network Today • Multi-nation network – 1867+ stations • 226 contributing organizations • Multi-purpose, cooperative endeavor • Growth - 10 new stations per month • $1.1 billion in CORS benefits for 2012
CORS Management Components • CORS Staff • Silver Spring Campus – 15 FTEs • Boulder Campus – 2 FTEs • Computing Environment • RAIDS – Data Storage & Distribution • UNIX BLADE Servers • IT Support Staff • Data Holdings – 1994 to present • RINEX, L2C Observables, GLONASS • Station Coordinates, Velocities, Log Files
CORS Partnership Responsibilities • CORS Guidelines – Updated Jan 2013 • CORS Spacing – 70 Km • NOAA Mission • Applications • Redundancy • GNSS Equipment – Receiver, Antenna, Mounts • Site Operations – Power, Communications • Metadata • Uptime – 24/7 Operation
CORS Partners 25 FEDERAL FAA USCG NASA NOAA USACE NSF 50 45 9 27 34 35
CORS Applications • 3-D Positioning – NGS, DoD, NGA, IGS, NASA • Transportation – DOT, FAA, USCG, FRA, USACE, USGS • Meteorology - NWS • Space Weather – OAR, NCAR • Geophysics – NSF, Academia • Construction – Surveyors, Engineers, GIS/LIS • Agriculture – Precision Farming • Mining • Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry
Online Positioning User Service • Operational • OPUS-S • OPUS-RS • OPUS-DB • Under Development • OPUS Projects • OPUS-Net • RTN Analysis
Online Positioning User Service (OPUS-DB) Publish / share data and information Ideal tool for monitoring, repeat measurements Dynamic OPUS-DB datasheet 5000+ points
Geometric Datum • Provide a modern spatial reference system which will align with the global reference frame • Global reference frame initiative – United Nations • Transformations / links to past reference frames • Host a number of summits – every three to four years • FGDC involvement, new datum definition – 2016 • External focus • International standards - ISO • Transition plan - 2016 • Education
Geometric Datum • Modernization of primary US datasets – 2019 • Modernization of state and local datasets – 2020 • State Plane Coordinates • Federal and state legislation • Readjustments of passive control