***************************************************************************= *** dorismail 26-Jan-2015 16:44:11 Message No 0959 ***************************************************************************= *** Author: Carey Noll Subject: ILRS Technical Workshop in Matera -- October 26-30, 2015 Author: Mike Pearlman/ILRS CB Dear Colleagues, ASI will host an ILRS Technical Workshop in Matera, Italy on October 26-30,= 2015. Tentative topics include Current Network Performance, GNSS Tracking,= Systems Biases, Time Transfer, and Debris Tracking. Workshop sessions will= be interactive - intended to share experience and advice to: * better understand our current limitations; * identify ways to improve network performance and future capability throug= h enhanced procedures, processes, and technology; * explore some of the new applications of laser ranging; * expand our user community and enhance our generation of data products.=20 Session will have one or two introductory talks and then an opportunity for= discussion and sharing. Each session will specify topics to be discussed a= nd identify conclusions and recommendations. Participation and input from t= he data users including the missions will be essential to making this meeti= ng a success.=20 This is a challenge, but it is a process that we must undertake. Time will be available on October 24 and 25 for Working Group and other spl= inter meetings. The ILRS GB plans a half day session on October 25, most li= kely in the afternoon. There will also be a visit to the Matera Station one= afternoon during the week.=20 Further information will be issues as plans mature. Mark you calenders.=20 We look forward to seeing you in Matera, Pippo Bianco, Cincia Luceri, and Mike Pearlman ----- Ms. Carey Noll Manager, Crustal Dynamics Data Information System (CDDIS) Secretary, ILRS Central Bureau Associate Director, GGOS Bureau for Networks and Observations NASA GSFC Code 690.1 Greenbelt, MD 20771 USA E-mail: Carey.Noll@nasa.gov Voice: (301) 614-6542 Fax: (301) 614-6015 WWW: http://cddis.gsfc.nasa.gov Please do not reply directly to this message, but send comments and suggestions to IDS.central.bureau@cls.fr