Strategy 1: Deliver world- standard quality GNSS data and products to all users globally with leading-edge expertise and resources.
| Goal 1.1: Serve as the premier source of the highest-quality GNSS related standards (conventions), data and products, openly available to all user communities. |
Actions Required:
| CB to provide templates for reporting, so that all IGS entities can prepare timely and standardised reports for GB meetings and annual reports [CB, all elements] |
| Set and implement targets for the second IGS Reprocessing activity [ACC, ACs, GB] |
| Plan and start implementation of next generation combination software (ACC, ACs, GB) |
| Base IGS products on updated reference frame IGS08 (close to ITRF2008) and antenna models igs08.atx (ACC, ACs, GB) |
| Define process for provision of annual inputs and other support (Directing Board meetings) to IERS [EC, RF WG, ACC, ACs] |
| Consolidate the structure and activities of the IGS Real Time Pilot Project, define targets for 2010 (RT-PP) [RT WG, GB] |
| Participate in RTCM standardisation activities, coordinating relevant IGS inputs and reporting back to GB [CB, IC] |
| Set and implement 2010 targets for the Infrastructure Committee [IC, GB] |
| Define and implement a process for obtaining and reporting on user feedback [CB, GB] |
| Investigate possible new products and pilot projects in response to user needs [GB, WG Chairs; WS sessions] |
| 2010 Workshop, 28 June – 2 July, Newcastle (Local and Scientific Committees; draft program; topics for and preparation of position papers; lessons from previous WS) [GB, CB, ACC, WG Chairs] |
| Goal 1.2: Attract leading- edge expertise to pursue challenging, innovative projects in a collegial, collaborative and creative culture. |
Actions Required:
| Pursue and engage new players, in different geographic, scientific, and application areas by including them in meetings and workshops, and through focused presentations [GB, CB] |
| Develop on website a portfolio of examples of innovative new products and services based on IGS, similar to http://gps.gov or http://www.unavco.org/research_science/science-apps/science-apps.html [CB] |
| Appoint ‘Ambassadors for IGS’ within universities and research institutions (including UNAVCO) [GB] |
| Identify government or academic organizations that can play a greater role in IGS, e.g. as analysis centers for new products [CB, GB] |
Strategy 2: Develop, integrate, and participate with new and changing GNSS systems and understand user needs to continuously improve IGS services and to provide value to a broad range of users.
| Goal 2.1: Incorporate and integrate new systems, technologies, applications and changing user needs into IGS products and services. |
Actions Required:
| Status of GNSS developments and implications for IGS network, receivers, products & services ... “white paper” or PPR presentation to be updated on an annual basis [GNSS WG] |
| Maintain register of IGS stations and develop annual metrics for number, geographic distribution, type of receiver, etc, and liaise with GGOS Bureau for Networks and Communications [IC, CB] |
| Continue to publicise outcomes of RT-PP [GB, CB, RT WG] |
| Actively encourage expansion of GLONASS tracking network and analysis [IC, ACs, ACC] |
| Plan for expansion of IGS network to track new signals and perform analyses, including GPS L2C & L5, GIOVE, QZSS, etc. [CB, IC] |
| Specifically, plan for IGS involvement in Asia-Oceania Multi-GNSS and Galileo IOV Demonstration Campaigns [IC, ACs, CB, GB] |
| Use 2010 Workshop, 28 June – 2 July, Newcastle (UK), to facilitate launch of new initiatives [GB, all elements] |
| Goal 2.2: Facilitate the integration of IGS into the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) and other more broadly based Earth observing and global navigation systems and services. |
Actions Required:
| Maintain engagement with GGOS, in particular with respect to Steering Committee and Bureau for Networks and Communications [GB] |
| Promote IGS products as GGOS products [CB, all elements] |
| Continue to emphasise IGS contribution to ITRF definition & maintenance [GB, CB, RF WG] |
| Continue IGS support to International Committee on GNSS (ICG), including new Reference Frame and Timing Task Forces [GB, RF WG, CB] |
| Support participating agencies with transition to a multi-GNSS tracking network, through appropriate Infrastructure Committee activities [GB, IC] |
| Infrastructure Committee activities [GB, IC] |
| AFREF goals for 2010 ... [GB, CB] |
| Continue to engage with professional organisations such as FIG, ISPRS, ION [GB, CB] |
Strategy 3. Continuously improve the effectiveness of IGS management and governance to support future growth.
| Goal 3.1: Maintain an international federation with committed contributions from its members, and with effective leadership, management and governance. |
Actions Required:
| Implement new IGS website [CB] |
| Consolidate process to implement the Strategic Plan and monitor progress [GB] |
| The CB to develop an annual Operating Plan [CB] |
| Review and update (as necessary) the IGS Terms of Reference (ToR), covering all elements [GB] |
| Balance GB meetings between strategic directions & technical issues [GB] |
| Ensure diversity of the GB with respect to geographical distribution & expertise [GB] |
| Review Associate Member list and clarify in the ToR the process for its maintenance [GB] |
| Goal 3.2: Promote the value and benefits of IGS to society, the broader scientific community, and in particular to policy makers and funding entities. |
Actions Required:
| Establish a webpage on the IGS website similar to the http://pnt.gov site where direct links to IGS (& affiliated organisation) conference/workshop presentations would facilitate “one-stop” downloads, highlighting opportunities for engagement with policy makers, etc, for outreach [CB] |
| Seek funding for the “IGS Foundation” ... perhaps set an annual target? [GB, CB] |
| Engage with newly formed GGOS Intergovernmental Committee (GIC) to ensure that funding for ongoing IGS operations is placed on a sustainable footing [GB, CB] |
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