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Project Title:
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National Requirements for Precision Geodetic Infrastructure
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PIN:
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BESR-U-06-03-A
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Major Unit:
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Division on Earth and Life Studies
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Sub Unit:
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Board on Earth Sciences & Resources
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RSO:
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Feary, David
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Project Scope
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Improvements in positioning, navigation, and timing have always driven exploration and understanding of our world. Recognizing the national importance of maintaining and improving the global, high precision geodetic infrastructure that is fundamental to scientific discovery and leadership, and their applications to societal well-being and a vast array of commercial activity, an NRC committee will:
* Describe and assess the range of benefits to the nation that are dependent on high precision geodetic networks;
* Review high priority scientific objectives that are dependent on geodetic networks;
* Describe the infrastructure requirements for achieving these objectives and benefits;
* Assess the opportunities for technological innovation that will arise from renewed investment in geodetic infrastructure;
* Recommend a national plan for the implementation of a precision geodetic infrastructure.
No budgetary recommendations will be made.
The project is sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, DOI-U.S. Geological Survey, DoD-National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, DoD-U.S. Naval Observatory, NOAA-National Geodetic Survey.
The start date for the project is 10/01/2007, and a report will be issued at the end of the project in approximately 17 months.
Note (09-18-2009): The project duration has been extended. The report is expected to be issued in winter 2010.
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Project Duration:
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17 months
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