Twelfth International Workshop on Laser Ranging Instrumentation

Matera, Italy
November 13-17, 2000

Overviews of Space Geodetic Technologies (invited papers)

F. Sansò, Geodesy: a frame for other geosciences and surveying techniques
C. Boucher, The ITRF; concepts, realisation and perspectives
W. Gurtner, R. Neilan, The international GPS service; organization, products and projects
P. Tomasi, The geodetic VLBI; role and contribution to geodetic frames
C. Reigber, B. Tapley, A New Class of Satellites for Earth System Sciences: CHAMP and GRACE

Scientific Achievements, Applications and Future Requirements in Space Geodesy

D. Smith, M. Zuber, and the MOLA Science Team, Mapping Mars Topography with Laser Altimetry
M. Zuber, D. Smith , A. Cheng, J. Garvin and the NLR Science Team, Determining the Gravity, Topography, and Dynamics of Asteroid 433 Eros with Laser Altimetry
M. Cheng and B. Tapley, Time-varying Earth’s gravity field from analysis of SLR data
R. Noomen, M.C. Naeije, M. Rutkowska, R. Scharroo, B. Vermeersen and P.N.A.M. Visser, SLR analysis at DEOS: an overview
R. Sabadini, G. DiDonato, L.L.A. Vermeersen, R. Devoti, V. Luceri, G. Bianco, Antarctic melting and mantle viscosity constrained from Satellite Laser Ranging analysis of the long wavelength time dependent gravity field
P.Exertier, J.Nicolas, F.Barlier, SLR: A point of view on scientific achievements and future requirements
P. Dunn, M. Torrence, R. Kolenkiewicz and D. Smith, SLR measurements of vertical motion
R. Eanes, Station position time series from SLR+DORIS
R. Eanes, Corrections to the Marini-Murray refraction model that affect the scale of the SLR station solutions and GM
P. Shelus, J. Ries, J. Williams, J. Dickey, A Summary of LLR Activity and Science Results

Data Analysis and Models

V. Husson, In Search of the 'BEST' SLR Coordinates
E. Pavlis, The JCET/GSFC SLR-based TRF Contribution to ITRF2000
S. Schillak, Determination of the Borowiec SLR Coordinates
M. Kuzmicz-Cieslak, S. Schillak, E. Wnuk, Stability of Coordinates of the SLR Stations on a Basis of Satellite Laser Ranging
N.P. Zelensky, D.D. Rowlands, F.G. Lemoine, D.S. Chinn, S. B. Luthcke, G.C. Marr, Precise Orbit Determination for the GEOSAT Follow-On Spacecraft
G. Appleby and T. Otsubo, Comparisons of SLR Observations and Orbits with GLONASS and GPS Microwave Orbits
J. Hu, H. Cheng, F. Chugang, Study on Systematic Error between Two Polar Motion Series

Lunar Laser Ranging

J.F.Mangin, J. Chapront and teams, New Improvements in the Reduction ofLLR Observations, News of the LLR Grasse with a particular night of Full Moon.
T. Murphy, The Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation (APOLLO)
R. Ricklefs, New Data Formats to Accommodate Possible Laser/Optical Transponder Measurements to the Moon and Beyond

New or Upgraded Stations

M. Vilcheck, A. Peltzer, A. Reed,Overview of the Naval Research Laboratory SLR Facility
R. Neubert, L. Grunwaldt, H. Fischer,The new SLR Station of GFZ Potsdam: A Status Report
G. Bianco, M. Selden, T. Oldham, M. Bieneman, D. McClure, R. Sala, C. Steggerda, R. Stringfellow, M. Heinick, C. Clarke, J. Hundertmark, Overview of the MLRO Project (History and Status)
F. Pierron , J. Nicolas, E. Samain and F. Barlier, Centimeter accuracy for the French Transportable Laser Ranging Station through sub-system controls
C.Foreman, B.Lindsey, D.O'Gara, Modernization of the Satellite Laser Ranging Observatory at Haleakala, Maui
D. Carter, The NASA Satellite Laser Ranging Network: Recent accomplishments and Future Plans
H. Kunimori, T. Otsubo, F. Katsuo, J. Amagai, H. Kiuchi and T. Yoshino,The status of KEYSTONE SLR stations
F. Yang, W. Chen, Z. Zhang, J, Chen, Progress of Shanghai SLR Station during 1999-2000
H. Donovan, M. Perry, D. Patterson, Features of the SLR 2000 Facility: Climate Control, Dome Movement Control and System Security
T. Guo et al., New Wuhan (TROS) station in Beijing China
M.Tawadros, Y.Helali, K.Hamal, M.Cech, H.Jelinkova, A.Novotny, I.Prochazka, Helwan Satellite Laser Station Upgrade in 1999-2000
A. Al-Ghamdi, Status of re-commissioning SALRO
A. Banni, F. Buffa, L. Mureddu, Updating at Cagliari Station

Station Performance Evaluation / Quality Control

C. Feng, F. Yang, Y. Zhu, LAGEOS-1 & LAGEOS-2 Quicklook Residual Analysis
V. Husson, J. Horvath, M. Veasey, O. Brogdon, P. Stevens, T. Mann, D. Yoest, S. Wetzel, Generic Normal Point Version 2.4 Benchmark Results
T. Otsubo, New Approach to Quality Check: Multiple Satellite and Intensity Dependence
Y. Xiong, W. Wang, C. Jiang, X. Zheng, M. He, Y. Zhang, H. Feng, Performance of the Kunming SLR Station
P. Gibbs, D. Benham, R. Sherwood, P. Standen, D. Walters, R. Wood, An overview of quality control at the Herstmonceux SLR station
G.Bianco, R.Devoti, R.Lanotte, V.Luceri, M.Selden, Preliminary assessment of the MLRO observational capabilites
S. Wetzel, V. Husson, O. Brogdon, Automated Data Format and Integrity Q/C of the Global SLR Data Set
V. Husson, P. Stevens, G. Appleby, System Performance Assessment from NERC Simultaneous Arc Analysis
S. Wetzel, J. Horvath, O. Brogdon,R. Wood, G. Appleby, P. Gibbs, Improved Data Delivery and Prediction Processes to Support Low Flying SLR Supported Satellites
M. Davis, J. Seago, A. Reed, SLR observation byproducts: ISS protection
F. Barlier, J. Nicolas, P. Exertier, P. Bonnefond, O. Laurain, F. Pierron, J.F. Mangin and the Laser Group, Geodetic Time series at Grasse - France from a colocation experiment
V.D. Glotov, V.V. Mitrikas, N.N. Parchomenko, V.F. Shiriaev, Precise automatic SW for SLR-station and complex analysis of SLR data (POSTER)
F. Qu, T. Wang, N. Liu, Precise determination of GPS35 satellite with SLR observations (POSTER)

Target Design, Signature and Biases

D. Nugent, S. Wetzel,The ETS-VII Laser Retroreflector Array
L. Grunwaldt, R. Neubert and K. Lapushka, First Results of Laser Ranging to the CHAMP Retroreflector
J. Fan, F. Yang, Application of Point Spread Function on Satellite Signature Effect
R. Neubert,The Centre of Mass Corrections of Spherical Satellites
G. Bianco, M. Chersich, R. Devoti, V. Luceri and M. Selden, Measurement of LAGEOS-2 Rotation by SLR Observations
T.Otsubo, G.M. Appleby and P. Gibbs, Systematic Range Bias Related to GLONASS Reflector Array
J.F. Mangin, J.M. Torre, D. Feraudy, M. Furia, A. Journet, G. Vigouroux, C. Berger, F. Barlier and P. Exertier, GLONASS Observations at the LLR station at Grasse; Corrections Related to the Laser Signature Effect and to the Location of the Centre of Mass
M.Rutkowska, R. Noomen, SLR system characteristics in WESTPAC, LAGEOS-1 and LAGEOS-2 observations
D. Voelz, J. Sellers, S. Hanes, J. Rotge, V. Shargorodsky,V. Shevchenko, V. Vasiliev and V. A. Burmistov, US/Russian micro-satellite for calibration of active ground-based optical collectors
V. Shargorodsky, V. Vasiliev, N. Soyuzova, V. Burmistrov, I. Gashkin, M. Belov, T. Khorosheva, E. Nikolaev, Experimental Spherical Retroreflector on Board of Meteor-3M Satellite

Timing Devices and Calibration

U. Schreiber, Summary from the Colloquium on SLR-System Calibration Issues (Invited)
J. McK. Luck and G. Johnston, Locat ties and verification of calibrations
M. Paunonen, Calibration of a common optics, single channel satellite rangefinder at Metsahovi
G. Kirchner, F. Koidl, Graz Event Timing System: ET
Ju. Artyukh, V. Bespal'ko, E. Boole, High Resolution Modular Time Interval Counter
Y. Zhao, P. Sperber, T. Wang, J. Kolbl, C. Fan, N. Liu, Test Report of Clock Distributor in Changchun and Beijing

Atmospheric correction and Multiwavelength Ranging

A.Prokopov and Ye. Remayev, New approach to the problem of tropospheric delay modeling in SLR (POSTER)
A.Prokopov and Ye. Remayev, The refraction limitations of accuracy in two-color SLR (POSTER)
G. Kirchner, F. Koidl, I. Prochazka, K. Hamal, SPAD on GaAsP for SLR: Calibration Ranging Results
S. Riepl, Experimental Verification of the MARINI-MURRAY Model by Two Colour SLR
J. Gaignebet, J. Hatat, J. Oneto, Last developments and results in 2-color Laser ranging at OCA/CERGA
H. Donovan, Reduction of the Minimum Elevation Tracking Angle to 10 Degrees For the NASA SLR Network
E. Pavlis, V. B. Mendes, Improved Mapping Functions for Atmospheric Refraction Corrections for LR: Preliminary Validation Results

Detectors and Filters

Yu. Artyukh, V. Bespalko, K. Lapushka, A. Ribakov, Digital range-bias correction at the SLR Station Riga - 1884.
J. Blazej, New materials for photon counting avalanche photodiodes
G. Kirchner, F. Koidl, Fully Compensated Start Pulse Detection
G. Kirchner, F. Koidl, Low Cost Laser Beam Imaging for Daylight Tracking
P. Gibbs, R. Wood, C-SPAD as a single-photon detector.
I. Prochazka, J. Blazej, K. Hamal, Thermoelectrically cooled operation of InGaAs/InP photon counters at the eye safe wavelength
H. Donovan, M. Levy, J. Hundertmark, J. Miller, Laboratory Verification of the SLR 2000 Quadrant Microchannel Plate Photomultiplier Tube

Technology Development

Y. Gao, B. Greene, Y. Wang, Laser Developments for Advanced Ranging Applications
R. Burris, Upgrade and Characterization of the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory Nd:YAG SLR Laser
M.V. Baryshnikov, A.V. Shestakov, A.A. Koltsov, Laser System for SLR with a Diode-Pumped Microlaser used as a Master Oscillator (POSTER)
H. Donovan, Update on Emerging United States Regulations and Standards of the Federal Aviation Administration and American National Standards Institute Regarding Laser Energy Propagated through the Atmosphere

Automation and Control Systems

R. Schmidt, G. Baustert, R. König, H. Meixner, K.-H. Neumayer, Ch. Reigber, The Development of Automated Processing of Orbit Predictions for CHAMP
T. Celka, S. Schillak, Accuracy of the IRV Predictions at Borowiec SLR Station
U.Schreiber, S. Riepl, A. Schlicht, A. Boer, R. Dassing, The New Control System for WLRS and TIGO: Getting Started
J. McGarry, T. Zagwodzki, John Cheek, A. Mallama, A. Mann, M. Perry, R. Ricklefs, Automated Control Software Checkout: the SLR2000 Experience
J. Cotter, B. Greene, T. Williscroft, D. Cording, Next Generation Software Architecture for Autonomous Tracking Systems and Tracking Networks
B. Greene, C. Moore, Y. Gao, L. Dahl, Devices Supporting Laser Tracking Automation
J. Luck, C. Moore, B. Greene, Autonomous Laser Ranging Results from Mount Stromlo
W. Gurtner, Demonstration of the Zimmerwald Remote Control System

Advanced Systems and Techniques

S. Riepl, H. Hase, A. Böer, W. Schlüter, TIGO -- Transportable Integrated Geodetic Observatory
J. Degnan, An Overview of SLR2000 Engineering Progress and Potential Future Upgrades
P.Titterton, Selection of SLR2000 Acquisition Parameters
A. Mallama, The Weather Sensors for SLR2000 – Cloud animation
B. Greene, Next Generation SLR Systems with 1mm Calibrated Accuracy
V.D. Shargorodsky, V.P. Vasiliev, V.B. Burmistrov, M.V. Baryshnikov, Compact SLR-system suitable for serial production

New Applications

J. Degnan, A detailed analysis of an Earth-Mars laser transponder link
H. Kunimori, Transponder technology incorporated for laser ranging to the Moon-Mission status of SELENE-II
T. Otsubo, P. Gibbs, D. Walters and R. Wood, Determination of Lageos Spin Motion from Photometric Observation
U. Schreiber, How to improve SLR?
E. Samain, The Time Transfer by Laser Link (T2L2) experiment

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Twelfth International Workshop on Laser Ranging Instrumentation

Matera, Italy November 13-17, 2000

Matera, Italy
November 13-17, 2000