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Matera (MLRO)
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Matera (MLRO) Contact:
| Agency | Agenzia Spaziale Italiana |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 11 - Matera, Italy 75100 Matera Italy |
| Primary Contact | |
| Contact Name | Giuseppe Bianco |
| Telephone (primary) | ++39-0835-377509 (Institute) |
| Telephone (secondary) | |
| Fax | ++39-0835-339005 |
| giuseppe.bianco@asi.it | |
| Secondary Contact | |
| Contact Name | |
| Telephone (primary) | |
| Telephone (secondary) | |
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Matera (MLRO) Coordinates:
Approximate Position:
| X coordinate | [m] | 4641978.864 |
| Y coordinate | [m] | 1393067.472 |
| Z coordinate | [m] | 4133249.431 |
| Latitude | [deg] | 40.6486 N |
| Longitude | [deg] | 16.7046 E |
| Elevation | [m] | 536.9 |
| Survey Method | ||
| Date Measured | ||
| Additional Information | ||
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Matera (MLRO): Site Log
Instructions and Update Site Log
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Section: 0. Form
Section: 1. Identification of the Ranging System Reference Point (SRP)
Section: 2. Site Location Information
Section: 3. General System Information
Section: 4. Telescope Information
Section: 5. Laser System Information
Section: 6. Receiver System
Section: 7. Tracking Capabilities
Section: 8. Calibration
Section: 9. Time and Frequency Standards
Section: 10. Preprocessing Information
Section: 11. Aircraft Detection
Section: 12. Meteorological Instrumentation
Section: 13. Local Ties, Eccentricities, and Collocation Information
Section: 14. Local Events Possibly Affecting Computed Position
Section: 15. On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information
Section: 16. Responsible Agency (if different from 15.)
Section: 17. More Information
ILRS Site and System Information Form
International Laser Ranging Service
0. Form
Prepared by (Full Name) : Giuseppe Bianco
Preparer E-mail : giuseppe.bianco@asi.it, mlro@est.asi.it
Date Prepared : 2024-11-01
Report Type : UPDATE
Site Log Format Version : 2.0
Site Log Revision : 9.0
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1. Identification of the Ranging System Reference Point (SRP)
Site Name : Matera CGS
IERS DOMES Number : 12734S008
CDP Pad ID : 7941
Subnetwork : EUROLAS
Description : AZ EL INTERSECT
Monument Description : N.A.
Monument Inscription : N.A.
Mark Description : N.A.
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Geologic Characteristic : BEDROCK
Additional Information :
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2. Site Location Information
City or Town : Matera
State or Province : Basilicata
Country : Italy
Tectonic Plate : Adriatic-African
Local Time (UTC +/- hours) :
Approximate Position
X coordinate [m]: 4641978.864
Y coordinate [m]: 1393067.472
Z coordinate [m]: 4133249.431
Latitude [deg]: 40.6486 N
Longitude [deg]: 16.7046 E
Elevation [m]: 536.9
Survey Method :
Date Measured :
Additional Information :
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3. General System Information
3.01 System Name : MLRO (Matera Laser Ranging Observatory)
4-Character Code : MATM
CDP System Number : 77
CDP Occupation Number : 01
Eccentricity to SRP (if Not Identical With SRP)
North [m]:
East [m]:
Up [m]:
Date Measured : N.A.
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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4. Telescope Information
4.01 Receiving Telescope Type : Cassegrain
Aperture [m]: 1.50
Mount : AZ-EL
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Xmitting Telescope Type : Cassegrain
Aperture [m]: 1.50
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Tracking Camera Type : ICCD
Model :
Manufacturer : HTSI
Field of View [deg]: 0.016
Minimum Magnitude [mag]: 15
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Transmit/Receive Path : COMMON COUDE
Transmit/Receive Switch : POLARIZER
Max Slew Rate Az [deg/s]: 20
Max Slew Rate El [deg/s]: 5
Max Used Tracking Rate Az : 20
Max Used Tracking Rate El : 5
Telescope Shelter : DOME
Daylight Filter Type : Interference Filter
Dayl. Filt. Bandwidth [nm]: 0.3
Adjustable Attenuation : 0 to 6 ND
Adjustable Field of View :
Transmit Efficiency : 0.75
Receive Efficiency : 0.87
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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5. Laser System Information
5.01 Laser Type : ND:YAG
Model :
Manufacturer :
Number of Amplifiers : 3
Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064
Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 200
Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532
Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 100
Xmit Energy Adjustable : NO
Additional Information :
Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 50
Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10
Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 2 - 45
Theoretical Beam Div :
Measured Beam Div :
Method Used :
Additional Information :
Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.010
Eyesafe : NO
Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976
Polarization on Exit :
Laser Fire Control :
Laser Energy Monitor :
Start Diode Type :
Manufactorer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Rise/Fall Time [ps]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2007-10-30
Additional Information :
5.02 Laser Type : ND:YAG
Model :
Manufacturer : continuum
Number of Amplifiers : 3
Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064
Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 200
Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532
Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 100
Xmit Energy Adjustable : NO
Additional Information :
Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 50
Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10
Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 2 - 45
Theoretical Beam Div :
Measured Beam Div :
Method Used :
Additional Information :
Final Beam Diameter [m]: 1.5
Eyesafe : NO
Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976
Polarization on Exit :
Laser Fire Control :
Laser Energy Monitor :
Start Diode Type :
Manufactorer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Rise/Fall Time [ps]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
Date Installed : 2007-11-05
Date Removed : 2024-10-24
Additional Information :
5.03 Laser Type : ND:YAG
Model :
Manufacturer : Innolas
Number of Amplifiers : 2
Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064
Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 200
Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532
Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 100
Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES
Additional Information :
Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 50
Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10
Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 2 - 45
Theoretical Beam Div :
Measured Beam Div :
Method Used :
Additional Information :
Final Beam Diameter [m]: 1.5
Eyesafe : NO
Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976
Polarization on Exit : circular
Laser Fire Control :
Laser Energy Monitor : continuous
Start Diode Type :
Manufactorer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Rise/Fall Time [ps]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed : 2024-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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6. Receiver System
6.01.01 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT209 s/n 11990416
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 15
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2005-10-20
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.02 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT209 s/n 23990701
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 12.59
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2005-10-20
Date Removed : 2007-02-19
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.03 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT212 s/n 23060822
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 15
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 110
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2007-02-19
Date Removed : 2008-06-20
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.04 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n 11970417
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 12
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 150
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2008-06-20
Date Removed : 2009-09-16
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.05 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n 21081104
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 11.83
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 98
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2009-09-16
Date Removed : 2010-05-24
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.06 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n 11990416
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 15
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2010-05-25
Date Removed : 2012-10-06
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.07 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n B2120502
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 13
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2012-10-06
Date Removed : 2014-03-21
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.08 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n 41131107
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 13
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2014-03-21
Date Removed : 2014-07-23
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2023-02-10
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.09 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Hamamatsu
Model : R5916U s/n BT0149
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 9
Nominal Gain : 1e5
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 90
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2014-07-24
Date Removed : 2014-09-02
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.10 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PMT210 s/n B1140709
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 13
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2014-09-02
Date Removed : 2017-12-04
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.11 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Hamamatsu
Model : C13068 s/n MP1501-0003
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 40
Nominal Gain : 6e5
Rise Time [ps]: 167
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 35
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2017-12-04
Date Removed : 2022-02-14
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.12 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Hamamatsu
Model : C13068 s/n MP1812-0005
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 40
Nominal Gain : 6e5
Rise Time [ps]: 167
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 35
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2022-02-14
Date Removed :
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tellenec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : Event
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.01.13 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : MCP
Manufacturer : Photek
Model : PM210 s/n B2181102
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 13
Nominal Gain : 1e6
Rise Time [ps]: 120
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30
Field of View Diam ["]: 60
Date Installed : 2023-02-10
Date Removed :
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2023-02-10
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : Multi photon
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : Event timer
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : The amplitude measurements are made
: using a Peak Amplitude Detector
: manufactured by Honeywell Technology
6.02.01 Secondary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : STREAK CAMERA /MCP
Manufacturer : Hamamatsu/Photek
Model : C5680-25/PMT209
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 8
Nominal Gain : 1e5
Rise Time [ps]: 2
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]:
Field of View Diam ["]: 40
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Amplitude Measurement : NO
Return-Rate Controlled:
Mode of Operation : Multi Photons
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Additional Information : the secondary chain has two receiving path
: in the two color tracking: the Streak Camera
: path and the MCP path
6.03.01 Tertiary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 355
Detector Type : STREAK CAMERA/MCP
Manufacturer : Hamamatsu/Photek
Model : C5680-25/PMT209
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 14
Nominal Gain : 1e5
Rise Time [ps]: 2
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]:
Field of View Diam ["]: 40
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : Tennelec
Model : TC454
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Amplitude Measurement : YES
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation :
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : HTSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 1
Precision [ps]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-07-05
Additional Information : The secondary chain has two receiving path
: in the two color tracking: the Streak Camera
: path and the MCP path.
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7. Tracking Capabilities
7.01 Satellites
Very Low Alt (<400 km) : YES
Low Altitude (400-2000) : YES
LAGEOS/LARES : YES
GLONASS : YES
Etalon : YES
GNSS : YES
Geosynchronous :
Moon : YES
Ave. Pass Switch Time [s]: 30
Average values for LAGEOS
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 5
# of Obs per NP : 1000
Use of Semi-trains : NO
# of Semi-train Tracks : N.A.
Range Gate Width [ns]: 20 - 10000
Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 1
Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 0.03
Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 20
Laser Polarization @emitter:
Operation
Months per Year : 12
Days per Week : 7
Hours per Day : 24
Staff per Shift : 2
System Shared With : NOTHING
Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 100
Remotely Controllable : NO
Tracking Restrictions
Go/No-go flag :
Satellite Verification :
Date Verified :
Maximum elevation :
Satellite Verification :
Date Verified :
Pass segments :
Satellite Verification :
Date Verified :
Schedule segments :
Satellite Verification :
Date Verified :
Maximum laser power limit:
Satellite Verification :
Date Verified :
Date First Applicable : 2000-01-01 HH:MM UT
Date Last Applicable :
Additional Information :
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8. Calibration
8.01 Calibration Type : HOURLY
Target Location : INTERNAL+EXTERNAL
Target Type : CORNER CUBE
Target Structure : EXTERNAL: concrete pier;
: INTERNAL: corner cube behind the
: secondary mirror
Number of Targets : 2
Target Distance(s) [m]: 95/45
Date Measured :
Accuracy [mm]: 2
Verification : Survay comparison with external target
Return-Rate Controlled :
Eye-Safe Method :
Additional Information : 2 different external ground calibration
: target are currently used depending
: on sun position.
: Since December 2017 the "morning" GT named F
: at distance of 95mt
: from 00.00 to 12.00 UTC
:
: Since 2000 the "afternoon" GT named C
: at distance of 45mt
: from 12.00 to 00.00 UTC
:
: The measures on GT named B
: at distance of 192mt
: from 00.00 to 12.00 UTC was discontinued
: on December 2017
Mode of Operation : MULTI PHOTON
Calibration performed : 1
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 1
Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Edit Criterion 2nd Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Application of Cal Data : AVERAGE
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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9. Time and Frequency Standards
9.01.01 Frequency Standard Type : Cesium
Model : 5061B
Manufacturer : HP
Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 10
Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.1
Time Reference : GPS
Synchronization : GPS
Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2005-09-05
Additional Information :
9.01.02 Frequency Standard Type : Cesium
Model : CS4000
Manufacturer : Symmetricom
Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 5
Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.02
Time Reference : GPS
Synchronization : GPS
Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100
Date Installed : 2005-09-05
Date Removed : 2022-07-17
Additional Information :
9.01.03 Frequency Standard Type : Passive Hydrogen Maser
Model : pH Maser 1008
Manufacturer : T4 Science
Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.5
Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.01
Time Reference : GPS
Synchronization : GPS
Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100
Date Installed : 2022-07-13
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
9.02.01 GNSS Timing Rcvr Model : XL-AK
Manufacturer : TrueTime
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed : 2013-04-11
Additional Information :
9.02.02 GNSS Timing Rcvr Model : LanTime 300
Manufacturer : Meinberg
Date Installed : 2013-04-11
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
9.03.01 One-way System Calibration
Date performed :
Direction Calibrated :
Additional Information :
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10. Preprocessing Information
10.01 On-site NP Generation : YES
Data Screening : NUMERICAL INTEGRATION and GAUSSIAN FIT
Return-Rate Rejection :
Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Edit Criterion 2nd Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Upload interval : After each pass
Date First Applicable : 2001-06-01 HH:MM UT
Date Last Applicable :
Additional Information :
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11. Aircraft Detection
11.01 Detection Type : RADAR and ATC DATA
Manufacturer/Provider :
Automatic Laser Shutoff :
Alarms Recorded :
Hazard Distance [km]:
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : Air traffic control data.
: Radar used for near aircraft.
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12. Meteorological Instrumentation
12.01.01 Pressure Sensor Model : 1016B-01
Manufacturer : Paroscientific
Recording Interval : 1 MINUTE
Accuracy [mbar]: 0.1
Height Diff to SRP [m]: 2.4
Distance from SRP [m]:
Date Installed : 2000-01-01 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : 1 YEAR
Date Removed :
Additional Information : 62540
12.02.01 Temp Sensor Model : 4470
Manufacturer : Qualimetrix
Recording Interval : EVERY 5 MINUTES
Accuracy [deg C]: 0.1
Date Installed : 2000-01-01 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : 1 YEAR
Date Removed : 2024-06-04 10:00 UT
Additional Information : 5M110
12.02.01 Temp Sensor Model : DMA875-T
Manufacturer : LSI-LASTEM
Recording Interval : 1 MINUTE
Accuracy [deg C]: 0.2
Date Installed : 2024-06-04 10:00 UT
Calibration Interval : 1 YEAR
Date Removed :
Additional Information : 23010119
12.03.01 Humidity Sensor Model : HX92
Manufacturer : Omega Engineering
Recording Interval : EVERY 5 MINUTES
Accuracy [% rel h]: 2
Date Installed : 2000-01-01 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : EVERY FEW YEARS
Date Removed : 2009-04-16 08:00 UT
Additional Information :
12.03.02 Humidity Sensor Model : HD9008TR
Manufacturer : Delta OHM
Recording Interval : EVERY 5 MINUTES
Accuracy [% rel h]: 2
Date Installed : 2009-04-16 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : EVERY FEW YEARS
Date Removed : 2012-10-22 HH:MM UT
Additional Information :
12.03.03 Humidity Sensor Model : HX92C
Manufacturer : Omega Engineering
Recording Interval : EVERY 5 MINUTES
Accuracy [% rel h]: 2
Date Installed : 2012-10-22 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : EVERY FEW YEARS
Date Removed : 2024-06-04 08:00 UT
Additional Information : 1212245
12.03.01 Humidity Sensor Model : DMA875
Manufacturer : LSI-LASTEM
Recording Interval : 1 MINUTE
Accuracy [% rel h]: 1.5
Date Installed : 2024-06-04 10:00 UT
Calibration Interval : 1 YEAR
Date Removed :
Additional Information : 23010119
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13. Local Ties, Eccentricities, and Collocation Information
13.01 Collocated Permanent Geodetic Systems
13.01.01.01 GNSS : IGS+EUREF
Date Installed : 1991-04-16
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.01.02 GNSS : IGS+EUREF
Date Installed : 2001-05-08
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.02.01 DORIS : NO
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.03.01 PRARE : NO
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.04.01 VLBI : YES
Date Installed : 1990-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.05.01 Gravimeter : YES
Date Installed : 2007-04-03
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.06.01 Other SLR :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.02.01.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : GPS reference marker "R" (MATE)
Instrumentation Type : GPS
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number : 12734M008
CDP Number : N.A.
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -29.157 +- 0.001
dy [m]: -22.201 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 37.912 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 1991-04-16
Date Removed :
Additional Information : IGS/EUREF permanent station
: None
13.02.02.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Old Laser Telescope SAO System Marker "O"
Instrumentation Type : SLR
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number : 12734S001
CDP Number : 7939
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -13.983 +- 0.001
dy [m]: 2.624 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 12.951 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2000-03-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 1983-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information : Intersection of the az/el axis of MATL
: (Named Marker O)
13.02.03.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "C" PAD
Instrumentation Type : MOBILE SYSTEM
Instrumentation Status : NON PERMANENT
DOMES Number : 12734M004
CDP Number : 7541
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: 11.277 +- 0.001
dy [m]: -25.007 +- 0.001
dz [m]: -17.407 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 1985-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.04.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "V" PAD
Instrumentation Type : GRAVIMETER MOBILE SYSTEM
Instrumentation Status : NON PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -37.241 +- 0.002
dy [m]: -1.420 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 31.748 +- 0.002
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2008-12-02
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.05.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "M1" Pier
Instrumentation Type : Calibration Target C 9992
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -22.607 +- 0.001
dy [m]: 38.131 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 9.078 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.06.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "M2" Pier
Instrumentation Type : Calibration Target D 9993
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: 20.930 +- 0.001
dy [m]: 22.317 +- 0.001
dz [m]: -36.579 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.07.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "M3" Pier
Instrumentation Type : Calibration Target E 9994
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: 43.432 +- 0.001
dy [m]: -54.808 +- 0.001
dz [m]: -36,874 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.08.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "M4" Pier
Instrumentation Type : Calibration Target B 9991
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -4.369 +- 0.001
dy [m]: -177.740 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 73.728 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2000-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.02.09.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site
Monument Name : Marker "M5" Pier
Instrumentation Type : Calibration Target F 9995
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: -59.762 +- 0.001
dy [m]: -19.601 +- 0.001
dz [m]: 71.613 +- 0.001
Date Measured : 2009-05-01
Determined by : Telespazio CGS
Date Installed : 2008-12-02
Date Removed :
Additional Information : (M5-M)
13.03.01.01 Eccentricities Between Other Monuments on Site
From: Monument Name :
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
To: Monument Name :
DOMES Number :
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]:
dy [m]:
dz [m]:
Date Measured :
Determined by :
Additional Information :
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14. Local Events Possibly Affecting Computed Position
14.01 Date :
Event :
Additional Information :
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15. On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information
Agency : Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
Mailing Address : P.O. Box 11 - Matera, Italy
: 75100 Matera Italy
Website :
Primary Contact
Contact Name : Giuseppe Bianco
Telephone (primary) : ++39-0835-377509 (Institute)
Telephone (secondary) :
Fax : ++39-0835-339005
E-mail : giuseppe.bianco@asi.it
Secondary Contact
Contact Name : Laser Control Room
Telephone (primary) : ++39-0835-377542
Telephone (secondary) : ++39-0835-377597
Fax : n.a.
E-mail : mlro@est.asi.it
Tertiary Contact
Contact Name :
Telephone (primary) :
Telephone (secondary) :
Fax :
E-mail :
Additional Information :
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16. Responsible Agency (if different from 15.)
Agency : E-Geos SpA
Mailing Address :
Primary Contact
Contact Name : Giuseppe Nicoletti
Telephone (primary) : ++39-0835-377570
Telephone (secondary) :
Fax :
E-mail : giuseppe.nicoletti@e-geos.it
Secondary Contact
Contact Name :
Telephone (primary) :
Telephone (secondary) :
Fax :
E-mail :
Additional Information :
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17. More Information
URL for More Information : http://geodaf.mt.asi.it/html/matera.html
Hardcopy on File
Site Map : YES
Site Diagram : YES
Horizon Mask : YES
Monument Description : YES
Site Pictures : YES
Additional Information :
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Matera (MLRO): Meteorological data
Note: For a larger view, please select a thumbnail.
| Type | Since 2012 | Monthly Average Offset |
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| Temperature |  |
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Humidity |  |
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| Pressure |  |
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Matera (MLRO): LAGEOS performance
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| type | Since 2012 | Monthly average |
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| RMS |  |
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| Cal RMS |  |
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| Sys Dly |  |
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| Obs per NPT |
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| FR Obs per Pass |
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Matera (MLRO): 7-day tracking information
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| Days ago | |
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| 1 |  |
| 2 |  |
| 3 |  |
| 4 |  |
| 5 |  |
| 6 |  |
| 7 |  |
Matera (MLRO): Satellite Information (as a function of local time and satellite range)
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| satellite | local time | range | ||
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| npt rms | numFR /npt | npt rms | numFR /npt |
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| Ajisai 30 sec |
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| Cryosat-2 15 sec |
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| Etalon-1 300 sec |
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| Etalon-2 300 sec |
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| Galileo-102 300 sec |
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| Galileo-202 300 sec |
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| Galileo-209 300 sec |
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| Galileo-210 300 sec |
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| GLONASS-131 300 sec |
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| GLONASS-134 300 sec |
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| GLONASS-138 300 sec |
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| GLONASS-139 300 sec |
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| GRACE-FO-1 5 sec |
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| GRACE-FO-2 5 sec |
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| Jason-3 15 sec |
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| LAGEOS-1 120 sec |
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| LAGEOS-2 120 sec |
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| LARES 30 sec |
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| Starlette 30 sec |
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| Stella 30 sec |
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| Swarm-A 5 sec |
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| Swarm-B 5 sec |
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| Swarm-C 5 sec |
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