Long-term densification of terrestrial reference frame in Central Europe as the result of Central Europe Regional Geodynamic Project 1994-2006

J. Hefty*, L. Gerhatova, M. Becker, R. Drescher, G. Stangl, S. Krauss, A. Caporali, T. Liwosz, R. Kratochvil

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Abstract

Cooperation of 14 Central European countries in the framework of the Central Europe Regional Geodynamics Project (CERGOP) resulted in determination of coordinates and velocities for more than 50 sites in Central Europe, Alpine-Adria region and Balkan Peninsula. The set of selected stations with carefully checked monumentation and observational environment comprises the Central Europe Geodynamics Reference Network (CEGRN). This network is recently strengthened by new permanent stations in the region. Epoch campaigns at CEGRN sites were performed annually or bi-annually during period from 1994 to 2005. In 2006 one week of observations at permanent CEGRN stations was arranged as additional campaign. Simultaneous processing of all campaigns allowed defining horizontal coordinates with accuracy at 2 - 4 mm level and horizontal velocities with accuracy 0.5 - 1.0 mm/year. The link to the ITRS is achieved through a set of IGS and EPN permanent stations which were intentionally included in analysis of CEGRN epoch campaigns. The accuracy and reliability of obtained velocities is examined by the comparison with data from independent sources. We present here the obtained final velocities referred to ITRF2000 as well as the plots of intraplate velocities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeodetic Reference Frames - IAG Symposium
Pages149-154
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventIAG Symposium on Geodetic Reference Frames: GRF 2006 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 9 Oct 200614 Oct 2006

Publication series

NameInternational Association of Geodesy Symposia
Volume134
ISSN (Print)0939-9585

Conference

ConferenceIAG Symposium on Geodetic Reference Frames
Abbreviated titleGRF 2006
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period9/10/0614/10/06

Keywords

  • geo-kinematics of Central Europe and Balkan region
  • GPS epoch campaigns
  • GPS velocity field

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computers in Earth Sciences
  • Geophysics

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