IAG Update

International Association of Geodesy

Issue: July 2026

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In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026)

Professor Byron Tapley (1932–2026), pioneer of space geodesy and GRACE Principal Investigator, passed away. He transformed Earth observation and satellite gravimetry. His scientific leadership, mentorship and legacy shaped generations worldwide.

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In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026)

Geodesy Glossary: A Reference Guide to Geodetic Terminology

A living reference for geodetic terms and abbreviations, linked across IAG website for up-to-date explanations. We are open for updates, corrections, links and contributions from the community.

Categories: Commissions, ECS, GGOS, IAG, ICCs, Projects, Services, 🌍 Geodesy News
Geodesy Glossary: A Reference Guide to Geodetic Terminology

πŸ›οΈ Organisation Updates

Stay Connected with GGOS IberAtlantic

GGOS IberAtlantic has updated its website and launched a newsletter to share news, events, and opportunities across the IberAtlantic region.

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Stay Connected with GGOS IberAtlantic

πŸ“… Event News

Celebrating 160 Years Chair of Higher Geodesy at TU Wien

TU Wien marked 160 years since Josef Herr’s appointment as first professor of Higher Geodesy and Spherical Astronomy with a homecoming event for about 70 former colleagues and students.

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Celebrating 160 Years Chair of Higher Geodesy at TU Wien

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 - Programme online and early-bird deadline approaching

We would like to inform you that the programme of the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 is now available online: TIGER 2026 A general overview can be found on the website: Programme In addition, the deadline for in-person early-bird registration is approaching - July 15th. In-person attendees need to register via the following link: https://bcdme.qondor.com/TIGERSymposiumInGeodesy2026 Virtual attendees need to register …

Categories: Com3, GGOS, IERS, πŸ“… Event Update
TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 - Programme online and early-bird deadline approaching

GGHS2026 - 12-16 October 2026 - New Delhi, India

I would like to draw your attention to the Gravity, Geoid and Height Systems 2026 (GGHS-2026) conference, to be held from 12–16 October 2026 in New Delhi, India. GGHS-2026 brings together the international geodetic and geophysical community to advance research in gravity field determination, geoid modelling, height systems, satellite gravimetry, and Earth system applications. Scientific topics to be addressed include: …

Categories: Com2, πŸ“… Event Update
GGHS2026 - 12-16 October 2026 - New Delhi, India
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πŸ—“οΈ Event Calendar

Latest added Events:

Events in next 6 months:

DateEventAffiliation
August 20, 2026EGU Campfire Geodesy – 21st EditionECS
August 25-28, 2026Summer School: satellite-based hydrological data assimilationECS, AGU, Commission 2, EGU, GGOS, IAHS, ICCC, ICGEM, UN (United Nations), πŸ“š Education & Training
August 31-3, 2026Workshop on GNSS Ionosphere (IWGI2026)Commission 4
September 7-11, 2026XI Hotine-Marussi SymposiumICCT
September 14-18, 202617th European VLBI Network SymposiumIAU, IVS
September 14-16, 2026ITGRF Workshop 2026Commission 2, BGI, IGFS
September 15-16, 2026VieVS Days 2026IVS, πŸ“š Education & Training
September 15-17, 2026Frontiers of Geodetic Science (FroGS) Conference 2026ECS, IAG, ICCC
September 28-1, 2026IAG Commission 3 – TIGER Symposium in GeodesyCommission 3
October 2, 2026GGOS Topical Meeting on GeohazardsGGOS
October 5-7, 2026GGOS Days 2026GGOS, IAG Services
October 7-9, 2026ESA 10th International Colloquium on GNSSCommission 1, GGOS, IDS, IERS, IGS, ILRS, IVS
October 12-16, 2026Gravity Geoid and Height Systems Symposium (GGHS2026)GGOS, Commission 2, IGFS
October 13-15, 2026GRACE/GRACE-FO Science Team Meeting 2026Commission 2, ICCC, ICGEM, IGFS, Projet QuGe
October 13-15, 202621st Wegener Assembly, AlbaniaCommission 3, IASPEI
October 19-21, 2026ECRS 2026 – The 6th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing🌐 Other
November 1-6, 202624th International Workshop on Laser RangingAGU, Commission 1, Commission 2, Commission 3, Commission 4, EGU, GGOS, IAG Services, ILRS, IUGG
November 3-6, 2026SIRGAS Symposium 2026Commission 2, IAG
November 9-13, 2026SIRGAS SchoolBGI, Commission 1, Commission 2, FIG, IGFS, IGS, UN (United Nations)
December 7-11, 2026AGU Annual Meeting 2026AGU
January 18-22, 2027IAU Symposium 2027IAU, IVS
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