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GGOS Reports

The Geodesist’s Handbook

The Geodesit’s Handbook gives an detailed overview of the IAG and it’s component, as well as GGOS and it’s components. It is published by the IAG. Here you can explore all volumes of the Geodesist’s Handbook.

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GGOS – General and Technical Reports – Travaux

The IAG report in the Travaux gives an general and technical overview of the IAG and it’s component, as well as GGOS and it’s components. It is published by the IAG. These documents are containing only the GGOS report. Explore the all Travaux reports.

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GGOS Articles

Articles about GGOS

Scientific and popular article which were published about GGOS.

  • Sánchez, L. et al. (2026). Strategic Goals of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS). In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2026_312
  • Elger, K., Miglio, A., Bradke, M., Bagwell, R., Angermann, D., … Yokota, Y. (2025): GGOS Committee on Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for Geodetic Data Sets Metadata Recommendations for Geodetic data: GNSS (1.0),  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16992829
  • Gruber T.; Angermann D.; Sánchez L. (2025): Definition of Essential Geodetic Variables (EGV): Contribution of Geodesy to Earth Observation, White Paper. Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), https://zenodo.org/records/14621194
  • Sánchez L.; Riddell A.; Angermann D.; Rodríguez J.; Sehnal M.; Gruber T.; Gross R.; Lidberg M.; Craddock A.; Ferrandíz J.M. (2024): The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) – Harnessing Geodesy for the Benefit of Science and Society. avn – allgemeine vermessungs-nachrichten, 131(2024) 5-6(5), 256–269, https://doi.org/10.14627/avn.2024.5-6.4
  • Sehnal, M.; Sánchez, L.; Angermann, D.; Craddock, A.; Miyahara, B.; Steiner, L. (2024): Emphasizing the Value of Geodesy to Science and Society Through IAG-GGOS. In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 157, https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2024_243.
  • Sánchez, L.; Barzaghi, R. (2024): Achievements of the GGOS Focus Area Unified Height System. International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 157, https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2024_249.
  • Sehnal, M.; Angermann, D.; Sánchez, L.; Miyahara, B. (2023): GGOS Contribution to Promote Geodesy and Increase its Visibility in Science and Society. Österreichische Zeitschrift für Vermessung & Geoinformation. https://www.ovg.at/de/bibliothek/vgi-die-zeitschrift/files/pdf/5345
  • Angermann, D., Gruber, T.; Gerstl, M., Heinkelmann, R., Hugentobler, U.; Sánchez, L.; Steigenberger, P., Gross, R., Heki, K.; Marti, U.; Schuh, H.; Sehnal, M., Thomas, M. (2022): GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards: Description and Promotion of Geodetic Products. In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 154. Springer, Cham, https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2022_144.
  • Angermann, D.; Gruber, T., Gerstl, M.; Heinkelmann, R.; Hugentobler, U.; Sánchez, L.; Steigenberger, P. (2020): Bureau of Products and Standards: Inventory of standards and conventions used for the generation of IAG products. The Geodesists’ Handbook 2020, Journal of Geodesy, 94(11), 221–292, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-020-01434-z.
  • Angermann, D.; Gruber, T.; Gerstl, M.; Heinkelmann, R.; Hugentobler, U.; Sánchez, L.; Steigenberger, P. (2018): GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards: Recent Activities and Future Plans. In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 149. Springer, Cham, https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2018_28.
  • LaBrecque, J.; Rundle, J.; Bawden, G. Eds. (2017): Global Navigation Satellite Systems Enhancement for Tsunami Early Warning Systems, Contributing Paper to GAR 2019, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, https://www.preventionweb.net/publication/global-navigation-satellite-system-enhancement-tsunami-early-warning-systems, accessed 2024-08-09
  • Angermann, D.; Gruber, T.; Gerstl, M.; Heinkelmann, R.; Hugentobler, U.; Sánchez, L.; Steigenberger, P. (2016): GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards: Inventory of standards and conventions used for the generation of IAG products. The Geodesists’ Handbook 2016, Journal of Geodesy, 90(10), 1095-1156, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00190-016-0948-z.
  • Angermann, D.; Gerstl, M.; Sánchez, L.; Gruber, T.; Hugentobler, U.; Steigenberger, P.; Heinkelmann, R. (2016): GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards: Inventory of standards and conventions for geodesy. In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 143, 571-577, Springer, Cham, https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2015_165.
  • Kutterer, H. (2015): Globales Geodätisches Beobachtungssystem. In: Freeden, W., Rummel, R. (eds) Handbuch der Geodäsie. Springer Reference Naturwissenschaften. Springer Spektrum, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46900-2_3-1
  • Boucher, C., Pearlman, M., Sarti P. (2015): Global geodetic observatories, Advances in Space Research, vol 55, Issue 1, pp 24-39, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2014.10.011.
  • Appleby, G.; Behrend, D.; Bergstrand, S.; Donovan, H.; Emerson, C.; Esper, J.; Hase, H.; Long, J.; Ma, C.; McCormick, D.; Noll, C.; Pavlis, E.; Ferrage, P.; Pearlman, M.; Saunier, J., Stowers, D.; Wetze, S. (2015): GGOS Requirements for Core Sites, Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), 24p.
  • Beutler, G.; Rummel, R. (2012): Scientific Rationale and Development of the Global Geodetic Observing System. In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 136. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20338-1_123.
  • Rummel, R. (2010): The interdisciplinary role of space geodesy—Revisited, Journal of Geodynamics, vol 49 (3–4), 112-115, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jog.2009.10.006.
  • Plag, H. P.; Pearlman M. (Eds.) (2009): Global Geodetic Observing System: Meeting the Requirements of a Global Society on a Changing Planet in 2020, Springer Verlag, https://doi.org/10.1007/9783642026874_3.
  • Plag, H.P.; Rizos, C.; Rothacher, M.; Neilan. R. (2010): The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS): Detecting the Fingerprints of Global Change in Geodetic Quantities. In: Advances in Earth Observation of Global Change, 125–143, https://doi.org/10.1007/9789048190850_10.
  • Blewitt, G.; Altamimi, Z.; Davis, J.; Gross, R.; Kuo Ch,J.; Lemoine, F.G.; Moore, A.W.; Neilan, R.E.; Plag, H.P.; Rothacher, M.; Shum, C.K.; Sideris, M.G.; Schöne, T.; Tregoning, P.; Zerbini, S. (2010): Geodetic Observations and Global Reference Frame Contributions to Understanding Sea Level Rise and Variability. In: Church, J.A.; Woodworth, Ph.L.; Aarup, Th., Wilson, W.S. (eds.) Understanding Sea Level Rise and Variability, Wiley Blackwell, ISBN 9781444334524, 256–284.
  • Sahagian, D.; Alsdorf, D.; Kreemer, C.; Melack, J.; Pearlman, M.; Plag, H.-P.; Poli, P.; Reid, S.; Rodell, M.; Thomas, R.; Woodworth, P.L. (2009): Earth observation: Serving the needs of an increasingly global society. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_5.
  • Rummel, R.; Beutler, G.; Dehant, V.; Gross, R.; Ilk, K.H.; Plag, H.-P.; Poli, P.; Rothacher, M.; Stein, S.; Thomas, R.; Woodworth, P.L.; Zerbini S.; Zlotnicki V. (2009): Understanding a dynamic planet: Earth science requirements for geodesy. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_3.
  • Rothacher, M.; Beutler, G.; Behrend, D.; Donnellan, A.; Hinderer, J.; Ma, C.; Noll, C.; Oberst, J.; Pearlman, M.; Plag, H.-P.; Richter, B.; Schöne, T.; Tavernier, G.; Woodworth, P.L. (2009): The future Global Geodetic Observing System. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_9.
  • Rizos, C.; Brzezinska, D.; Forsberg, R.; Johnston, G.; Kenyon, S.; Smith, D. (2009): Maintaining a modern society. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_4.
  • Plag, H.P.; Gross, R.; Rothacher, M. (2009): Global Geodetic Observing System for Geohazards and Global Change. In: Geosciences, BRGM’s journal for a sustainable Earth, 9, 96–103.
  • Plag, H.-P.; Altamimi, Z.; Bettadpur, S.; Beutler, G.; Beyerle, G.; Cazenave, A.; Crossley, D.; Donnellan, A.; Forsberg, R.; Gross, R.; Hinderer, J.; Komjathy, A.; Ma, C.; Mannucci, A.J.; Noll, C.; Nothnagel, A.; Pavlis, E.C.; Pearlman, M.; Poli, P.; Schreiber, U.; Senior, K.; Woodworth, P.L.; Zerbini, S.; Zuffada, C. (2009): The goals, achievements, and tools of modern geodesy. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_2.
  • Gross, R.; Beutler, G.; Plag, HP. (2009): Integrated scientific and societal user requirements and functional specifications for the GGOS. In: Plag, HP.; Pearlman, M. (eds) Global Geodetic Observing System. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02687-4_7.
  • Drewes, H. (2007): Science Rationale of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS). In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 130. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-49350-1_101.
  • Drewes, H. (2006) The Changing Objectives in Geodetic Research, Zeitschrift für Geodäsie, Geo-Information und Landmanagement zvn, Deutscher Verein für Vermessungswesen e.V. – Gesellschaft für Geodäsie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement, Issue 5/2006, Volume 131: 1-7.
  • Drewes, H. (ed.) (2005) The Global Geodetic Observing System, special issue, Journal of Geodynamics, Vol 40, No 4-5: 354-501.
  • Beutler, G.; Drewes, H., Verdun, A. (2005): The Integrated Global Geodetic Observing System (IGGOS) viewed from the perspective of history, Journal of Geodynamics 40, 414–431, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jog.2005.06.005.
  • Chao, B.F. (2003): Geodesy is not just for static measurements anymore, EOS Transactions. American Geophysical Union 84(16):145.
  • Rummel, R.; Drewes, H.; Bosch, W.; Hornik, H. (eds) (2000): Towards an Integrated Global Geodetic Observing System (IGGOS). International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 120:1–261
  • Beutler, G. (2000): IAG services in the current framework of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG). In: International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 121. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59742-8_68