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Introduction of the IAG Early Career Scientists group

The start of the new IAG term in 2023 brought several changes to the IAG structure. For the first time, all chairs of IAG entities (e.g., commissions, projects) were asked to nominate an early career scientist (ECS) to their steering committees.…
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GGOS IberAtlantic:
A new GGOS Affiliate

The national geodetic authorities of Spain and Portugal, signed letters of intent and defined terms of reference to initiate the operation of GGOS IberAtlantic. The GGOS Executive Committee welcome the Spanish and Portuguese colleagues to GGOS and highly appreciate their contribution.
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Establishment of an
IAG Secretariat at BEV

The IAG proposed the establishment of an IAG Secretariat at BEV. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the IAG and the BEV, initiating the establishment of this IAG Secretariat, which was announced and celebrated at the EGU Geodesy Reception.
Sehnal - GGOS
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New Director of Bureau of Networks and Observations

We are pleased to announce that our colleagues José Rodriguez - from the Red de Infraestructuras Geodésicas RIG, Instituto Geográfico Nacional IGN, Spain and Martin Lidberg from Lantmäteriet, the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land…
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GGOS Strategic Plan 2024 – 2034: Geodesy for Science and Society

GGOS, the Global Geodetic Observing System of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), was established as an integrating framework for all IAG Components (Services, Commissions, Inter-Commission Committees and Projects) to move from the…
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International Height Reference Frame IHRF – Coordination Centre

From the GGOS Focus Area Unified Height System to the IHRF Coordination Centre One initial objective of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) was the standardisation of height systems worldwide.…
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Call for Nomination – Director of the Bureau of Networks and Observations

GGOS is seeking nominations for the position of Director of the GGOS Bureau of Networks and Observations (GGOS-BNO). The outgoing Director, Michael Pearlman, will be stepping down once we have a new GGOS-BNO Director. So, this is your opportunity…
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Next GGOS President

Laura Sanchez from DGFI/TUM was elected by the IAG Executive Committee during the 28th General Assembly of the IUGG as a new GGOS President. She will take over the presidency from Basara Miyahara and serve in this function from July 20, 2023.
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The new GGOS Focus Area – AI for Geodesy

On May 12, 2023, the GGOS Goordinating Board accepted the proposal to establish a new GGOS Focus Area on Artificial Intelligence for Geodesy (AI4G). In general, it will utilize methods from the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including…
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Call for candidates to the Editorial Board of Journal of Geodesy for the period 2023-2027

According to the Article 20 e) of the By-laws of the IAG the Editors of the Journal of Geodesy can hold office for one period and are eligible to be re-elected for one further period. Since some of the Editors have already served for two periods, therefore the Editorial Board shall appoint new members for the period of 2023-2027.