Subject: [IGSMAIL-1682] New Canadian sites to be posted at CDDIS
From: Robert Duval / NRCan
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 1997 7:24:05 PDT

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IGS Electronic Mail      Tue Sep  9  7:24:05 PDT 1997      Message Number 1682
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Author: Robert Duval / NRCan
Subject: New Canadian sites to be posted at CDDIS

ADVISORY
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Three new stations of the Canadian network will be posted at CDDIS.
Those are SCH2 (Schefferville-2), PRDS (Priddis) and NRC1 (Ottawa-NRC).
Station logs follow:

-- 
Robert Duval

Geodetic Survey Division               Tel:    (613) 947-2786
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)       Fax:    (613) 995-3215
615 Booth Street                       E-mail: [email-masked]
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0E9

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     SCH2 Site Information Form
     International GPS Service for Geodynamics

0.   Form

     Prepared by (full name)  : Robert Duval
     Date Prepared            : 09-SEP-1997
     Report Type              : NEW
     Prepared Using           :

1.   Site Identification of the GPS Monument

     Site Name                : SCHEFFERVILLE-2
     Four Character ID        : SCH2
     Monument Inscription     : 972000
     IERS DOMES Number        : n/a
     CDP Number               : n/a
     Date Installed           : 29-JUN-1997
     Geologic Characteristic  : BEDROCK
       Bedrock Type           : METAMORPHIC
       Bedrock Condition      : FRESH
       Fracture Spacing       : 50-200 cm
       Notes                  :
     Additional Information   : The GPS reference mark consists of a brass plate
                                with a forced centering stainless steel bolt
                                embedded on top of a 1.7 metre high concrete
                                pier, 40 cm in diameter.  The concrete pier is
                                anchored to exposed bedrock by stainless steel
                                reinforcing bars to a depth of 3 m.

2.   Site Location Information

     City or Town             : Schefferville
     State or Province        : Quebec
     Country                  : Canada
     Tectonic Plate           : North American
     Approximate Position
       X coordinate (m)       :  1448636.932  
       Y coordinate (m)       : -3385243.673  
       Z coordinate (m)       :  5191046.950     
       Latitude (deg)         :  N 54.8321   
       Longitude (deg)        :  W 66.8326 
       Elevation (m)          :   498.18  
     Additional Information   : Located at a Transport Canada
                                telecommunication site.

3.   GPS Receiver Information

3.1  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T161
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 29-JUN-1997 00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 
     Additional Information   :

4.   GPS Antenna Information

4.1  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN T
     Serial Number            : 170
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.100
     Antenna Reference Point  : ARP
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 29-JUN-1997  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             :
     Additional Information   :

5.   Local Site Ties          : n/a

6.   Frequency Standard

6.1  Standard Type            : RUBIDIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 29-JUN-1997 - dd-MMM-yyyy 
       Notes                  :

7.   Collocation Information  : None

7.x  Instrumentation Type     : None
       Status                 :
       Effective Dates        :
       Notes                  :

8.   Meteorological Instrumentation: n/a

8.4  Other Instrumentation    : n/a

9.   On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information

     Agency                   : Geodetic Survey of Canada
     Mailing Address          : 615 Booth St., Ottawa, Ontario
                              : CANADA, K1A 0E9
     Primary Contact
       Contact Name           : Robert Duval
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-947-2786
       Telephone (secondary)  :
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]

       Secondary Contact
       Contact Name           : ACS Operations
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-992-1292
       Telephone (secondary)  : 613-995-2613
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]
     Additional Information   :

10.  Responsible Agency       : same as 9. above.

11.  More Information

     URL for More Information :
     Hardcopy on File
       Site Map               : yes
       Site Diagram           :
       Horizon Mask           : yes
       Monument Description   : yes
       Site Pictures          : yes
     Additional Information   :
     Antenna Graphics with Dimensions

    ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON SITE SINCE 29-JUN-97

    Type: DORNE MARGOLIN T

                                    ---
     L2 Phase Center =>         /    +    \             <---------------+
     L1 Phase Center =>        |     +     |            <---------+     |
              +----------------------------------------------+    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
             ==================================================   |     |
                               |           |                      |     |
                               |    +-+    |                      |   0.228m
   Antenna Ref. Point (ARP) => +====| |====+   <--+               |     |
                               |           |      |             0.210m  |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                      Mount => |           |    0.100m            |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |    +-+    |      |               |     |
 Monument =>  +----------------+====| |====+-----------------+ <--+-----+
 Ref. Point   |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |               Concrete pillar                |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |

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     PRDS Site Information Form
     International GPS Service for Geodynamics

0.   Form

     Prepared by (full name)  : Robert Duval
     Date Prepared            : 09-SEP-1997
     Report Type              : NEW
     Prepared Using           :

1.   Site Identification of the GPS Monument

     Site Name                : PRIDDIS
     Four Character ID        : PRDS
     Monument Inscription     : 756047
     IERS DOMES Number        : 40124M001
     CDP Number               : n/a
     Date Installed           : 25-JUL-1992
     Geologic Characteristic  : unconsolidated sediment
       Bedrock Type           : 
       Bedrock Condition      : 
       Fracture Spacing       : 
       Notes                  :
     Additional Information   : The GPS reference mark consists of a brass plate
                                with a forced centring stainless steel bolt 
                                embedded on top of a 40 cm in diameter concrete 
                                pier,extending into soil to a depth of 3 meters
                                and protruding 1.5 m above ground level.

2.   Site Location Information

     City or Town             : Calgary
     State or Province        : Alberta
     Country                  : Canada
     Tectonic Plate           : North American
     Approximate Position
       X coordinate (m)       : -1659602.829      
       Y coordinate (m)       : -3676725.754
       Z coordinate (m)       :  4925493.591      
       Latitude (deg)         : N  50.8713   
       Longitude (deg)        : W 114.2935  
       Elevation (m)          :  1247.94 
     Additional Information   : Located at the Dominion Observatory in Priddis,
                                on the outskirt of Calgary, Alberta.

3.   GPS Receiver Information

3.1  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-12 RM
     Serial Number            : 235
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 07-JAN-1997 00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 23-JUL-1997 00:00 UT
     Additional Information   :

3.2  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : 226
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 23-JUL-1997 00:00 UT
     Date Removed             :  
     Additional Information   :

4.   GPS Antenna Information

4.1  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN T
     Serial Number            : 366
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.100
     Antenna Reference Point  : ARP
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 07-JAN-1997 00:00 UT
     Date Removed             :
     Additional Information   :

5.   Local Site Ties          : n/a

6.   Frequency Standard

6.1  Standard Type            : RUBIDIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 07-JAN-1997 - dd-MMM-yyyy 
       Notes                  :

7.   Collocation Information  : None

7.x  Instrumentation Type     : None
       Status                 :
       Effective Dates        :
       Notes                  :

8.   Meteorological Instrumentation

8.1  Humidity Sensor Model    : HMP-35A
       Manufacturer           : VAISALA
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (% rel h)     : 2 %
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyy)
       Notes                  : Sensor elevated 6 metres above ground level.

8.2  Pressure Sensor Model    : PTB-100A
       Manufacturer           : VAISALA
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (mbar)        : 0.1 mb
       Height Diff to GPS (m) : 0.0 m
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensor readings compensated for temperature,
                              : non-linearity, calibration and height difference
                              : to GPS antenna.

8.3  Temperature Sensor Model : YSI 44212
       Manufacturer           : YSI
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (deg C)       : 0.2 Deg C
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensor elevated 6 metres above ground level.

8.4  Other Instrumentation    : n/a

9.   On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information

     Agency                   : Geodetic Survey of Canada
     Mailing Address          : 615 Booth St., Ottawa, Ontario
                              : CANADA, K1A 0E9
     Primary Contact
       Contact Name           : Robert Duval
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-947-2786
       Telephone (secondary)  :
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]

       Secondary Contact
       Contact Name           : ACS Operations
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-992-1292
       Telephone (secondary)  : 613-995-2613
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]
     Additional Information   :

10.  Responsible Agency       : same as 9. above.

11.  More Information

     URL for More Information :
     Hardcopy on File
       Site Map               : yes
       Site Diagram           :
       Horizon Mask           : yes
       Monument Description   : yes
       Site Pictures          : yes
     Additional Information   :
     Antenna Graphics with Dimensions

    ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON SITE SINCE 07-JAN-1997

    Type: DORNE MARGOLIN T

                                    ---
     L2 Phase Center =>         /    +    \             <---------------+
     L1 Phase Center =>        |     +     |            <---------+     |
              +----------------------------------------------+    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
             ==================================================   |     |
                               |           |                      |     |
                               |    +-+    |                      |   0.228m
   Antenna Ref. Point (ARP) => +====| |====+   <--+               |     |
                               |           |      |             0.210m  |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                      Mount => |           |    0.100m            |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |           |      |               |     |
                               |    +-+    |      |               |     |
 Monument =>  +----------------+====| |====+-----------------+ <--+-----+
 Ref. Point   |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |               Concrete pillar                |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |
              |                                              |

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     NRC1 Site Information Form
     International GPS Service for Geodynamics

0.   Form

     Prepared by (full name)  : Robert Duval
     Date Prepared            : 09-SEPT-1997
     Report Type              : NEW
     Prepared Using           : 

1.   Site Identification of the GPS Monument

     Site Name                : OTTAWA NRC
     Four Character ID        : NRC1
     Monument Inscription     : 943020 
     IERS DOMES Number        : n/a
     CDP Number               : n/a
     Date Installed           : 25-APR-1994
     Geologic Characteristic  : 
       Bedrock Type           : 
       Bedrock Condition      : 
       Fracture Spacing       :  
       Notes                  :
     Additional Information   : Station located on the roof of a three story
                                high building. Antenna mounted on an extension
                                of the building steel structure anchored to 
                                bedrock and protruding through the roof.

2.   Site Location Information

     City or Town             : Ottawa
     State or Province        : Ontario
     Country                  : Canada
     Tectonic Plate           : North American
     Approximate Position
       X coordinate (m)       :  1112777.335   
       Y coordinate (m)       : -4341475.826
       Z coordinate (m)       :  4522955.778 
       Latitude (deg)         :  N 45.4542 
       Longitude (deg)        :  W 75.6238
       Elevation (m)          :    82.4755 
     Additional Information   : Located at the Frequency and Time Laboratory,
                                Institute for National Measurement Standards,
                                National Research Council Canada.

3.   GPS Receiver Information

3.1  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T303
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 2.8.32.1
     Date Installed           : 01-JUN-1994  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 
     Additional Information   :

3.2  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T303
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.0.32.2
     Date Installed           : 22-DEC-1994  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 
     Additional Information   :

3.3  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T298
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 2.8.32.1
     Date Installed           : 24-MAR-1994  07:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 
     Additional Information   :

3.4  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-12 RM
     Serial Number            : 204
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 19-DEC-1996  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 
     Additional Information   :

4.   GPS Antenna Information

4.1  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN T
     Serial Number            : 254
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.000
     Antenna Reference Point  : ARP
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 01-JUN-1994  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             :
     Additional Information   :

4.2  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN T
     Serial Number            : 280
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.000
     Antenna Reference Point  : ARP
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 01-JUL-1996  00:00 UT
     Date Removed             :
     Additional Information   :

5.   Local Site Ties          : n/a

6.   Frequency Standard

6.1  Standard Type            : HYDROGEN MASER
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 01-JUN-1994 - dd-MMM-yyyy 
       Notes                  :

7.   Collocation Information  : None

7.x  Instrumentation Type     : None
       Status                 :
       Effective Dates        :
       Notes                  :

8.   Meteorological Instrumentation

8.1  Humidity Sensor Model    : HMP-35A
       Manufacturer           : VAISALA
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (% rel h)     : 2 %
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyy)
       Notes                  : Sensor elevated 2 metres above roof level.

8.2  Pressure Sensor Model    : PTB-100A
       Manufacturer           : VAISALA
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (mbar)        : 0.1 mb
       Height Diff to GPS (m) : 0.0 m
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensor readings compensated for temperature,
                              : non-linearity, calibration and height difference
                              : to GPS antenna.

8.3  Temperature Sensor Model : YSI 44212
       Manufacturer           : YSI
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (deg C)       : 0.2 Deg C
       Effective Dates        : 05-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensor elevated 2 metres above roof level.

8.4  Other Instrumentation    : n/a

9.   On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information

     Agency                   : Geodetic Survey of Canada
     Mailing Address          : 615 Booth St., Ottawa, Ontario
                              : CANADA, K1A 0E9
     Primary Contact
       Contact Name           : Robert Duval
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-947-2786
       Telephone (secondary)  :
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]

       Secondary Contact
       Contact Name           : ACS Operations
       Telephone (primary)    : 613-992-1292
       Telephone (secondary)  : 613-995-2613
       Fax                    : 613-995-3215
       E-mail                 : [email-masked]
     Additional Information   :

10.  Responsible Agency       : same as 9. above.

11.  More Information

     URL for More Information :
     Hardcopy on File
       Site Map               :  
       Site Diagram           :
       Horizon Mask           : yes
       Monument Description   : 
       Site Pictures          : 
     Additional Information   :
     Antenna Graphics with Dimensions

    Type: DORNE MARGOLIN T

                                    ---
     L2 Phase Center =>         /    +    \             <---------------+
     L1 Phase Center =>        |     +     |            <---------+     |
              +----------------------------------------------+    |     |
              |                                              |    |     |
              |                                              |  0.110m  |    
              |                                              |    |   0.128m
              |                                              |    |     |
             ==================================================   |     |
                               |           |                      |     |
                               |    +-+    |                      |     |
   Antenna Ref. Point (ARP) => +----| |----+        <-------------+-----+
                             =======| |========     
                              |             |   
                              |             |      
                              |             |  
                              |             |      

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[Mailed From: Robert Duval <[email-masked]>]