Subject: [IGSMAIL-1766] New receiver at CHUR
From: Robert Duval / NRCan
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 8:42:13 PST

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IGS Electronic Mail      Tue Dec 23  8:42:13 PST 1997      Message Number 1766
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Author: Robert Duval / NRCan
Subject: New receiver at CHUR

ADVISORY
========

Site name          : CHURCHILL               
4 char ID          : CHUR   
Monu inscription   : 924001 
Domes number       : 40128M002 

 

A Rogue SNR-12RM has been installed at CHUR effective 18-DEC 1997 15:45
UT.   New log (attached) has been forwarded to IGSCB

- 
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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     CHUR Site Information Form
     International GPS Service for Geodynamics

0.   Form

     Prepared by (full name)  : Robert Duval
     Date Prepared            : 22-DEC-1997
     Report Type              : UPDATE
     Prepared Using           :

1.   Site Identification of the GPS Monument

     Site Name                : Churchill
     Four Character ID        : CHUR
     Monument Inscription     : 924001
     IERS DOMES Number        : 40128M002
     CDP Number               : n/a
     Date Installed           : 24-APR-1993
     Geologic Characteristic  : BEDROCK
       Bedrock Type           : (IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC/SEDIMENTARY)
       Bedrock Condition      : FRESH
       Fracture Spacing       : over 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 1.5 metre high concrete
                              : pier, 40 cm in diameter.  The concrete pier is
                              : anchored to exposed bedrock. Horizon is clear of
                              : obstructions.

2.   Site Location Information

     City or Town             : Churchill
     State or Province        : Manitoba
     Country                  : Canada
     Tectonic Plate           : North America
     Approximate Position
       X coordinate (m)       : - 236438.7
       Y coordinate (m)       : -3307616.7
       Z coordinate (m)       :  5430049.1
       Latitude (deg)         :  58.7591 N
       Longitude (deg)        :  94.0887 W
       Elevation (m)          : -18.9
     Additional Information   : Located at Geological Survey of Canada (NRCan),
                              : Geophysics Division geo-magnetic site.

3.   GPS Receiver Information

3.1  Receiver Type            : MINI-Rogue SNR-8C
     Serial Number            : CR311
     Firmware Version         : Meenix 7.3
     Date Installed           : 24-APR-1993
     Date Removed             : 21-JUL-1993
     Additional Information   :

3.2  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T305
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 2.8.32.1
     Date Installed           : 13-APR-1994 20:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 05-OCT-1995 18:30 UT
     Additional Information   :

3.3  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T305
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.1
     Date Installed           : 05-OCT-1995 18:30 UT
     Date Removed             : 13-SEP-1996 00:00 UT
     Additional Information   :

3.4  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T230
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.1
     Date Installed           : 18-SEP-1996 20:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 14-DEC-1996 00:00 UT
     Additional Information   :

3.5  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-8000
     Serial Number            : T230
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 14-DEC-1996 00:00 UT
     Date Removed             : 18-DEC-1997 15:30 UT
     Additional Information   :

3.6  Receiver Type            : ROGUE SNR-12 RM
     Serial Number            : T235
     Firmware Version         : Turbo 3.2.32.5X
     Date Installed           : 18-DEC-1997 15:45 UT
     Date Removed             : (dd-MMM-yyyy hh:mm UT)
     Additional Information   :

4.   GPS Antenna Information

4.1  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN B
     Serial Number            : 113
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.112
     Antenna Reference Point  : BCR
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 24-APR-1993
     Date Removed             : 21-JUL-1993
     Additional Information   :

4.2  Antenna Type             : DORNE MARGOLIN T
     Serial Number            : 387
     Antenna Height (m)       : 0.000
     Antenna Reference Point  : ARP
     Degree Offset from North :
     Antenna Radome Type      :
     Date Installed           : 13-APR-1994 20:00 UT
     Date Removed             : (dd-MMM-yyyy hh:mm UT)
     Additional Information   :

5.   Local Site Ties          : n/a

6.   Frequency Standard

6.1  Standard Type            : RUBIDIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 24-APR-1993 - 02-DEC-1996
       Notes                  :

6.2  Standard Type            : CESIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 02-DEC-1996 - 13-NOV-1997
       Notes                  :

6.3  Standard Type            : CESIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 14-NOV-1997 - 04-DEC-1997
       Notes                  :

6.4  Standard Type            : CESIUM
       Frequency              :
       Effective Dates        : 05-DEC-1997 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  :

7.   Collocation Information  : n/a

8.   Meteorological Instrumentation

8.1  Humidity Sensor Model    : HMP-35A
       Manufacturer           : VAISALA
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (% rel h)     : 2%
       Effective Dates        : 01-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensors 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        : 01-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensor readings are compensated for temperature,
                              : non-linearity, calibration and height difference
                              : to the GPS antennae.

8.3  Temperature Sensor Model : YSI 44212
       Manufacturer           : YSI
       Data Frequency         : 15 min
       Accuracy (deg C)       : 0.2 Deg C
       Effective Dates        : 01-JUN-1996 - dd-MMM-yyyy
       Notes                  : Sensors elevated 6 metres above ground level.

8.4  Other Instrumentation    :

9.   On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information

     Agency                   : Geodetic Suryey of Canada
     Mailing Address          : 615 Booth St., Ottawa, Ont.,
                              : 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 above

11.  More Information

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

ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ON SITE SINCE 13-APR-94:

       Type: DORNE MARGOLIN T

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

   ARP: Antenna Reference Point
   L1 : L1 Phase Center                   L2 : L2 Phase Center
   TCR: Top of Chokering                  BCR: Bottom of Chokering

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