| Date: | 2003-02-13 17:36:00 | |
| Sender: | Randall L. Ricklefs <Randall L. Ricklefs <rlr@almagest.as.utexas.edu>> | |
| Subject: | [SLR-Mail] No. 1050: New laser ranging prediction format | |
| Author: | Randall L. Ricklefs | |
| Content: | ******************************************************************************** SLR Electronic Mail 2003-02-13 17:36:00 UTC Message No. 1050 ******************************************************************************** Author: Randall L. Ricklefs Subject: New laser ranging prediction format Dear Colleagues, As many of you know from recent ILRS meetings, the ILRS Prediction Format Study Group has been working over the last couple of years to create a format that will provide predictions for not only the usual satellites but also for lunar reflectors and laser transponders on or orbiting the moon and farther out in the solar system. The format has reached the stage in its development when we need input from the laser ranging community. Implementing this format will require significant effort from both the prediction providers as well as the stations, so that it is vital that any blunders or unanticipated problems be identified before implementation starts. The format document can be found at http://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/working_groups/predictions_format_study_group/ clrpf/index.html in html, ascii, and MS Word formats. Please take time to read the document and make any comments by March 15. Responses can either be directed to me at rlr@astro.as.utexas.edu or to the entire study group at ilrspfsg@ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov. Thank you. Randall L. Ricklefs Chair, ILRS PFSG -- ----------------------- Randall Ricklefs ------------------------ rlr@astro.as.utexas.edu McDonald Observatory and Center for Space research The University of Texas Phone:(512) 471-1342 Austin TX 78712 FAX: (512)471-6016 From: ”Randall L. Ricklefs” ******************************************************************************** |