In order to ensure the IGS conducts its business in an orderly and optimal way, the following guiding documents were created. They include the IGS Terms of Reference, which lays the foundation for the organization; the Strategic Plan, which outlines the organization’s short and long-term goals and objectives; Site Guidelines for all IGS sites; as well as charters and other policy documents for IGS components. Below you will also find how to cite and acknowledge the IGS when using data, products, and other information, under the “Citation” tab.
Organization Information
Policy
- IGS Privacy Policy
- Policy for the Establishment of IGS Working Groups, Pilot Projects, and New Operational Products (new version coming soon)
- IGS Leap Seconds Statement 2022
Governance and Procedures
Site Guidelines
- Guidelines for Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) in the IGS (French) (Spanish)
- Procedure for becoming an IGS Station
- IGS Web Proposing New Stations (Updated 2021)
- IGS CORS Commitment Letter
- Antenna Files Information
- Checklist for Requesting Additions to rcvr_ant.tab
- Monumentation Recommendations
Real-Time Guidelines
Product Guidelines
Annual Technical Reports
Strategic Plans
The IGS publishes a Strategic Plan every four years; Strategic Implementation Plans are published more frequently to define activities to advance the Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
Fact Sheets
Calls for Participation/Requests for Proposals
No calls for participation/request for proposals at the moment. Please check back later.
Citation
By accessing data, products, and any other information from the IGS, users agree to appropriately cite and attribute these resources to providers and their sponsors, acknowledgment of IGS and its contributing organizations, and to adherence to professional and ethical standards. Citation can be found below:
Johnston, G., Riddell, A., Hausler, G. (2017). The International GNSS Service. Teunissen, Peter J.G., & Montenbruck, O. (Eds.), Springer Handbook of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (1st ed., pp. 967-982). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-42928-1.