Consistent dynamic satellite reference frames and terrestrial geodetic datum parameters
Satellite constellation
Reference frames are the basis for the quantification of processes in the Earth's system and thus essential for referencing monitored global change parameters such as sea level change. The future requirements on the reference frames in terms of accuracy, long-term stability and reliability will necessitate an entirely physically based datum definition and realisation. Dynamic satellite reference frames bear the potential for novel concepts for datum realisation. Access to the centre of mass can only be provided by dynamic reference frames realised by satellite orbits. Global navigation satellite systems as well as low Earth orbiting satellites are not yet fully exploited for retrieval of datum parameters (that are origin, scale and orientation of the reference frame). The improvement of orbit models is, however, a prerequisite as deficiencies in radiation pressure modelling today affect datum realisation and geodetic parameter time series.
The main goal of the project is the maximum exploitation of available satellites (different orbit heights, different inclinations, different tracking techniques, and thus different sensitivity w.r.t. several datum parameters) to realise a dynamic reference frame with high accuracy, long-term stability and reliability.
Time series of SLR origin w.r.t. Earth's crust (z component)
Time series of SLR network scale
Selected Publications
Bloßfeld M., Rudenko S., Kehm A., Panafidina N., Müller H., Angermann D., Hugentobler U., Seitz M.: Consistent estimation of geodetic parameters from SLR satellite constellation measurements. Journal of Geodesy, 92(9), 1003–1021, 10.1007/s00190-018-1166-7, 2018
Panafidina N., Hugentobler U., Krásná H., Schmid R.,Seitz M.: Mechanism of error propagation from the subdaily Universal Time model into the celestial pole offsets estimated by VLBI. Advances in Space Research, 10.1016/j.asr.2018.08.007, 2018
Panafidina N,, Hugentobler U., Seitz M.: Influence of subdaily model for polar motion on the estimated GPS satellite orbits. Journal of Geodesy, 229-240, 10.1007/s00190-018-1153-z, 2018
Rudenko S., Bloßfeld M., Müller H., Dettmering D., Angermann D., Seitz M.: Evaluation of DTRF2014, ITRF2014, and JTRF2014 by Precise Orbit Determination of SLR Satellites. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 56(6), 3148 - 3158, 10.1109/TGRS.2018.2793358, 2018
Panafidina N,, Hugentobler U., Seitz M., Krásná H.: Influence of subdaily polar motion model on nutation offsets estimated by very long baseline interferometry. Journal of Geodesy, 10.1007/s00190-017-1039-5, 2017
Rudenko S., Neumayer K.-H., Dettmering D., Esselborn S., Schöne T., Raimondo J.-C.: Improvements in precise orbits of altimetry satellites and their impact on mean sea level monitoring. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 55(6), 3382-3395, 10.1109/TGRS.2017.2670061, 2017
Bloßfeld M., Seitz M., Angermann D.: Epoch reference frames as short-term realizations of the ITRS - datum stability versus sampling. In: Rizos C., Willis P. (Eds.) IAG 150 Years, IAG Symposia, 143, 26-32, 10.1007/1345_2015_91, 2016
Bloßfeld M., Seitz M., Angermann D., Moreaux G.: Quality assessment of IDS contribution to ITRF2014 performed by DGFI-TUM. Advances in Space Research, 58(12), 2505-2519, 10.1016/j.asr.2015.12.016, 2016
Panafidina N., Hugentobler U., Seitz M.: Interaction between subdaily Earth rotation parameters and GPS orbits. In: Rizos C., Willis P. (Eds.) IAG 150 Years, IAG Symposia, 143, 159-167, 10.1007/1345_2015_180, 2016
Bloßfeld M., Müller H., Gerstl M., Stefka V., Bouman J., Göttl F., Horwath M.: Second-degree Stokes coefficients from multi-satellite SLR. Journal of Geodesy 89(9): 857-871, 10.1007/s00190-015-0819-z, 2015
Seitz M.: Comparison of different combination strategies applied for the computation of terrestrial reference frames and geodetic parameter series. In: Kutterer H., Seitz F., Alkhatib H., Schmidt M. (Eds.) The 1st International Workshop on the Quality of Geodetic Observation and Monitoring Systems (QuGOMS'11), IAG Symposia 140: 57-64, 10.1007/978-3-319-10828-5_9, 2015
Seitz M., Angermann D., Gerstl M., Bloßfeld M., Sánchez L., Seitz F.: Geometrical Reference Systems. In: Freeden W., Nashed M.Z., Sonar T. (Eds.) Handbook of Geomathematics (Second Edition), Springer, pp 2995-3034, 2995-3034, 10.1007/978-3-642-54551-1_79, 2015
Bloßfeld M., Seitz M., Angermann D.: Non-linear station motions in epoch and multi-year reference frames. Journal of Geodesy 88(1): 45-63, Springer, 10.1007/s00190-013-0668-6, 2014
Seitz M., Steigenberger P., Artz T.: Consistent adjustment of combined terrestrial and celestial reference frames. In: Rizos C., Willis P. (Eds.) Earth on the Edge: Science for a Sustainable Planet, IAG Symposia 139: 215-221, Springer, 10.1007/978-3-642-37222-3_28, 2014
Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Florian Seitz
Technische Universität München
Arcisstraße 21
80333 München
