Utilizing External Ionospheric Files for S-Band and X-Band VLBI Observations
This workshop presentation by Claudia Tierno Ros at the VieVS User Workshop 2011 discusses the challenges of observing ionospheric delays in two frequencies and presents solutions using external ionospheric files. Focusing on GNSS TEC maps derived from CODE GIMs, the talk covers single-layer models, accuracy, and temporal and spatial resolution. Practical examples demonstrate how to create and utilize these files in the VieVS software for improved VLBI observations, highlighting steps to manage downloaded maps and integrate them into the processing workflow.
Utilizing External Ionospheric Files for S-Band and X-Band VLBI Observations
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External Ionospheric Files Claudia Tierno Ros
Introduction Ionospheric Correction* S-Band + X-Band 2.3 GHz 8.4 GHz VLBI Fragment from VLBI observationfile (NGS file) * Ionospheric delaydepends on numberoffreeelectronsalongraypath VieVS User Workshop 2011
Introduction Problem!! Sometimes not possibletoobserve in twofrequencies Solution: Useofexternalionospheric file!! VieVS User Workshop 2011
External Ionospheric Files GNSS TEC maps ↓ IGS / CODE GIMs • Based on Single Layer Model • Latitude/Longituderesolutionof 2.5/5° • Temporal resolution 2 hours • Accuracy 2 to 8 TECU VieVS User Workshop 2011
External Ionospheric Files Fragment fromexternal ionospheric file VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 1. Start VieVS Processthesessionyouwantasusual VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 2. Start program C:\Vievs\ION\PROGRAM\GUI\start_createExtIonoFilesGUI.m VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 3. Select sessionand GIM VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example Weobtainthismessage The GIM hasbeendownloadedfrom IGS/CODE server C:\Vievs\ION\MAPS\[IGS/CODE]\[year] VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 4. Unzip GIM C:\Vievs\ION\MAPS\[IGS/CODE]\[year] Ifthe VLBI observationstookplace in morethanoneday, 2 maps will bedownloaded VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 5. Re-run program C:\Vievs\ION\PROGRAM\GUI\start_createExtIonoFilesGUI.m VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example Weobtainthismessage The ionospheric File hasbeencreated! C:\Vievs\ION\[directory chosen] VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 6. Start VieVS 7. Select session VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 8. Select externalfile VieVS User Workshop 2011
Example 9. Continueasusual VieVS User Workshop 2011