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Zimmerwald Contact:
Agency | Astronomical Institute University of Bern |
Mailing Address | Sidlerstrasse 5 CH-3012 Bern |
Primary Contact | |
Contact Name | Thomas Schildknecht |
Telephone (primary) | ++41-31-6318594 (Institute) |
Telephone (secondary) | ++41-31-8190050 (Observatory) |
Fax | ++41-31-6313869 |
thomas.schildknecht@aiub.unibe.ch | |
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Zimmerwald Coordinates:
Approximate Position:
X coordinate | [m] | 4331283.7 |
Y coordinate | [m] | 567549.7 |
Z coordinate | [m] | 4633140.2 |
Latitude | [deg] | 46.8772 N |
Longitude | [deg] | 7.4652 E |
Elevation | [m] | 951.2 |
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Zimmerwald: Site Log
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Section: 0. Form
Section: 1. Identification of the Ranging System Reference Point (SRP)
Section: 2. Site Location Information
Section: 3. General System Information
Section: 4. Telescope Information
Section: 5. Laser System Information
Section: 6. Receiver System
Section: 7. Tracking Capabilities
Section: 8. Calibration
Section: 9. Time and Frequency Standards
Section: 10. Preprocessing Information
Section: 11. Aircraft Detection
Section: 12. Meteorological Instrumentation
Section: 13. Local Ties, Eccentricities, and Collocation Information
Section: 14. Local Events Possibly Affecting Computed Position
Section: 15. On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information
Section: 16. Responsible Agency (if different from 15.)
Section: 17. More Information
ILRS Site and System Information Form International Laser Ranging Service 0. Form Prepared by (Full Name) : Pierre Lauber Preparer E-mail : pierre.lauber@aiub.unibe.ch Date Prepared : 2018-10-01 Report Type : UPDATE Site Log Format Version : 2.0 Site Log Revision : Back to top 1. Identification of the Ranging System Reference Point (SRP) Site Name : Zimmerwald SLR IERS DOMES Number : 14001S007 CDP Pad ID : 7810 Subnetwork : EUROLAS Description : AZ EL INTERSECT Monument Description : N.A. Monument Inscription : N.A. Mark Description : N.A. Date Installed : 1995-07-03 Date Removed : Geologic Characteristic : CONGLOMERATE Additional Information : There is a Horizontal 5/8" standard thread : at the Az/El intersection Back to top 2. Site Location Information City or Town : Zimmerwald State or Province : Bern Country : Switzerland Tectonic Plate : Eurasian Local Time (UTC +/- hours) : Approximate Position X coordinate [m]: 4331283.7 Y coordinate [m]: 567549.7 Z coordinate [m]: 4633140.2 Latitude [deg]: 46.8772 N Longitude [deg]: 7.4652 E Elevation [m]: 951.2 Survey Method : Date Measured : Additional Information : Back to top 3. General System Information 3.01 System Name : ZIMLAT 4-Character Code : ZIML CDP System Number : 68 CDP Occupation Number : 01 Eccentricity to SRP (if Not Identical With SRP) North [m]: East [m]: Up [m]: Date Measured : N.A. Date Installed : 1995-07-03 Date Removed : Additional Information : Back to top 4. Telescope Information 4.01 Receiving Telescope Type : RITCHE-CHRETIEN Aperture [m]: 1.00 Mount : ALT-AZ Date Installed : Date Removed : Xmitting Telescope Type : RITCHE-CHRETIEN Aperture [m]: 1.00 Date Installed : Date Removed : Tracking Camera Type : ISIT TV Model : JAI 743 Manufacturer : JAI Field of View [deg]: 0.5 Minimum Magnitude [mag]: 15 Date Installed : Date Removed : Transmit/Receive Path : COMMON COUDE Transmit/Receive Switch : PERFORATED MIRROR Max Slew Rate Az [deg/s]: 30 Max Slew Rate El [deg/s]: 15 Max Used Tracking Rate Az : 10 Max Used Tracking Rate El : 1 Telescope Shelter : DOME Daylight Filter Type : Fabry-Perot Dayl. Filt. Bandwidth [nm]: 0.1 Adjustable Attenuation : YES Adjustable Field of View : Transmit Efficiency : 0.85 Receive Efficiency : 0.55 Date Installed : 1995-07-03 Date Removed : Additional Information : Back to top 5. Laser System Information 5.01 Laser Type : TI:SAP Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 3 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 846 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 100 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 423 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 40 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 300 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.10 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 1996-02-01 Date Removed : 2001-03-09 Additional Information : Pulse width was not according to specs : (verified with streak camera end of 2000) 5.02 Laser Type : TI:SAP Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 3 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 846 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 100 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 423 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 40 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 100 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.10 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2001-03-09 Date Removed : 2003-09-05 Additional Information : New etalon installed on 9 March 2001 5.03 Laser Type : TI:SAP Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 3 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 846 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 100 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 423 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 40 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 100 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 10 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.10 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2003-09-05 Date Removed : 2008-02-18 Additional Information : MEDOX replaced. Effect: Lower single shot rms : (50 ps for 423 nm SPAD calibration : 80 ps for 423 nm SPAD Lageos) 5.04 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 24 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 10 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : 2012-01-27 Additional Information : Event Timer ET32 #3203 replaced by : ET32 #3207 5.05 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 24 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 10 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2012-01-27 Date Removed : 2013-01-15 Additional Information : SHG crystal replaced. 5.06 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 24 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 10 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2013-01-16 Date Removed : 2013-02-13 Additional Information : Double path amplifier DPCH 256 : replaced by DPCH 236. Effect is lower single : pulse energy (about 19 mJ @ 1064 nm, : 8 mJ @ 532 nm) 5.07 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 19 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 8 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2013-02-14 Date Removed : 2014-07-21 Additional Information : Double path amplifier DPCH 236 : replaced by a new DPCH 256. Effect is higher : single pulse energy (about 24 mJ @ 1064 nm, : 10 mJ @ 532 nm) 5.08 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 24 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 10 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2014-07-22 Date Removed : 2017-02-07 Additional Information : Double path amplifier DPCH 256 : replaced by DPCH 236. Effect is lower single : pulse energy (about 22 mJ @ 1064 nm, : 8 mJ @ 532 nm) 5.09 Laser Type : ND:YAG Model : Manufacturer : Number of Amplifiers : 1 Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064.2 Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 22 Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532.1 Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 8 Xmit Energy Adjustable : YES Additional Information : Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 60 Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 110 Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 1 - 30 Theoretical Beam Div : Measured Beam Div : Method Used : Additional Information : Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.15 Eyesafe : NO Eyesafe Standard : ANSI Z 136.1-1976 Polarization on Exit : Laser Fire Control : Laser Energy Monitor : Start Diode Type : Manufactorer : Model : Quantum Efficiency [%]: Rise/Fall Time [ps]: Date Installed : Date Removed : Signal Processing : Manufacturer : Model : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information : Date Installed : 2017-02-07 Date Removed : Additional Information : Back to top 6. Receiver System 6.01.01 Primary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H 6533 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 22 Nominal Gain : 2e6 Rise Time [ps]: 700 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 160 Field of View Diam ["]: 10 - 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2003-03-11 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2003-03-11 Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #0236 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of the : same wavelength. : Since 29-May-02 counter calibration : values relative to the Herstmonceux : reference are applied to the observations. 6.01.02 Primary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : 0410 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 18 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30 Field of View Diam ["]: 9 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #0236 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2004-12-28 Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of the : same wavelength. : Since 29-May-02 counter calibration : values relative to the Herstmonceux : reference are applied to the observations. 6.01.03 Primary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : 0410 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 18 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30 Field of View Diam ["]: 9 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #3113 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 2004-12-28 Date Removed : 2006-02-03 Additional Information : The received energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of the : same wavelength. : Since 29-May-02 counter calibration : values relative to the Herstmonceux : reference are applied to the observations. 6.01.04 Primary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : 0410 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 18 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30 Field of View Diam ["]: 9 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : Event Timer Manufacturer : IECS Riga Model : A032ET #3203 Resolution [ps]: 1 Precision [ps]: 10 Date Installed : 2006-02-03 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Additional Information : The received energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of the : same wavelength. 6.01.05 Primary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 532 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : 0410 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 18 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30 Field of View Diam ["]: 9 Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : Event Timer Manufacturer : IECS Riga Model : A032ET #3203 Resolution [ps]: 1 Precision [ps]: 10 Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Additional Information : The received energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of the : same wavelength. 6.02.01 Secondary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : 0410 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 18 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 30 Field of View Diam ["]: 9 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2003-03-11 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2003-03-11 Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #2282 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Information : Used for test purposes only 6.02.02 Secondary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H 6533 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 22 Nominal Gain : 2e6 Rise Time [ps]: 700 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 160 Field of View Diam ["]: 10 - 30 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #0236 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : 2004-12-28 Additional Information : Used for test purposes only 6.02.03 Secondary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H 6533 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 22 Nominal Gain : 2e6 Rise Time [ps]: 700 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 160 Field of View Diam ["]: 10 - 30 Date Installed : 2003-03-11 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : Event Timer Manufacturer : IECS Riga Model : A032ET #3203 Resolution [ps]: 1 Precision [ps]: 10 Date Installed : 2006-02-03 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Additional Information : Used for test purposes only 6.02.04 Secondary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 423 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H 6533 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 22 Nominal Gain : 2e6 Rise Time [ps]: 700 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 160 Field of View Diam ["]: 10 - 30 Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : Event Timer Manufacturer : IECS Riga Model : A032ET #3203 Resolution [ps]: 1 Precision [ps]: 10 Date Installed : 2008-03-04 Date Removed : Additional Information : Used for test purposes only 6.03.01 Tertiary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 846 Detector Type : CSPAD Manufacturer : PESO Consulting Model : Zimmerwald-01 Quantum Efficiency [%]: 15 Nominal Gain : 1e10 Rise Time [ps]: N.A. Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 39 Field of View Diam ["]: 8 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2002-01-01 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : Time Walk Compensated Manufacturer : Graz Model : Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2002-01-01 Amplitude Measurement : NO Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #2282 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of : the same wavelength 6.03.02 Tertiary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 846 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H7422P-50 Quantum Efficiency [%]: N.A. Nominal Gain : 5e5 Rise Time [ps]: 1000 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 200 Field of View Diam ["]: 8 - 30 Date Installed : 2002-01-01 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #3113 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of : the same wavelength. : Counter calibration values relative : to the Herstmonceux reference are applied : to the observations. : Infrared data submitted to ILRS since : August 14, 2002 6.03.03 Tertiary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 846 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H7422P-50 Quantum Efficiency [%]: N.A. Nominal Gain : 5e5 Rise Time [ps]: 1000 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 200 Field of View Diam ["]: 8 - 30 Date Installed : 2002-01-01 Date Removed : Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : INTERVAL Manufacturer : Stanford Model : 620 #0236 Resolution [ps]: 4 Precision [ps]: 30 Date Installed : 2004-12-28 Date Removed : 2006-03-22 Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of : the same wavelength. : Counter calibration values relative : to the Herstmonceux reference are applied : to the observations. : Infrared data submitted to ILRS since : August 14, 2002 : Since 03-Feb-2006 counter calibration : values relative to the A032ET event timer : are applied. 6.03.04 Tertiary Chain Wavelength [nm]: 846 Detector Type : PMT Manufacturer : Hamamatsu Model : H7422P-50 Quantum Efficiency [%]: N.A. Nominal Gain : 5e5 Rise Time [ps]: 1000 Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 200 Field of View Diam ["]: 8 - 30 Date Installed : 2002-01-01 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplifier Type : Manufacturer : Model : Gain : Bandwidth : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Information: Signal Processing : CFD Manufacturer : Tennelec Model : TC454 Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Amplitude Measurement : YES Return-Rate Controlled: YES Mode of Operation : Single to Few Photons Additional Information: Time of Flight Observ. : Event timer Manufacturer : IECS Riga Model : A032ET #3203 Resolution [ps]: 1 Precision [ps]: 10 Date Installed : 2006-03-22 Date Removed : 2006-02-18 Additional Information : The transmitted energy is controlled : which affects all return chains of : the same wavelength. : Currently this chain is not in operation. Back to top 7. Tracking Capabilities 7.01 Satellites Very Low Alt (<400 km) : YES Low Altitude (400-2000) : YES LAGEOS/LARES : YES GLONASS : YES Etalon : NO GNSS : NIGHT Geosynchronous : Moon : NO Ave. Pass Switch Time [s]: 20 Average values for LAGEOS Single Shot RMS [mm]: 23 # of Obs per NP : 150 Use of Semi-trains : NO # of Semi-train Tracks : N.A. Range Gate Width [ns]: 20 - 50000 Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 2 Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 36 optic., .09 after electr. interp. (100x4) Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 20 Laser Polarization @emitter: Operation Months per Year : 11 Days per Week : 7 Hours per Day : 12 Staff per Shift : 1 System Shared With : R&D+ASTROMETRY+SPACE DEBRIS Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 75 Remotely Controllable : YES Tracking Restrictions Go/No-go flag : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum elevation : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Pass segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Schedule segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum laser power limit: Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Date First Applicable : 1999-01-01 HH:MM UT Date Last Applicable : 2002-08-08 HH:MM UT Additional Information : Time Allocated to SLR is daytime-dependent. : (50% during night, 100% during day) 7.02 Satellites Very Low Alt (<400 km) : YES Low Altitude (400-2000) : YES LAGEOS/LARES : YES GLONASS : YES Etalon : YES GNSS : NIGHT Geosynchronous : Moon : NO Ave. Pass Switch Time [s]: 15 Average values for LAGEOS Single Shot RMS [mm]: 23 # of Obs per NP : 150 Use of Semi-trains : NO # of Semi-train Tracks : N.A. Range Gate Width [ns]: 40 - 50000 Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 2 Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 36 optic., .09 after electr. interp. (100x4) Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 20 Laser Polarization @emitter: Operation Months per Year : 11 Days per Week : 7 Hours per Day : 20 Staff per Shift : 1 System Shared With : R&D+ASTROMETRY+SPACE DEBRIS Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 75 Remotely Controllable : YES Tracking Restrictions Go/No-go flag : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum elevation : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Pass segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Schedule segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum laser power limit: Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Date First Applicable : 2002-08-09 HH:MM UT Date Last Applicable : 2003-05-01 HH:MM UT Additional Information : System runs about 10-20 % in automatic mode : Time Allocated to SLR is daytime-dependent. : (50% during night, 100% during day) 7.03 Satellites Very Low Alt (<400 km) : YES Low Altitude (400-2000) : YES LAGEOS/LARES : YES GLONASS : YES Etalon : YES GNSS : DAY Geosynchronous : Moon : NO Ave. Pass Switch Time [s]: 15 Average values for LAGEOS Single Shot RMS [mm]: 15 # of Obs per NP : 150 Use of Semi-trains : NO # of Semi-train Tracks : N.A. Range Gate Width [ns]: 40 - 50000 Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 2 Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 36 optic., .09 after electr. interp. (100x4) Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 15 Laser Polarization @emitter: Operation Months per Year : 11 Days per Week : 7 Hours per Day : 20 Staff per Shift : 1 System Shared With : R&D+ASTROMETRY+SPACE DEBRIS Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 75 Remotely Controllable : YES Tracking Restrictions Go/No-go flag : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum elevation : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Pass segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Schedule segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum laser power limit: Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Date First Applicable : 2003-05-02 HH:MM UT Date Last Applicable : 2006-02-18 HH:MM UT Additional Information : System runs about 10-20 % in automatic mode. : Minimum elevation is azimuth-dependent. : (10 deg north and south, : 20 deg east and west) : Time Allocated to SLR is daytime-dependent. : (50% during night, 100% during day) 7.04 Satellites Very Low Alt (<400 km) : YES Low Altitude (400-2000) : YES LAGEOS/LARES : YES GLONASS : YES Etalon : YES GNSS : YES Geosynchronous : Moon : NO Ave. Pass Switch Time [s]: 15 Average values for LAGEOS Single Shot RMS [mm]: 10 # of Obs per NP : 1000 Use of Semi-trains : NO # of Semi-train Tracks : N.A. Range Gate Width [ns]: 40 - 50000 Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 2 Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 36 optic., .09 after electr. interp. (100x4) Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 15 Laser Polarization @emitter: Operation Months per Year : 11 Days per Week : 7 Hours per Day : 24 Staff per Shift : 1 System Shared With : R&D+ASTROMETRY+SPACE DEBRIS Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 75 Remotely Controllable : YES Tracking Restrictions Go/No-go flag : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum elevation : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Pass segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Schedule segments : Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Maximum laser power limit: Satellite Verification : Date Verified : Date First Applicable : 2008-03-04 HH:MM UT Date Last Applicable : Additional Information : System runs about 20 % in automatic mode. : Minimum elevation is azimuth-dependent. : (10 deg north and south, : 20 deg east and west) : Time Allocated to SLR is daytime-dependent. : (50% during night, 100% during day) Back to top 8. Calibration 8.01 Calibration Type : REALTIME Target Location : INTERNAL Target Type : Mirror Target Structure : Small mirror on Microcontrol mount on : an optical bench Number of Targets : Target Distance(s) [m]: -4.16 Date Measured : Accuracy [mm]: 3 Verification : Weekly comparison with external target Return-Rate Controlled : Eye-Safe Method : Additional Information : Mode of Operation : SINGLE/FEW PHOTON Calibration performed : 1 Single Shot RMS [mm]: 20 Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 2.5 SIGMA Edit Criterion 2nd Chain : ITERATIVE 2.0 SIGMA Application of Cal Data : AVERAGE Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2006-06-21 Additional Information : 2006-06-21 (decommissioned, still exists) : Internal target, the range of which is not : directly observable with geodetic means. : Two external targets are available at : distances of 2.5 m (within dome) and : 659 m. 8.02 Calibration Type : PRE or POST Target Location : EXTERNAL Target Type : Corner Cube Target Structure : Fixed on wall of a house Number of Targets : Target Distance(s) [m]: 659 Date Measured : 2003-10-06 Accuracy [mm]: 3 Verification : Repeated surveys (every few years) Return-Rate Controlled : YES Eye-Safe Method : Additional Information : Mode of Operation : SINGLE/FEW PHOTON Calibration performed : 45 Single Shot RMS [mm]: 10 Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 2.5 SIGMA Edit Criterion 2nd Chain : ITERATIVE 2.0 SIGMA Application of Cal Data : AVERAGE Date Installed : 2006-06-21 Date Removed : Additional Information : 2006-06-21 (commissioned, was installed 1995) : Calibration scheme was changed from internal : to external due to unexplained difficulties : with internal infrared calibration variations : on June 21, 2006 Back to top 9. Time and Frequency Standards 9.01.01 Frequency Standard Type : Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Model : BVA 8600 Version 3 Manufacturer : Oscilloquartz Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.5 Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 20 Time Reference : GPS Synchronization : GPS Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100 Date Installed : 1997-07-01 Date Removed : 2016-08-09 Additional Information : long term stability is : with daily correction 9.01.02 Frequency Standard Type : Maser Model : EFOS-8 Manufacturer : T4Science Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.002 Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 0.002 Time Reference : GPS Synchronization : GPS Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100 Date Installed : 2016-08-09 Date Removed : Additional Information : long term stability is : with quarterly correction 9.02.01 GNSS Timing Rcvr Model : XL-DC 151-602-159 Manufacturer : TrueTime Date Installed : 1995-08-16 Date Removed : Additional Information : 9.03.01 One-way System Calibration Date performed : Direction Calibrated : Additional Information : Back to top 10. Preprocessing Information 10.01 On-site NP Generation : YES Data Screening : NUMERICAL INTEGRATION and GAUSSIAN FIT Return-Rate Rejection : Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 2.5 SIGMA Edit Criterion 2nd Chain : ITERATIVE 2.0 SIGMA Upload interval : After each pass Date First Applicable : 1997-01-01 HH:MM UT Date Last Applicable : Additional Information : ITERATIVE 2.5 SIGMA for : Edit Criterion 3rd Chain Back to top 11. Aircraft Detection 11.01 Detection Type : RADAR and ATC DATA Manufacturer/Provider : Automatic Laser Shutoff : Alarms Recorded : Hazard Distance [km]: Date Installed : 1997-01-01 Date Removed : 2009-01-06 Additional Information : Air traffic control data. : Radar used for near aircraft. 11.02 Detection Type : FLARM and ATC DATA Manufacturer/Provider : Automatic Laser Shutoff : Alarms Recorded : Hazard Distance [km]: Date Installed : 2009-01-06 Date Removed : Additional Information : ATC offers radar data from airports. : FLARM offers aircraft positons. Back to top 12. Meteorological Instrumentation 12.01.01 Pressure Sensor Model : Digiquartz 740-16B Manufacturer : Paroscientific Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [mbar]: 0.2 Height Diff to SRP [m]: 2 Distance from SRP [m]: Date Installed : 1997-01-01 HH:MM UT Calibration Interval : Every few years Date Removed : Additional Information : 12.02.01 Temp Sensor Model : PT100 MP409A Manufacturer : Rotronic Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [deg C]: 0.3 Date Installed : Calibration Interval : Every few years Date Removed : 2003-01-23 14:30 UT Additional Information : The temperature sensor also developed : problems in 2003. Could be wrong a few : degrees towards the end of its lifetime 12.02.02 Temp Sensor Model : PT100 MP409A Manufacturer : Rotronic Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [deg C]: 0.3 Date Installed : 2003-01-23 14:30 UT Calibration Interval : Every few years Date Removed : Additional Information : SERIAL # 26789 001 12.03.01 Humidity Sensor Model : Hygromer C94 MP409A Manufacturer : Rotronic Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [% rel h]: 2 Date Installed : 1997-05-01 HH:MM UT Calibration Interval : Date Removed : 2003-01-23 14:30 UT Additional Information : Sensor developed problems in the : second half of 2003, showing more : and more 100 % humidity 12.03.02 Humidity Sensor Model : Hygromer C94 MP409A Manufacturer : Rotronic Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [% rel h]: 2 Date Installed : 2003-01-23 14:30 UT Calibration Interval : Date Removed : 2018-02-27 10:55 UT Additional Information : SERIAL # 26789 001 : Showed 100 % humidity after real : humidity decrease for too long : time 12.03.03 Humidity Sensor Model : HUMICAP180 HMP45D Manufacturer : Vaisala Recording Interval : EVERY 30 MINUTES Accuracy [% rel h]: 2.5 Date Installed : 2018-02-27 10:55 UT Calibration Interval : Date Removed : Additional Information : Back to top 13. Local Ties, Eccentricities, and Collocation Information 13.01 Collocated Permanent Geodetic Systems 13.01.01.01 GNSS : IGS+EUREF Date Installed : 1988-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.01.01.02 GNSS : IGLOS Date Installed : 1998-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.01.02.01 DORIS : NO Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.01.03.01 PRARE : NO Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.01.04.01 VLBI : NO Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.01.05.01 Gravimeter : EARTH TIDE Date Installed : 1995-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Info : Operated by ETH Zuerich 13.01.06.01 Other SLR : Date Installed : Date Removed : Additional Info : 13.02.01.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site Monument Name : L+T 88 (ZIMM) Instrumentation Type : GPS Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT DOMES Number : 14001M004 CDP Number : N.A. Differential Components (ITRS) dx [m]: 13.505 +- 0.001 dy [m]: 5.986 +- 0.001 dz [m]: -6.421 +- 0.001 Date Measured : 1999-01-12 Determined by : Federal Office of Topography Date Installed : 1988-01-01 Date Removed : Additional Information : IGS/EUREF permanent station 13.02.02.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site Monument Name : Old Laser Telescope Instrumentation Type : SLR Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT DOMES Number : 14001S001 CDP Number : 7810 Differential Components (ITRS) dx [m]: -0.173 +- 0.001 dy [m]: -0.026 +- 0.001 dz [m]: -0.180 +- 0.001 Date Measured : 1999-01-12 Determined by : Federal Office of Topography Date Installed : 1976-01-01 Date Removed : 1995-05-01 Additional Information : Result from old survey fit into new one. : Intersection of axes of old system was : 0.251 m below the one of the new system. 13.02.03.01 Local Ties from the SRP to Other Monuments or Systems on Site Monument Name : GPS87 Instrumentation Type : GPS Instrumentation Status : NON PERMANENT DOMES Number : 14001M003 CDP Number : N.A. Differential Components (ITRS) dx [m]: 10.012 +- 0.001 dy [m]: -7.833 +- 0.001 dz [m]: -4.292 +- 0.001 Date Measured : 1999-01-12 Determined by : Federal Office of Topography Date Installed : 1987-MM-DD Date Removed : Additional Information : 13.03.01.01 Eccentricities Between Other Monuments on Site From: Monument Name : DOMES Number : CDP Number : To: Monument Name : DOMES Number : CDP Number : Differential Components (ITRS) dx [m]: dy [m]: dz [m]: Date Measured : Determined by : Additional Information : Back to top 14. Local Events Possibly Affecting Computed Position 14.01 Date : Event : Additional Information : Back to top 15. On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information Agency : Astronomical Institute : University of Bern Mailing Address : Sidlerstrasse 5 : CH-3012 Bern Website : Primary Contact Contact Name : Thomas Schildknecht Telephone (primary) : ++41-31-6318594 (Institute) Telephone (secondary) : ++41-31-8190050 (Observatory) Fax : ++41-31-6313869 E-mail : thomas.schildknecht@aiub.unibe.ch Secondary Contact Contact Name : Elmar Brockmann Telephone (primary) : ++41-58-4690256 Telephone (secondary) : ++41-58-4690111 Fax : E-mail : elmar.brockmann@swisstopo.ch Tertiary Contact Contact Name : Telephone (primary) : Telephone (secondary) : Fax : E-mail : Additional Information : Federal Office of Topography : Seftigenstrasse 264 : CH-3084 Wabern Back to top 16. Responsible Agency (if different from 15.) Agency : Mailing Address : Primary Contact Contact Name : Telephone (primary) : Telephone (secondary) : Fax : E-mail : Secondary Contact Contact Name : Telephone (primary) : Telephone (secondary) : Fax : E-mail : Additional Information : Back to top 17. More Information URL for More Information : www.aiub.unibe.ch Hardcopy on File Site Map : YES Site Diagram : NO Horizon Mask : NO Monument Description : NO Site Pictures : YES Additional Information : Back to top
Zimmerwald: Meteorological data
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Zimmerwald: LAGEOS performance
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Zimmerwald: 7-day tracking information
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Zimmerwald: Satellite Information (as a function of local time and satellite range)
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