International Laser Ranging Service
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The International Laser Ranging Service is an international organization that coordinates and supports satellite and lunar laser ranging activities to improve global reference frames, Earth science, and geodetic research.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| International Laser Ranging Service canonical | 3 |
| ILRS | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: International Laser Ranging Service Context triple: [International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, cooperatesWith, International Laser Ranging Service]
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International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service
The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) is an international organization that monitors Earth's rotation and maintains global reference systems used for precise timekeeping, navigation, and geodesy.
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GRACE mission
The GRACE mission is a joint NASA–German Aerospace Center satellite project that precisely measures Earth's gravity field over time to study changes in ice sheets, sea level, groundwater, and other aspects of the global water cycle.
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Deep Space Network
The Deep Space Network is NASA’s global system of large radio antennas used to track, communicate with, and receive data from distant spacecraft throughout the solar system and beyond.
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Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex
The Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex is a NASA-affiliated ground station in Australia that tracks and communicates with interplanetary spacecraft as part of the Deep Space Network.
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E.
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center
The National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center was a U.S. research organization best known for operating the Arecibo Observatory and conducting pioneering work in radio astronomy and atmospheric science.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: International Laser Ranging Service Target entity description: The International Laser Ranging Service is an international organization that coordinates and supports satellite and lunar laser ranging activities to improve global reference frames, Earth science, and geodetic research.
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A.
International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service
The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) is an international organization that monitors Earth's rotation and maintains global reference systems used for precise timekeeping, navigation, and geodesy.
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B.
GRACE mission
The GRACE mission is a joint NASA–German Aerospace Center satellite project that precisely measures Earth's gravity field over time to study changes in ice sheets, sea level, groundwater, and other aspects of the global water cycle.
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C.
Deep Space Network
The Deep Space Network is NASA’s global system of large radio antennas used to track, communicate with, and receive data from distant spacecraft throughout the solar system and beyond.
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D.
Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex
The Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex is a NASA-affiliated ground station in Australia that tracks and communicates with interplanetary spacecraft as part of the Deep Space Network.
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E.
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center
The National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center was a U.S. research organization best known for operating the Arecibo Observatory and conducting pioneering work in radio astronomy and atmospheric science.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geodetic service organization
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international scientific organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
International Laser Ranging Service
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
ILRS
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| activity |
coordination of observation campaigns
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distribution of laser ranging data and products ⓘ standardization of laser ranging procedures ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
enhance understanding of Earth dynamics
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improve the accuracy of global reference frames ⓘ provide high-quality, standardized laser ranging data ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
International Association of Geodesy
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International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service ⓘ International GNSS Service ⓘ International VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry ⓘ |
| coordinates |
global network of lunar laser ranging stations
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global network of satellite laser ranging stations ⓘ |
| dataType |
precise range measurements to satellites
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precise range measurements to the Moon ⓘ |
| field |
Earth science
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geodesy ⓘ satellite geodesy ⓘ space geodesy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Earth rotation and orientation
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crustal deformation ⓘ global reference frames ⓘ gravity field modeling ⓘ lunar orbit determination ⓘ satellite orbit determination ⓘ sea level change ⓘ space-time reference systems ⓘ terrestrial reference frames ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
central bureau
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governing board ⓘ network of analysis centers ⓘ network of data centers ⓘ |
| partOf |
Global Geodetic Observing System
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surface form:
IAG Global Geodetic Observing System
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| provides |
geodetic reference frame products
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lunar laser ranging data products ⓘ precise orbit products ⓘ satellite laser ranging data products ⓘ |
| purpose |
to coordinate global lunar laser ranging activities
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to coordinate global satellite laser ranging activities ⓘ to support Earth science research ⓘ to support geodetic research ⓘ to support the development of global reference frames ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| supports |
International Terrestrial Reference System
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surface form:
Global Geodetic Reference Frame
calibration and validation of other space geodetic techniques ⓘ monitoring of Earth system processes ⓘ space mission tracking and calibration ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
lunar laser ranging
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satellite laser ranging ⓘ |
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Subject: International Laser Ranging Service Description of subject: The International Laser Ranging Service is an international organization that coordinates and supports satellite and lunar laser ranging activities to improve global reference frames, Earth science, and geodetic research.
Referenced by (4)
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