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The European Combined Geodetic Network ECGN aims at the unification of time series of spatial/geometric observations obtained from GNSS, physical quantities from gravity field related observations, and other parameters including precise levelling, tide gauge records, and Earth and ocean tides. The objective of ECGN is to contribute to the maintenance of a stable terrestrial reference system for Europe, including 3D geometric parameters together with the gravity related height component. We discuss future, need and structure of the ECGN and a pilot project initiated for practical demonstration of the ECGN.
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Poutanen, M. et al. (2014). Future and Development of the European Combined Geodetic Network ECGN. In: Rizos, C., Willis, P. (eds) Earth on the Edge: Science for a Sustainable Planet. International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 139. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37222-3_15
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