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The present structure of the IAG organization in terms of Sections is analyzed. The deep unhomogeneity of the present Sections in IAG and their significant overlap is illustrated. Pros and cons of organizing IAG into Sections are then examined and short, provisory conclusions are drawn.
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Sansò, F. (2000). The pros and cons of having sections in IAG. In: Schwarz, KP. (eds) Geodesy Beyond 2000. International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 121. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59742-8_67
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