The Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie (BKG) hosted the 11th International Workshop on Laser Ranging September 21-25, 1998 in the Bavarian town of Deggendorf Germany. Various ILRS-related meetings were held in conjunction with the workshop, including 1st ILRS General Assembly. The original workshop Web site hosted at BKG is no longer available (photos in the banner are courtesy of BKG).

The workshop proceedings are sorted by session:

• Session 1: Space Geodetic Technologies
• Session 2: Scientific Achievements, Applications, and Future Requirements in Space Geodesy
• Session 3: Data Analysis and Models
• Session 4: New or Upgraded Stations
• Session 5: Lunar Laser Ranging
• Session 6: Target Design, Signature, and Biases
• Session 7: Atmospheric Correction and Multiwavelength Ranging
• Session 8: Advanced Systems
• Session 9: Detectors and Filters
• Session 10: Laser Technology Development
• Session 11: Timing Devices and Calibration
• Session 12/13: Automation and Control Systems
• Session 14/15: Station Performance Evaluation/Quality Control
• Session 16: New Applications and Techniques
• Session 17: Special Topics

The following icons are used for the proceedings documentation:
		Link to proceedings paper
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All files for the proceedings are stored in Adobe PDF format.

Session 1: Space Geodetic Technologies (invited papers) (G. Beutler)
	J. Kouba, G. Beutler, R. Neilan: Coordination of International GPS Service (IGS) Analysis
	R. Biancale, G. Tavernier: The DORIS System
	F. Flechtner, K. Enninghorst, J.C. Raimondo: The Performance of PRARE On ERS-2 and the Use of SLR Data For PRARE Range Calibration and Coordinate
	J. Campbell, Axel Nothnagel: On the Synergism of VLBI and SLR/LLR
	P. Dunn, M. Torrence, D. Smith, R. Kolenkiewicz: The Relationship of Laser Ranging to Other Space Techniques
0.5 Mb	Zip archive of all files fromSpace Geodetic Technologies session
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Session 2: Scientific Achievements, Applications, and Future Requirements in Space Geodesy (P. Wilson, S. Klosko)
	R. Devoti, V. Luceri, P. Rutigliano, C. Sciarretta, G. Bianco: Secular Drifts of Low Degree Zonals Obtained from SLR Geodetic Satellites
	R. Eanes: Time Dependent Gravity Effects
	S. Klosko: SLR Contributions to Determining the Gravitational Field and its Variations
	P. Schwintzer, R. Koenig, Ch. Reigber, L. Grunwaldt, R. Neubert: CHAMP Mission Characteristics and Benefits from SLR
	M. Torrence: Realization of the EGM96 Reference Frame
	E. Pavlis: Realization of the EGM96 Reference Frame Italian US Laser Mission
	A. Novotny: Human Factor As Important Phenomenon of Global SLR Network
1.5 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Scientific Achievements, Applications, and Future Requirements session
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Session 3: Data Analysis and Models (P. Dunn, R. Noomen)
	W.R. Dick, M. Mareyen, M. Meinig, K. Oppitz, B. Richter: The Consistency of the Global SLR Network
	V .Glotov, V. Metrikas, S .Revnivykh, N. Parkhomenko: Analysis of the Westpac Satellite Orbital Parameters and Measurement Accuracy
	R. Hujsak, G.C. Gilbreath: GPS Sequential Orbit Determination Using Sparse SLR Data
	R. Koenig, Z. Chen, P. Schwintzer, Ch. Reigber, R. Biancale: The Contribution of GFZ-1, Diademe-1c, and Diademe-1d SLR Data to Gravity Field Recovery
	T. Otsubo, Y. Koyama: Global Coordinates of Keystone Stations Derived from SLR and VLBI Observation
	J. Ries, P. Shelus: Another Approach to Lunar Data Analysis: The Application of Bayesian Statistics
	M. Rutkowska, R. Noomen: Range Biases and Station Positions Analysis for Network Solutions Derived From SLR Data In the Period 1993-1995
	J. Seago, et. al.: Enhancements Toward Robust Normal Point Generation
1.2 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Data Analysis and Models session
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Session 4: New or Upgraded Stations (G. Bianco)
	G. Bianco M. Selden, M. Bieneman C. Clarke, D. Mcclure, K. Mogan, D. Moon, B. Nallappa, T. Oldham, R. Sala, R. Stringfellow: MLRO System Progress Report
	M. Cech, K. Hamal, H. Jelinkova, A. Novotny, I. Prochazka, Y.E. Helali, M.Y. Tawadros: Upgrading of the Helwan Laser Station 1997-98
	O. Charade, A. Bonneville, S. Labrosse, F. Barlier, J. Bosworth, M. Baltuck, J.L. Counil: The New Tahiti Geodetic Observatory
	K. Elango, P. Soma, K. Rameshchandra, S. Rangarajan: Site Selection Criteria For Locating Laser Station At ISTRAC Campus, Bangalore, India
	G.C. Gilbreath: Satellite Laser Ranging Campaigns from NRL@Starfire: An Overview
	K. Hamal, I. Prochazka: Pico Event Timer Based SLR Station Upgrade
	J. Nicolas, P. Exertier, P. Bonnefond, F. Pierron and the Grasse SLR Group: First Results with the French Transportable Laser Ranging Station
	M.Paunonen: The New Satellite Laser Ranging System of Metsahovi
	F. Pierron, J. Nicolas and the Grasse SLR Group: Status and New Capabilities of the FTLRS (French Transportable Laser System)
	R. Ricklefs, D. Nugent, J. McGarry: Linux-Based On-Site Data Analysis Systems
	V. Shargorodsky, V. Vasiliev: Towards a Really Portable SLR Station
	V. Shargorodsky, V. Burmistrov, Yu. Roy, M. Baryshnikov, V. Vasiliev: A New Russian SLR Station Near Moscow: Purpose and Design Features
	G. Tangyong: New Software Package for SLR System
	M. Y. Tawadros: Helwan Satellite Laser Station for Observing Artifical Earth Satellites
	G. Tangyong, X. Zizhong, Y. Wenwei, L. Cuixia, C. Qinfu, T. Yecun , H. Sihau, L. Hangang: CMONOC Transportable SLR System
	Y. Fumin, T. Detong, H. Cheng, Z. You, F. Chunbo, G. Tangyong, X. Hizhong, W. Bin, J. Chongguo, F. Hesheng: Status and Plans of Chinese SLR Network
	X. Zhizhong: The Collocation Observation Results Using SLR and GPS Techniques at a TLRS Station in China
	Z. You, F. Cun-Bo, G. Yan, L. Cheng-Zhi, L. Zhi, S. Jian-Yong, H. Xing-Wei, Z. Xing-Hua, C. Hai-Yan, J. Hong-Ling, C. Dou-Xing: The Upgrade of Changchun SLR
	J. Bartoszak, E. Butkiewicz, S. Schillak: Status Report of the Borowiec SLR 1997-1998
	A. Al-Ghamdi: SALRO System Upgrades and Future Plans
1.3 Mb	Zip archive of all files from New or Upgraded Stations session
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Session 5: Lunar Laser Ranging (U. Schreiber)
	K. Nordtvedt: Optimizing the Observation Schedule in LLR and Similar Experiments
	S. Riepl, U. Schreiber, W. Schlüter: Improvements to LLR and SLR by Adaptive Optics
	J. Müller; K. Nordtvedt, M. Schneider, D. Vokrouhlick: Improved Determination of Relativistic Quantities from LLR
	J.F. Mangin, D. Ferandy, M. Furia, M. Glentzlin, A. Journet, J.M. Torre, G. Vigouroux: When Dream and Reality Meet ...
	Zip archive of all files from Lunar Laser Ranging session
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Session 6: Target Design, Signature, and Biases (V. Vassiliev)
	M. Davis, G.C. Gilbreath, P. Rolsma, J. Georges, G. Snyder, R. Eichinger: NRL@SOR SLR Observation Verification Techniques Using LAGEOS
	J. Georges, G.C. Gilbreath, P. Rolsma: Development of A Laser Ranging Target Optimized for LEO Spacecraft
	R. Neubert, L. Grunwaldt, J. Neubert: The Retro Reflector for the CHAMP Satellite: Final Design and Realization
	V. Shargorodsky, V. Vasiliev, B. Greene, H. Kunimori: The Westpac Satellite Project
	V. Shargorodsky, V. Burmistrov, N. Parkhomenko, V. Vasiliev: The Westpac Satellite Design Features and First Results of First Return Signal Analysis
	V. Shargorodsky, V. Burmistrov, N. Parkhomenko, V. Vasiliev: Retroreflector Array On Board of the Zeya Satellite
	V. Vasiliev, I. Gashkin, M. Belov, V. Shargorodsky: A New Approach to a Submillimeter Accuracy SLR Target Design
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Session 7: Atmospheric Correction and Multiwavelength Ranging (G. Kirchner)
	J. Hu: Comparison of Atmospheric Density Models In Precision Orbit Determination of Satellite Starlette (Poster)
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: H2-Raman-Shifting of the 512 Nm Doubled Frequency Nd:Yag Laser for Multiple Laser Ranging Applications (Poster)
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: Radar and Applications of Lidars for Environmental Remote Sensing (Poster)
	G.M.Appleby and A.T. Sinclair: Validation of Atmospheric Correction Model For Herstmonceux Using In Situ Radiosonde Data
	B. Greene, Y. Gao, W. Bane: Atmospheric Correction and Multiwavelength Ranging
	G. Bianco, M. Selden, M. Bieneman C. Clarke, D. McClure, K. Mogan, D. Moon, B. Nallappa, T. Oldham, R. Sala, R. Stringfellow: Two-Color Ranging Upgrade for the MLRO System
	A. Böer: TIGO - SLR 2 Color Ranging; Overview - First Results
	I. Prochazka, et al.: Multicolor Measurements / With Spad / With PPET
0.4 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Atmospheric Correction and Multiwavelength Ranging session
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Session 8: Advanced Systems (J. Degnan)
	J. Degnan: SLR2000 Project: Engineering Overview and Status
	P. Titterton, H. Sweeney, D. Leonard: System/Usage Impact of Operating the SLR2000 at 2 Khz
	B. Greene: Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Design For Antarctica
	W. Gurtner, E., Pop, E., Utzinger J.: Automation and Remote Control of the Zimmerwald SLR Station
	G. Bianco, M. Selden, M. Bieneman, C. Clarke, D. McClure, K. Mogan, D. Moon, B. Nallappa, T. Oldham, R. Sala, R. Stringfellow: MLRO System Progress Report
	I. Prochazka, K. Hamal, S.M. Pershin: Spad Detector For Laser Ranging on Mars Surface
0.5 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Advanced Systems session
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Session 9: Detectors and Filters (I. Prochazka)
	B. Greene, L. Dahl, W. Bane: Range Measurement Performance of EOS Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Systems Employing Simultaneous APD and MCP-PMT Detection Systems
	U. Schreiber, K.H. Haufe: Timewalk in Avalanche Photo Diodes
	I. Prochazka, K. Hamal, J. Blazej: Millimeter Ranging and Echo Signal Strength Monitoring with Spad Detectors
	G. Kirchner, F. Koidl, I. Prochazka, K. Hamal: Spad Time Walk Compensation and Return Energy Dependent Ranging
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: Design Study of an Infrared Acousto-optic Imaging Spectro-radiometer with Infrarec Fiber Probe Coupling
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: Design Study of a Fiber Interferometric Sensor and a Sagnac Fiber Optic Sensor (Poster)
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Session 10: Laser Technology Development (Y. FuMin)
	J. Degnan, J. Zayhowski: SLR2000 Microlaser Performance: Theory vs. Experiments
	H. Donovan: Emerging Safety Standards of the American National Standards Institute and the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States for the Outdoor Use of Lasers
	B .Greene, Y. Gao, Y. Wang, M. Lederer: Diode Pumped Passively Mode-Locked Laser Oscillator for Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR)
	F. Maßmann, A. Haase, H. Voss: The Spektrum AMG D Laser: an Innovative System for Laser Ranging
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: The High Power Co2 Laser Amplifier for Long Range Radar and Co2 Laser Dial Experiments
	D. Souilhac, D. Billerey: Two Wavelengths Solid State Laser for the Laser Ranging Station
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Session 11: Timing Devices and Calibration (J. Gaignebeit)
	P. Gibbs, G. Appleby: The Stanford SR620 Timer as a Possible Source of Range Bias (Poster)
	B. Greene: Timing System Performance in Keystone (KSP) Class Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Systems
	F. Katsuo, T. Otsubo, J. Amagai, H. Nojiri: A New Calibration Technique for the Telescope Reference Point and the System Delay
	J. Kölbl: Clock Distribution in SLR Stations
	J. Kölbl: Frequency Synthesis for Timing Calibration
	P. Lemonde, Ph. Laurent, E. Simon, G. Santarelli, A. Clairon, N. Dimarcq, C. Audoin, P. Petit, L. Bernier, G. Busca, E. Samain, C. Salomon: Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space On Board the Space Station
	Q. Zhong: Linearity of HP5370x Time Interval Counters (Poster)
0.5 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Timing Devices and Calibration session
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Sessions 12/13: Automation and Control Systems (H. Kunimori, J. McGarry)
	R. Wood: Improving Orbit Predictions
	B. Conklin: Fully Automated Acquisition System
	G. Baustert, R. Koenig: Low Flyer Acquisition Data: Some Strategies and Problems
	W. Tanqiang, G. Tangyong, L. Nailing: The Real Time Processing of Tracking Deviations for SLR Tracking Control System
	G. Xiangdong, H. Li and Y. Fumin: Multi Satellite Alternate Tracking and Control System
	R. Ricklefs, D. Nugent, J. McGarry: Linux-Based On-Site Data Analysis Systems
	C. Dou-Xing: A Numerical Method for Ordinary Differential Equations (Poster)
	J. Cheek, A. Mallama, N. Ton, J. McGarry: SLR2000 Pseudo-Operator (Poster)
	B. Conklin, A. Mann, M. Sadeghighassami, J. McGarry: SLR2000 Data Analysis Computer (Poster)
	R. Ricklefs, Jan McGarry: SLR2000 Remote Access Terminal (Poster)
	J. McGarry, J. Cheek, A. Mallama, N. Ton, B. Conklin, A. Mann, M. Sadeghighassami, M. Perry, R. Ricklefs: SLR2000 Automated System Control Software
	B. Greene, J. Cotter, C. Moore, A. Loeff, I. Fras, P. Burns, H. Kunimori, T. Gotoh: Keystone (KSP) Class Autonomous Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Systems
1.6 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Automation and Control Systems session
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Sessions 14/15: Station Performance Evaluation/Quality Control (M. Pearlman)
	M. Pearlman: Introduction
	V. Husson: SLR Global Performance Evaluation
	V. Husson: System Performance Monitoring 2000
	I. Prochazka: Differential Satellite Laser Ranging SLR System Diagnostics Tool
	S. Schillak: Analysis of Quality of the Borowiec Satellite Laser Ranging System
	G.M. Appleby, W. Hausleitner, A.T. Sinclair: Rapid Quality Checks on LAGEOS Data from the Eurolas Stations
	T. Otsubo: Quick Bias Report For LAGEOS and Ajisai Data
	P. Dunn, Mark Torrence: Performance Assessment of Geodetic SLR Stations
	G.J. Ourensma, R. Noomen: Quick-Look Analysis at Delft University of Technology: Past, Present and Future
	V. Glotov, Vladimir Mitrikas, Natalie Abylchatova: The Operational Procedure of the SLR Data Quality Analysis in MCC
	R. Eanes, R. Pastor: Assessing the of Accuracy of Satellite Laser Ranging Data
0.8 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Station Performance Evaluation/Quality Control session
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Session 16: New Applications and Techniques (J. Luck)
	U. Schreiber, G.E. Stedman, M. Schneider, W. Schlüter: Characteristics of a Ring Laser for Geodesy
	Olivier Bock: First Aircraft Experimental Results Obtained With the WAALRS (Poster)
	B. Greene, L. Dahl. Y. Gao. C. Cochran: Eye Safe Laser Detection of Aircraft: Applications in Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR)
	P. Schumacher, G.C. Gilbreath, E. Lydick, M. Davis: Precision of Satellite Laser Ranging Based Calibration of the Naval Space Surveillance System
	T. Otsubo, J. Amagai, H. Kunimori: Measuring Ajisai's Spin Motion
	M.Leonardi: A Possible Use of Ajisai Mirrors for Two-Way Laser Synchronization (Poster)
	E. Samain: The Time Transfer By Laser Link (T2L2) Experiment
	J. Degnan, J. McGarry, P. Dabney, T. Zagwodzki: Design and Test of a Breadboard Interplanetary Laser Transponder
0.9 Mb	Zip archive of all files from New Applications and Techniques session
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Session 17: Special Topics (invited papers) (P. Shelus)
	K. Nordtvedt: Scientific Prospects For Interplanetary (Transponded) Laser Ranging
	R. Vessot: High Accuracy Time Keeping From Space
	S. Nerem: Gravity Models Developed from Geophysics
	W. Gurtner: Synergy of SLR With Microwave Technique for Orbit Determination
	R. Buzelis, J. Kosenko, E. Murauskas-Ekspla, K. Lapushka, Ai Ui: Q-Switched SBS-Compressed Nd.Yag Laser for Satellite Ranging
	Yu. Artyukh, V. Bespal'ko, K. Lapushka, A. Rybakov, V. Vedin: Selective Time Interval Counter for SLR Applications
	S. Tatevian, O. Bayuk: Optimum Planning of LAGEOS Laser Ranging for Geodynamic Programs
	The NRL LEO Retro-Array for Satellite Laser Ranging
0.2 Mb	Zip archive of all files from Special Topics session
Totals: 48 out of 123 papers available
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