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Svetloe
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Svetloe Contact:
| Agency | Institute of Applied Astronomy (IAA) RAS |
| Mailing Address | nab. Kutuzova 10, St.Petersburg 191187, Russia |
| Primary Contact | |
| Contact Name | Iskander Gayazov |
| Telephone (primary) | +7-(812)-275-10-24 |
| Telephone (secondary) | +7-(812)-275-11-18 |
| Fax | +7-(812)-275-11-19 |
| gayazov@iaaras.ru | |
| Secondary Contact | |
| Contact Name | Vladimir Sharkov |
| Telephone (primary) | +7-(812)-275-10-24 |
| Telephone (secondary) | +7-(812)-275-11-18 |
| Fax | +7-(812)-275-11-19 |
| vlash@iaaras.ru | |
Svetloe Coordinates:
Approximate Position:
| X coordinate | [m] | 2730138.911 |
| Y coordinate | [m] | 1562328.754 |
| Z coordinate | [m] | 5529998.665 |
| Latitude | [deg] | 60.5332 N |
| Longitude | [deg] | 29.7805 E |
| Elevation | [m] | 69.0 |
| Survey Method | ||
| Date Measured | ||
| Additional Information | ITRF2014, Epoch 2010.0 | |
Svetloe News:
Local Events:
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SLRMail Messages:
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No site link found.Svetloe: Site Log
Instructions and Update 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) : Iskander Gayazov
Preparer E-mail : gayazov@iaaras.ru
Date Prepared : 2021-05-31
Report Type : UPDATE
Site Log Format Version : 2.0
Site Log Revision :
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1. Identification of the Ranging System Reference Point (SRP)
Site Name : Svetloe
IERS DOMES Number : 12350S002
CDP Pad ID : 1888
Subnetwork : EUROLAS
Description : AZ EL INTERSECT
Monument Description : CONCRETE PILLAR
Monument Inscription : 120
Mark Description : CHISELLED CROSS
Date Installed : 2011-09-09
Date Removed :
Geologic Characteristic : SAND
Additional Information :
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2. Site Location Information
City or Town : Svetloe
State or Province : Leningradskaya region
Country : Russian Federation
Tectonic Plate : Eurasian (EURA)
Local Time (UTC +/- hours) :
Approximate Position
X coordinate [m]: 2730138.911
Y coordinate [m]: 1562328.754
Z coordinate [m]: 5529998.665
Latitude [deg]: 60.5332 N
Longitude [deg]: 29.7805 E
Elevation [m]: 69.0
Survey Method :
Date Measured :
Additional Information : ITRF2014, Epoch 2010.0
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3. General System Information
3.01 System Name :
4-Character Code : SVEL
CDP System Number : 98
CDP Occupation Number : 01
Eccentricity to SRP (if Not Identical With SRP)
North [m]:
East [m]:
Up [m]:
Date Measured :
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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4. Telescope Information
4.01 Receiving Telescope Type : GREGORY
Aperture [m]: 0.25
Mount : AZ-EL
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Xmitting Telescope Type : GREGORY
Aperture [m]: 0.25
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Tracking Camera Type : CCD+IIT
Model :
Manufacturer : OJC RPC PSI
Field of View [deg]: 0.32
Minimum Magnitude [mag]: 15
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Transmit/Receive Path : COMMON COUDE
Transmit/Receive Switch :
Max Slew Rate Az [deg/s]: 30
Max Slew Rate El [deg/s]: 30
Max Used Tracking Rate Az : 5
Max Used Tracking Rate El : 5
Telescope Shelter : DOME
Daylight Filter Type : HOLOGRAPHIC
Dayl. Filt. Bandwidth [nm]: 0.1
Adjustable Attenuation : TRANSMIT
Adjustable Field of View :
Transmit Efficiency : 0.6
Receive Efficiency : 0.5
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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5. Laser System Information
5.01 Laser Type : ND:YAG
Model :
Manufacturer :
Number of Amplifiers : 2
Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064
Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 5
Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532
Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 2.5
Xmit Energy Adjustable : NO
Additional Information :
Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 300
Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 300
Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 20
Theoretical Beam Div :
Measured Beam Div :
Method Used :
Additional Information :
Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.03
Eyesafe : NO
Eyesafe Standard : N.A.
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 : 2011-10-24
Date Removed : 2021-02-10
Additional Information :
5.02 Laser Type : ND:YAG
Model :
Manufacturer :
Number of Amplifiers : 2
Primary Wavelength [nm]: 1064
Primary Maximum Energy [mJ]: 5
Secondary Wavelength [nm]: 532
Secondary Max. Energy [mJ]: 2.5
Xmit Energy Adjustable : NO
Additional Information :
Pulse Width (FWHM) [ps]: 35
Max. Repetition Rate [Hz]: 300
Fullw. Beam Divergence ["]: 20
Theoretical Beam Div :
Measured Beam Div :
Method Used :
Additional Information :
Final Beam Diameter [m]: 0.03
Eyesafe : NO
Eyesafe Standard : N.A.
Polarization on Exit :
Laser Fire Control :
Laser Energy Monitor :
Start Diode Type :
Manufactorer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Rise/Fall Time [ps]:
Date Installed : 2021-02-10
Date Removed :
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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6. Receiver System
6.01.01 Primary Chain
Wavelength [nm]: 532
Detector Type : PMT
Manufacturer : HAMAMATSU
Model : H6533
Quantum Efficiency [%]: 10
Nominal Gain :
Rise Time [ps]: 700
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]: 100
Field of View Diam ["]: 20
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing : CFD
Manufacturer : OJC RPC PSI
Model :
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement : NO
Return-Rate Controlled: NO
Mode of Operation : SINGLE PHOTON
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. : EVENT
Manufacturer : OJC RPC PSI
Model :
Resolution [ps]: 10
Precision [ps]: 40
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
6.02.01 Secondary Chain
Wavelength [nm]:
Detector Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Nominal Gain :
Rise Time [ps]:
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]:
Field of View Diam ["]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement :
Return-Rate Controlled:
Mode of Operation :
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Resolution [ps]:
Precision [ps]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
6.03.01 Tertiary Chain
Wavelength [nm]:
Detector Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Quantum Efficiency [%]:
Nominal Gain :
Rise Time [ps]:
Jitter (Single PE)[ps]:
Field of View Diam ["]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Amplifier Type :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Gain :
Bandwidth :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information:
Signal Processing :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Amplitude Measurement :
Return-Rate Controlled:
Mode of Operation :
Additional Information:
Time of Flight Observ. :
Manufacturer :
Model :
Resolution [ps]:
Precision [ps]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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7. Tracking Capabilities
7.01 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]: 60
Average values for LAGEOS
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 36
# of Obs per NP : 400 - 500
Use of Semi-trains : NO
# of Semi-train Tracks : N.A.
Range Gate Width [ns]: 50 - 6000
Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 3
Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 0.2
Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 20
Laser Polarization @emitter:
Operation
Months per Year : 12
Days per Week : 7
Hours per Day : 20
Staff per Shift : 2
System Shared With : ANGLE MEASHUREMENT, PHOTOMETRY
Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 90
Remotely Controllable : NO
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 : 2011-10-24 HH:MM UT
Date Last Applicable : 2021-02-10 13:00 UT
Additional Information :
7.02 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]: 60
Average values for LAGEOS
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 15
# of Obs per NP : 400 - 500
Use of Semi-trains : NO
# of Semi-train Tracks : N.A.
Range Gate Width [ns]: 50 - 6000
Beam Pointing Accuracy ["]: 3
Angle Encoder Resolution["]: 0.2
Min. Tracking Elev. [deg]: 20
Laser Polarization @emitter:
Operation
Months per Year : 12
Days per Week : 7
Hours per Day : 20
Staff per Shift : 2
System Shared With : ANGLE MAESUREMENT, PHOTOMETRY
Time Allocated to SLR [%]: 90
Remotely Controllable : NO
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 : 2021-02-10 13:00 UT
Date Last Applicable :
Additional Information :
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8. Calibration
8.01 Calibration Type : PRE
Target Location : INTERNAL
Target Type : FIBER
Target Structure : ATTACHED TO TELESCOPE
Number of Targets :
Target Distance(s) [m]:
Date Measured :
Accuracy [mm]:
Verification :
Return-Rate Controlled : NO
Eye-Safe Method :
Additional Information :
Mode of Operation :
Calibration performed : 0.5
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 36
Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Edit Criterion 2nd Chain :
Application of Cal Data : AVERAGE
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed : 2021-02-10
Additional Information :
8.02 Calibration Type : PRE
Target Location : INTERNAL
Target Type : FIBER
Target Structure : ATTACHED TO TELESCOPE
Number of Targets :
Target Distance(s) [m]:
Date Measured :
Accuracy [mm]:
Verification :
Return-Rate Controlled : NO
Eye-Safe Method :
Additional Information :
Mode of Operation :
Calibration performed : 0.5
Single Shot RMS [mm]: 15
Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 3.0 SIGMA
Edit Criterion 2nd Chain :
Application of Cal Data : AVERAGE
Date Installed : 2021-02-10
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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9. Time and Frequency Standards
9.01.01 Frequency Standard Type : QUARTZ
Model :
Manufacturer : OJC RPC PSI
Short Term Stab. [e-12]: 20
Long Term Stab. [e-12]: 10
Time Reference : GPS+GLONASS
Synchronization : GLONASS, GPS
Epoch Accuracy [ns]: 100
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
9.02.01 GNSS Timing Rcvr Model : NAVIOR-T
Manufacturer :
Date Installed : 2011-10-24
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
9.03.01 One-way System Calibration
Date performed :
Direction Calibrated :
Additional Information :
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10. Preprocessing Information
10.01 On-site NP Generation : NO
Data Screening : CPF + POLYNOMIAL
Return-Rate Rejection :
Edit Criterion 1st Chain : ITERATIVE 2.5 SIGMA
Edit Criterion 2nd Chain :
Upload interval : DAILY
Date First Applicable : 2011-10-24 HH:MM UT
Date Last Applicable :
Additional Information :
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11. Aircraft Detection
11.01 Detection Type : NO
Manufacturer/Provider :
Automatic Laser Shutoff :
Alarms Recorded :
Hazard Distance [km]:
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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12. Meteorological Instrumentation
12.01.01 Pressure Sensor Model : PTB220
Manufacturer : VAISALA
Recording Interval : PER PASS
Accuracy [mbar]: 0.1
Height Diff to SRP [m]: 0
Distance from SRP [m]:
Date Installed : 2011-10-24 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval :
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
12.02.01 Temp Sensor Model : HMP230
Manufacturer : VAISALA
Recording Interval : PER PASS
Accuracy [deg C]: 0.1
Date Installed : 2011-10-24 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : YEARLY
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
12.03.01 Humidity Sensor Model : HMP230
Manufacturer : VAISALA
Recording Interval : PER PASS
Accuracy [% rel h]: 3
Date Installed : 2011-10-24 HH:MM UT
Calibration Interval : YEARLY
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
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13. Local Ties, Eccentricities, and Collocation Information
13.01 Collocated Permanent Geodetic Systems
13.01.01.01 GNSS : IGS, EUREF
Date Installed : 1996-03-14
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.01.02 GNSS : IGS, EUREF
Date Installed : 2008-10-23
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 : YES
Date Installed : 2001-01-01
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
13.01.05.01 Gravimeter : NO
Date Installed :
Date Removed :
Additional Info :
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 : SVTL
Instrumentation Type : GPS/GLONASS
Instrumentation Status : PERMANENT
DOMES Number : 12350M001
CDP Number :
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: 16.342 +- 0.003
dy [m]: 36.036 +- 0.003
dz [m]: -9.359 +- 0.003
Date Measured : 2011-09-11
Determined by : Local survey
Date Installed : 1996-03-14
Date Removed :
Additional Information :
13.03.01.01 Eccentricities Between Other Monuments on Site
From: Monument Name : SVTL (GPS/GLONASS)
DOMES Number : 12350M001
CDP Number :
To: Monument Name : Sv (VLBI)
DOMES Number : 12350S001
CDP Number : 7830
Differential Components (ITRS)
dx [m]: 18.465 +- 0.005
dy [m]: 77.948 +- 0.005
dz [m]: -20.193 +- 0.005
Date Measured : 2011-04-07
Determined by : Local survey
Additional Information :
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14. Local Events Possibly Affecting Computed Position
14.01 Date :
Event :
Additional Information :
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15. On-Site, Point of Contact Agency Information
Agency : Institute of Applied Astronomy (IAA) RAS
Mailing Address : nab. Kutuzova 10,
: St.Petersburg 191187, Russia
Website : iaaras.ru
Primary Contact
Contact Name : Iskander Gayazov
Telephone (primary) : +7-(812)-275-10-24
Telephone (secondary) : +7-(812)-275-11-18
Fax : +7-(812)-275-11-19
E-mail : gayazov@iaaras.ru
Secondary Contact
Contact Name : Victor Mitryaev
Telephone (primary) : +7-(812)-275-31-67
Telephone (secondary) : +7-(812)-275-11-18
Fax : +7-(812)-275-11-19
E-mail : mitryaev@iaaras.ru
Tertiary Contact
Contact Name : Vladimir Sharkov
Telephone (primary) : +7-(812)-275-10-24
Telephone (secondary) : +7-(812)-275-11-18
Fax : +7-(812)-275-11-19
E-mail : vlash@iaaras.ru
Additional Information :
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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 :
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17. More Information
URL for More Information :
Hardcopy on File
Site Map :
Site Diagram :
Horizon Mask :
Monument Description :
Site Pictures :
Additional Information :
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Svetloe: Meteorological data
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| Type | Since 2012 | Monthly Average Offset |
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Svetloe: LAGEOS performance
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| type | Since 2012 | Monthly average |
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| Obs per NPT |
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Svetloe: Satellite Information (as a function of local time and satellite range)
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