geodesy

Geodesists on Tour: Gravity measurements on Antarctica

Jyri Näränen and edited by Rebekka Steffen August 10, 2021

Absolute gravity station at Aboa station in Western Queen Maud Land.

Antarctica is well known for its large ice sheet, covering 98% of the continent. A large part of the ice sheet is losing mass leading to vertical and horizontal movements of the crust as well as changes of the gravitational attraction. To observe these changes in gravity with the highest accuracy, it is necessary to visit Antarctica and measure gravity on a regular basis. Since the late 198 ...[Read More]

Insights from the past ECS Representative of the Geodesy division

edited by Rebekka Steffen and Andreas Kvas July 2, 2021

For our last interview we haven’t talked to a member of the current Geodesy division team. Instead we asked the past ECS (Early Career Scientist) representative of the Geodesy division, Katrin Bentel, a few questions. Fortunately, she gave us some insights about the role of an ECS Representative. Find out below. What did you like most about your time as the Geodesy ECS Representative? ...[Read More]

Meet the new Geodesy Science Officer – Part 2

edited by Rebekka Steffen and Andreas Kvas June 24, 2021

In the past weeks you have met the president, deputy president and one science officer of the Geodesy division. Last but not least, we introduce you today to the second science officer: Xavier Collilieux. He also answered a few questions for us (including where his favourite place in Vienna is). Curious to find out? Then read below. What is your position within the EGU and/or the Geodesy Di ...[Read More]

Meet the new Geodesy Science Officer – Part 1

edited by Rebekka Steffen and Andreas Kvas June 15, 2021

Anna likes to travel ;)

We hope that you have enjoyed reading about the new division president and division deputy president. But there are even more people behind the scenes that contribute to the development of the Geodesy division. Today we are going to introduce you to one of the new science officers: Anna Kłos. We asked her also a few questions and despite of being on maternity leave she was able to answer th ...[Read More]