Summer Internship Presenter: Chris Helmer
Myself Surfing Exploring Fishing Partying With Friends
Perfect Location Santa Cruz UCSC
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UC Santa Cruz Third Year Earth Science/ Environmental Studies Major Sierra Institute in fall
Interests in School Earth Sciences Meteorology Ocean Sciences
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Plans for after Graduation
Summer Internship Scripps Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics
Purpose
Provides high precision geodetic and geophysical measurements using Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, particularly for the study of earthquake hazards, tectonic plate motion, plate boundary deformation, and meteorological purposes.
GPS Difference in Position Mm accuracy
Where I Work
Where I Fit In Real Time Data Processing (RTD) System Precise second by second positioning. Gamit Solutions vs. RTD Solutions. Work out any bias in solutions.
RTD XYZ Solutions Tropospheric Delay from atmosphere conditions Ionospheric Delay Statistical Analysis Ionospheric Delay Troposheric Delay
Application in the Future Commercial Use of RTD Cargo Ships Plans Cars Personal Use
Application for Surveyors Highway Design Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Monitoring Bridges and Structures
Application for Science Crustal Deformation Calculate strain build up on tectonic plates Capture seismic event
Success of Project Strong horizontal accuracy (1-2mm) Recognized vertical discrepancy ( 20mm)
Next Step Continue running a long term test Find results for months worth of data Make results conclusive