Technology Coordinator Response Form Call for Proposals for IVS Coordinators International VLBI Service for Geodesy and Astrometry Name of Proposed Technology Coordinator Parent/Funding organization Mailing Address Phone Fax e-mail address Qualifications for Technology Coordinator: Years experience in VLBI____ Years working with VLBI technology____ Explain briefly how you propose to perform each of the following duties of the Technology Coordinator: Stimulate advancement of the VLBI technique Maintain cognizance of all current VLBI technologies and development Coordinate development of new technology Promulgate new technologies Ensure compatibility of VLBI data acquisition systems Describe how you propose to do the following: Coordinate the IVS technology development activities Work with the geodetic and astronomical communities Work closely with the IVS Coordinating Center Please provide any other information that you feel will be helpful in demonstrating your capabilities to participate in the IVS as its Technology Coordinator. Will the proposed Technology Coordinator be able to attend the initial IVS Directing Board meeting at Wettzell on 11 February 1999? Please attach a resume for the proposed Technology Coordinator. This form should be signed by an official committing the organization to sponsor the IVS Technology Coordinator. This form should also be signed by the proposed Technology Coordinator, committing himself/herself to participate in the IVS as the Technology Coordinator, to support the IVS Technology Development Centers, and to work closely with the IVS Coordinating Center. For the organization: Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________________ For the Technology Coordinator: Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________________