Observing Program

Mark 5 Usage Plan

IVS recently adopted the Mark 5 system as its choice for the replacement of the Mark III/Mark IV recording systems. We have a strong interest in ensuring that the Mark 5 system is fully deployed and used as soon as possible throughout the geodetic/astrometric community in order to realize the many benefits of the system.

The Mark 5 Deployment Plan was prepared in late 2003. It describes the goals and strategy for full use of the Mark 5 system (section 1) and presents a plan for deployment and costs (sections 2 and 3).

• IVS Mark 5 Deployment Plan
  • IVS Mark5 Deployment Plan (Word) (PDF) as of February 4, 2003
  • Schedule Chart (Mk5plan_schedule.pdf), updated October 22, 2003
  • Disk Chart with 120 GB disks (Mk5plan_disks.pdf)
  • Disk Chart with 200 GB disks for 256 Mb/s recording (Mk5plan_256disks.pdf)
• Mark 5 information at Haystack
• For Mark 5 pricing information, please contact Conduant.