CNC/IUGG: 2019 Quadrennial Report Geodesy and Geophysics in Canada 2015-2019 Quadrennial Report of the Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics Prepared on the Occasion of the 27th General Assembly of the IUGG Montreal, Canada July 2019 INTRODUCTION This report summarizes the research carried out in Canada in the fields of geodesy and geophysics during the quadrennial 2015-2019. It was prepared under the direction of the Canadian National Committee for the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (CNC/IUGG). The CNC/IUGG is administered by the Canadian Geophysical Union, in consultation with the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and other Canadian scientific organizations, including the Canadian Association of Physicists, the Geological Association of Canada, and the Canadian Institute of Geomatics. The IUGG adhering organization for Canada is the National Research Council of Canada. Among other duties, the CNC/IUGG is responsible for: • collecting and reconciling the many views of the constituent Canadian scientific community on relevant issues • identifying, representing, and promoting the capabilities and distinctive competence of the community on the international stage • enhancing the depth and breadth of the participation of the community in the activities and events of the IUGG and related organizations • establishing the mechanisms for communicating to the community the views of the IUGG and information about the activities of the IUGG. The aim of this report is to communicate to both the Canadian and international scientific communities the research areas and research progress that has been achieved in geodesy and geophysics over the last four years. The main body of this report is divided into eight sections: one for each of the eight major scientific disciplines as represented by the eight sister societies of the IUGG. Each section is titled with the name of the corresponding society and was complied by, and under the direction of, a member of the CNC/IUGG affiliated with that society. In the interest of compiling and disseminating this report in a timely fashion, no attempt has been made to harmonize the styles of the different sections. The full text of the report is only available electronically. It is available through the web site of the CNC/IUGG at: http://www.cgu-ugc.ca/cnc_iugg/ MEMBERS of the CNC/IUGG Chair of the CNC/IUGG and Nationally Accredited Council Delegate: Dr. Gordon Young; 225 Ricardo St., unit 312, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0 +1 905 468 5896; [email protected] Representatives for Scientific Associations: International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Dr. Jeong Woo University of Calgary, Dept. of T: 1 403 220 4858 KIM Geomatic Engineering, 2500 F: 1 403 284 1980 (National Rep) University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, [email protected] T2N 1N4 Dr. Georgia Queen’s University, Dept. of T: 1 613 533 6639 FOTOPOULOS Geological Sciences and Geological [email protected] (Alternate) Engineering, 36 Union Street, Miller Hall/Bruce Wing Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6 International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) Dr. Phil J. A. University of Western Ontario T: 1 519 661 2111 Ex. McCAUSLAND Dept. of Earth Sciences 88008 (National Rep) 1151 Richmond Str., London, ON, F: 1 519 661 3198 N6A 5B7 [email protected] Dr. David I.U.C. Physics/Admin, T: 1-506-453-4998 THEMENS 209, Department of [email protected] (Alternate) Physics, University of New Brunswick, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N.B., E3B 5A3 International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) Dr. Richard University of Waterloo, Dept. of T: 1 519 888 4567 Ex. PETRONE Geography and Environmental 39174 (National Rep) Management, 200 University Ave W, [email protected] Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1 Dr. Genevieve ALI University of Guelph, School of T: 1 519 824 4120, ex (Alternate) Environmental Sciences, 50 Stone 52740 Road East, Guelph, Ontario, N1G [email protected] 2W1, Canada International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) Dr. Paul University of Toronto, Department T:1 416-946-3683 KUSHNER of Physics, 60 St. George St., paul.kushner@utoronto. (National Rep) Toronto, ON M5S 1X7 ca Dr. Tim MERLIS McGill University, Atmospheric and T: 1 514 398-3140 (Alternate) Climate Dynamics, 815 Burnside [email protected] Hall, 805 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 0B9, Canada International Association of Physical Sciences of the Ocean (IAPSO) Dr. Jody KLYMAK University of Victoria T: 1 250 472 5969 (National Rep) School of Earth Sciences and Ocean F: 1 250 721 6200 Sciences, P.O. Box 3055 STN CSC, [email protected] Victoria, BC, V8W 3P6 Dr. Peter Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Dept. T: 1 418 775 0852 GALBRAITH of Fisheries and Oceans, Pelagic and Peter.Galbraith@dfo- (Alternate) Ecosystem Science Branch mpo.gc.ca P.O. Box 1000, Mont-Joli QC, G5H 3Z4 International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI) Dr. Fiona Université du Québec à Montréal, T: 1 514 987 3000 Ex. DARBYSHIRE Département des Sciences de la 5054 (National Rep) Terre et de l’Atmosphère, CP 888 darbyshire.fiona_ann@u Succursale Centre-Ville, Montré al, qam.ca QC, H3C 3P8 Dr. Sheri University of Western Ontario T: 1 514 661 2111 Ex. MOLNAR Dept. Earth Sciences (Geophysics) 87031 (Alternate) 1151 Richmond St. N London, ON, [email protected] N6A 5B7 International Association of Vulcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) Dr. Glyn Simon Fraser University, Dept. of T: 1 778 782 3306 WILLIAMS-JONES Earth Sciences, 8888 University [email protected] (National Rep) Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 186 Dr. Nathalie Douglas College, Dept. of Earth and T: 1 604 527 5860 VIGOUROUX Environmental Sciences, PO Box vigourouxcaillibotn@do (Alternate) 2503, New Westminster, BC, V3L uglascollege.ca 5B2 International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) Dr. Richard University of Waterloo, Dept. of T: 1 519 888 4567 Ex. KELLY Geography & Environmental 35451 (National Rep) Management , 200 University Ave. [email protected] W., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1 Dr. Randy University of Victoria, Department T: 1 250-853-3577 SCHARIEN of Geography, PO Box 1700, Stn CSC, [email protected] (Alternate) Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2 Member of the Bureau of IUGG 2015-2019 Dr Michael Sideris, President, IUGG Department of Geomatics Engineering University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Canada. REPORTS of the ASSOCIATIONS Section 1 International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Activities in Canada: 2014 – 2018 This report was compiled by Georgia Fotopoulos, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada as the Canadian national correspondent for the IAG. The following institutions have provided input for this report: • Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Geodetic Survey • University of Calgary, Department of Geomatics Engineering • York University, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering • Ryerson University, Department of Civil Engineering • Queen’s University, Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering • University of Laval, Department of Geomatics Sciences • University of New Brunswick, Department of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering 1. List of Researchers and Research Interests Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Geodetic Survey Status as Research Interests Employee Name of 2018- 12-01 Dr. Simon BANVILLE GNSS, Precise Point Positioning Mario BERUBE (Retired) GNSS, VLBI GNSS, RTK Networks, Applications of Dr. Jason BOND Geodesy GNSS, Real-Time Wide Area Marc CAISSY Augmentation GNSS, Real-Time Wide Area Paul COLLINS Augmentation Reference Frames, Geodynamics, Dr. Mike CRAYMER Applications of Geodynamics Gravimetry, Applications in Dr. John CROWLEY Hydrosphere/Cryosphere GNSS, Reference Frames, Applications Brian DONAHUE of Geodesy GHODDOUSI- GNSS, Ionosphere Dr. Reza FARD Dr. Ali GOUDARZI GNSS, Precise orbit Determination Dr. Joe HENTON GNSS, Geodynamics, Seismic Strain Pierre HEROUX (Retired) GNSS, Precise Point Positioning Dr. Geoid modelling, Gravimetry Jianliang HUANG Gravity, Gravity applications in Diane JOBIN resource development GNSS, Precise Point Positioning, Dr. Omid KAMALI Precise orbit Determination Dr. Calvin KLATT Geodetic Applications Dr. Jan KOUBA (Retired) GNSS, Precise Point Positioning Francois LAHAYE GNSS, Precise Point Positioning Ken MACLEOD GNSS Antenna Calibration GNSS Precise Orbit and Clock Yves MIREAULT determination Goran PAVLIC Gravity, Applications of Gravity Dr. Bill PETRACHENKO (Retired) VLBI Dr. Mike PIRASZEWSKI Reference Frames, Geodynamics Dr. Reference Frames, Geodynamics Catherine ROBIN Toni SEARLE (Retired) GNSS, Precise Point Positioning, VLBI Jason SILLIKER Gravity, Applications of Gravity Pierre TETREAULT GNSS Marc VERONNEAU Geoid, Gravity, Applications of Gravity Dr. Yanlai ZHAO Reference Frames, Geodynamics University of Calgary, Department of Geomatics Engineering Name Research Interests Prof. Michael G. Sideris Gravity field approximation, industrial surveys, geoid determination Dr. Elena Rangelova Geodesy, surveying engineering York University, Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering Name Research Interests Prof. Spiros Pagiatakis Earth system dynamics, gravity field determination, Earth’s atmosphere using GNSS/LEO Prof. Sunil Bisnath GNSS, positioning and navigation, PPP, geodesy Ryerson University, Department of Civil Engineering Name Research Interests Prof. Ahmed El-Rabbany GNSS, multi-sensor integration, mobile