Extension Site Selection Working Group Convenes in Tucson to Discuss PBO Basin & Range GPS Site Locations

Overview

February 08, 2005

A well defined and timely action plan recommendation is the result of a two-day Extension Working Group meeting held in Tucson, Arizona. Led by Rick Bennett, chair of the working group, the committee discussed the prioritization and possible re-location of planned GPS sites in the Basin and Range region. Made up of scientists familiar with the Basin & Range region, the group discussed where stations should be installed to capture the most significant and scientifically relevant data to best meet the EarthScope project goals. A formal statement summarizing the committee’s recommendations will be submitted to PBO management. This document will be available online after it is released.

Meeting attendees included: Mike Jackson, Rick Bennett, Wayne Thatcher, Bill Hammond, Geoff Blewitt, Brian Wernicke, John Oldow, Karl Feaux, Dave Mencin, Chris Walls, Barrett Friesen, and Steve Borenstein.