Montevideo will host the SIRGAS 2026 Symposium From November 3 to 6, 2026, Montevideo will host the SIRGAS 2026 Symposium, an international meeting that will bring together the scientific and technological community linked to geodesy and Earth sciences. The event aims to promote the use of the SIRGAS geodetic reference frame in the countries of […]
According to the SIRGAS 2020 Statute – Art. 6, collaborating members may be those States, agencies, institutions, or individuals who formally express their willingness to contribute scientifically, technically, or financially to the development of SIRGAS projects. In this context, we are honored to announce that Chile’s Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) has officially joined SIRGAS as […]
#Geodesy is all about measuring the Earth — but what if we could make that exciting, fun, and easy for everyone to understand? The #GeodesyCartoonCompetition invites scientists, students, educators, and artists to turn geodetic science into humorous and eye-catching cartoons! Whether you’re a researcher or just someone with a clever idea and a love for […]
The new edition of GEOM@IL Newsletter No. 42 presents a selection of valuable content for the geoscience community, highlighting the role of artificial intelligence, continuing education, and advances in geodetic infrastructure in the region. In this issue, you will find: 🔹 Artificial intelligence and geosciences: Two articles address the impact and potential of AI in […]
High-resolution regional gravity field modeling to connect the local vertical systems in South America to the IHRF. Gabriel Guimarães, Ana Cristina Matos, Denizar Blitzkow, and Flavio Almeida. -Published: 01 July 2025 Earth Planets Space https://doi.org/10.1186/s40623-025-02226-5 The geoidal and quasi-geoidal models for South America can be downloaded from the International Service for Geoidal Models website. https://www.isgeoid.polimi.it/Geoid/America/Southamerica/reg_listSOUTHAMERICA.html
The SIRGAS course “Advanced Spatial Geodesy Data Processing with BSW 5.4: GNSS Techniques and Nonlinear Models” will be held from July 14 to 18, 2025. It will take place at the University of Costa Rica, in San José, Costa Rica. The course will be in person and taught exclusively in Spanish. A five-day course for […]
We are pleased to share the recent publication by Mariana Inoue and Gabriel Guimarães (2025), entitled: “Development and Evolution of Height Systems in the Context of SIRGAS: From Local Vertical Data to the International Height Reference Framework,” in the Journal of Geodetic Science. Este artigo aborda a transição dos sistemas de referência verticais locais para […]
Personnel from the Agustín Codazzi Geographic Institute (IGAC) presented the results of calculations of potential values for the IHRF MEDE station, located in Medellín. This information was expressed during a meeting with the president of the Working Group III (GT-III) – Gabriel do Nascimento Guimarães, as part of regional efforts aimed at establishing a unified […]
An important coordination meeting of SIRGAS Working Group 1 (WG1) was held on May 12th, where the changeover in Network Coordination was formalized. During the meeting, Alberto Luis Da Silva, the outgoing coordinator, presented a detailed technical report on the activities carried out during his tenure. From SIRGAS, we express our sincere gratitude for his […]
We are pleased to announce the incorporation of Jamaica as a new member of the Geodetic Reference System for the Americas (SIRGAS). This important addition represents a significant step toward strengthening technical and scientific cooperation among Latin American and Caribbean countries in the field of geodesy. Jamaica’s participation will substantially contribute to improving the accuracy […]
