Permanent GPS stations - the background for geodynamic studies and maintenance of geodetic coordinate systems
A new role of the permanent GPS stations in geodynamic research and geodetic networks creation is discussed. The present state of the permanent GPS stations in Central Europe is presented, as well as the list of planned permanent stations for work under IGS programs and support of the European reference system EUREF. A general description of the organization of the services of IGS and EUREF is given.