UN-GGIM-AP Working Group 1 on Geodetic Reference Framework aims to improve access to the Global Geodetic Reference Frame (GGRF) through development and maintenance of the regional geodetic reference frame, which supports regional geodetic cooperation, enhances regional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) cooperation and develops geodetic capacity through workshops and seminars in the region. The WG has four main activities in the term 2019-2021: the Asia-Pacific Reference Frame (APREF) project, the Asia-Pacific Regional Geodetic Project (APRGP), the Asia-Pacific Regional Height System Unification (APRHSU) and the Asia-Pacific Geodetic Capacity Building (APGCB) project.
Chair
Mr. Basara Miyahara
Japan
Director, Planning Division, Geodetic Department
Geospatial Information Authority of Japan
Vice-Chairs
Mr. Yamin Dang
China
Director of the Institute of Geodesy and Geodynamics
Chinese Academy of Surveying & Mapping (CASM)
Mr. Sidik Tri Wibowo
Indonesia
Associate Mapping Surveyor
Geospatial Information Agency of Indonesia
Mr. Seyed Abdoreza Saadat Mirghadim
Islamic Republic of Iran
General Manager
National Cartographic Centre
Mr. Ahmad Sanusi bin Che Cob
Malaysia
Divisional Director of Survey, Geodetic Division
Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia
Ms. Dalkhaa Munkhtsetseg
Mongolia
Head of Geodesy and Cartography Division
Agency for Land Administration and Management, Geodesy and Cartography (ALAMGC)
Mr. Nick Donnely
New Zealand
Principal Geospatial Specialist - Geodesist
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ)
Ms. Seohee Park
Republic of Korea (the)
Assistant Director of Geodesy Department
National Geographic Information Institute (NGII)
Mr. Paulino da Cruz
Timor-Leste
National Director Geospatial Information
The Directorate General Land and Property (DGTP)