Network issues position paper

In this paper we examine several topics currently warranting attention. These issues will be discussed at the conclusion of the Network Issues sesson at the Berne Workshop, leading to recomendations for future directions. We have identified (1) effective notification of station status within the IGS framework of electronic communication, (2) the multiple sources of IGS station configuration metadata available to and used by analysts, and (3) the new suite of IGS station operation guidelines.