M3G v5.0
ROB has released a new version for M3G.
The new version of M3G includes new features and bug fixes. show/hide details..
Change log
  • Updated database to improve the performance of the web application
  • Updated application template and layout
  • Updated FAQ, Help messages, Quick start according to the new version
  • Updated layout for the site log tool
  • Updated layout to improve the usability for the editor tools (e.g., "Edit only Contact(s) in Site Log(s)", "Edit only Data License & Embargo Period", "Edit all Metadata", "Add Station(s)")
New Features
  • Added new user interface to view "EPOS Data suppliers"
  • Added DOI attribute for the stations
  • Added M3G Object identifier (MOID) for the stations, networks, Data Suppliers, Data Centers/Nodes, Metadata Maintainers
  • Added alert messages for networks/stations/Third Party Agencies
  • Added "Accept/Reject stations to network metadata" user interface tool
  • Added database-based log functionality in the web application
  • Added database-based validation rules in the site log submission tool
  • Added multiple "Public Non-Personal" contacts to the "My Agency"/"Third Party Agencies"
  • Newly implemented working logic in the site log submission tool
  • Extended "Edit all metadata" page to edit/update GNSS station-specific metadata in one place (e.g., data license, DOI, Data embargo, station pictures)
2023-03-09

API v1.3
ROB has released a new version for M3G API
The new version of the M3G API comes with a new API output format and includes extension to existing functionality show/hide details..
Change log
  • Updated API functions to use the new database model engine
  • Marked data licens functions (/datalicense/view, /datalicense) as deprecated. Please note that those functions will be removed from the future release of M3G.
  • Added MOID attribute for the (stations, networks, data-nodes) output
  • Added DOI, Data-License attributes for the stations
  • Added new parameter to download the sinex header
  • Added category attributes for the networks to distinguish the networks and projects
  • Removed the "update-sitelog" function
  • Refreshed Swagger API DOC
New Features
  • Added new function with filter to generate EPOS-Json response
  • Added new function for administrator to propose/include station to network
2023-03-09

API v1.2
ROB has released a new version for M3G API
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Change log
  • Remove the old station-changes API call from the tools
New Features
  • New human readable yaml output format
  • Get the complete list of changes (antenna/receiver/additional information changes) including the changed values for each station
  • Get station data gaps for the station(s)
2021-07-26

M3G v4.3
ROB has released a new hotfix for M3G
The new version of the M3G comes with new features and changes show/hide details..
Change log
  • Removed third-party option from the New Station/Link to Agencies interface
  • Removed third-party check rule from the site log
  • Removed "P"(proposed) flag(s) for the EPN Densification network
  • New validation rules to check the changes between the sections.
New Features
  • New tool to verify the DOMES numbers in the IERS DOMES number database and in the site logs (for administrators only)
  • Contacts with same emails can now be distinguished.
Solved issues
  • Automatic update in the site log(s) if the agency's central fax/central telephone number changes
  • Improved character encoding reading for special characters
  • Fixed node filter in the Data Supplier interface (for administrators only)
  • Fixed character encoding issue in the diff tool
  • Fixed filters for the embargo period and the license
2021-07-26

API v1.1
ROB has released a new version for M3G API
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Change log
  • Include the list of stations labelled as "former" in the network metadata
  • Get the full list of changes in the "GNSS Antenna Information", "GNSS Receiver Information", "Local Ongoing Conditions" and the "Local Episodic Effects" sections of the station site log, in chronological order.
New Features
  • Get EPOS Data Node metadata for a specific station
  • Get EPOS Data Node metadata for a specific node
  • Get the full list of EPOS Data Nodes
  • Get station pictures metadata
  • Download station pictures
  • Get the list of countries and their corresponding ISO 3166-1 codes (English short name, 3-char ID, 2-char ID and 3-char numeric ID)
  • Get country information (English short name, 2-char ID and 3-char numeric ID) corresponding to a given 3-char ISO code
  • Get country information (English short name, 3-char ID, 2-char ID and 3-char numeric ID) corresponding to a given latitude, longitude pair
2021-05-11

M3G v4.2
ROB has released a new hotfix for M3G
The new version of the M3G comes with new features and changes show/hide details..
Change log
  • More robust DOMES number verification and export procedure
  • Change in the import and the management of international networks
  • Country database management
  • Cross-checking and validating EPOS stations in accordance with the EPOS GNSS data supplier letter
  • Remove nominal information from M3G
  • Cancel button for the Agency editor
  • Additional acceptance checkbox for the new agency/new contact detected in the uploaded site log
  • Upload site log with older "Date Prepared" date
New Features
  • Data Supplier management (for administrators only)
  • Data Supplier conflicts (for administrators only)
  • EPOS-GNSS Data Providers Committee Contact (for administrators only)
  • User registrations form
  • Contact/chat form
  • Added E-GVAP as external network
  • New "F" flag for stations removed from the international network
  • Station pictures are now visible to guest users
Solved issues
  • Remove the extra empty address rows in the site logs
  • No additional address required if POB (Post Office Box) exists
  • No need to define additional local/national networks for EPOS stations
2021-05-06

M3G v4.1
ROB has released a new hotfix for M3G
The new version of the M3G comes with new features and bug fixes show/hide details..
Change log
  • Central contact information included in the OC export
  • Overview and update the "Station pictures" page
New Features
  • Automatic tool to assign data suppliers to stations (for administrators only)
  • Tool to edit data suppliers linked to stations (for administrators only)
Solved issues
  • Export station table to CSV/Excel
  • Error handling in the DOMES list synchronization
  • Site log change detection and automatic email
  • Contact information in GeodesyML
  • Character encoding issue in site log export
  • Valid/not valid filter for the station table
  • Move general contact to central contact information in "My Agency"
  • Known layout bugs
2020-12-09

API v1.0
ROB has released a new API for M3G.
ROB has released the first version of the M3G API. show/hide details..
New Features
  • Swagger documentation for the API
  • Quick start documentation for the API
  • Get station metadata with historical information
  • Get station metadata for a specific date
  • Get network metadata
  • Get network metadata for a specific station
  • Get network metadata in GeoJSON format
  • Get the site log/GeodesyML download links
  • Get the SINEX-metadata header
  • Download site log/GeodesyML for a specific station
  • Validate site log metadata with the full error list
  • Get the full list of antenna/receiver changes in chronological order
  • Get the data license for a specific station
  • Get the license description for a specific license
  • Update firmware for a specific station
  • Update antenna for a specific station
  • Update receiver for a specific station
  • Upload a specific site log for a station
2020-11-17

M3G v4.0
ROB has released a new version for M3G.
The new version of the M3G comes with new features and bug fixes. show/hide details..
Change log
  • Updated license identification (SPDX v3.1)
  • Updated embargo period definition (ISO 8601)
  • Updated country identification (ISO 3166)
  • Updated FAQ/Help Guide
  • General improvement of the layout
New Features
  • Metadata catalogue
  • Update/upload station pictures
  • Move central contact to general contact/Move general contact to central contact
  • New station map view
  • “Link to Agencies” function for the “not linked” stations
  • Deliver EPOS report to administrators
  • “Proposed to EPOS” function for administrators
Solved issues
  • “Save as draft” function for the “not linked” stations
  • Automatic email with “Proposed to network” station list
  • Automatic update of domes number list
2020-11-17

M3G v3.0
ROB has released a new version for M3G
The new version of the M3G comes with new features and bug fixes. show/hide details..
Change log
  • General improvement of the user experience (based on user feedback)
  • Harmonization of the terminology used in M3G
  • More intuitive web site menu
  • New Quick Start Guide
  • Revision of the Frequently Asked Questions
  • New video tutorials
  • More consistence error messages for the users.
  • Improvements of the agency/contact imports
New Features
  • Map view with station
  • List of site logs last changes in the home page
  • Contact form for the users
  • Management the EPOS supply letters for administrators
  • Additional information for the users (central phone number, web address… )
  • Triggers for different events regarding the networks (networks change, other metadata change)
  • Event-based triggers and handlers for EPOS (metadata change directly triggered the EPOS database)
2019-12-19