CyCLOPS: A National Integrated GNSS/InSAR Strategic Research Infrastructure for Monitoring Geohazards and Forming the Next Generation Datum of the Republic of Cyprus

Abstract The objective of this paper is to introduce CyCLOPS, a novel strategic research infrastructure unit, and present its current progress implementation, integration in the National geodetic, geophysical geotechnical government-controlled areas Republic Cyprus. CyCLOPS co-funded by European Regional Development Fund Cyprus through Research Innovation Foundation under grant agreement RIF/INFRASTRUCTURES/1216/0050. developed via collaboration University Technology (CUT) German Aerospace Center (DLR), supported Geological Survey Department Lands Surveys. main establish an integrated for space-based monitoring geohazards using most prominent earth observation technologies (EO), such as GNSS InSAR. Furthermore, will densify form backbone definition next generation national datum Eleven Tier-1/2 state-of-the-art CORS, precise weather stations, tiltmeters specifically designed InSAR triangular trihedral corner reflectors be deployed, collocated fashion, at selected locations throughout configuration established installed compliant with stringent CORS monumentation specifications, support all constellations SAR missions. Finally, one CyCLOPS’ fundamental aims actively contribute on-going efforts growing demand more positioning services high-quality modern reference frames, conformity recommendations UN-GGIM (and Subcommittee Geodesy) enhance geodetic infrastructures sustainable management geospatial information on changing Earth.