Current status of the doris pilot experiment and the future international doris service Original Research Article

The aim of the DORIS Pilot Experiment is to assess the need and feasibility of an International DORIS Service. A Call for Proposals was broadcasted in September 1999 to prompt qualified organizations to submit proposals for components of the future IDS. DORIS Days were held in Toulouse (May 2–3, 2000). This second version of these Doris days was in particular devoted to a review of the start-up of the Doris Pilot Experiment. This paper recalls the objectives of the future IDS, points out its components and structure, and gives information on the current and future activities.