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U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy

U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy. Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC) Tokyo International Exchange International Conference Hall November 11, 2008 Michael Shaw, Director U.S. National Coordination Office. GPS is a Critical Component of the Global Information Infrastructure. Satellite

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U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy

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  1. U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy Civil GPS Service Interface Committee (CGSIC)Tokyo International Exchange International Conference HallNovember 11, 2008 Michael Shaw, DirectorU.S. National Coordination Office

  2. GPS is a Critical Component of the Global Information Infrastructure Satellite Operations Aviation Surveying & Mapping Precision Agriculture Communications Power Grids Disease Control Trucking & Shipping Personal Navigation Fishing & Boating Oil Exploration

  3. Keys to the Global Success of GPS • Policy Stability and Transparency • Program Stability and Performance • Commercial Entrepreneurship and Investment

  4. U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy

  5. U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy • No direct user fees for civil GPS services • Open public signal structures for all civil services • Promotes equal access for user equipment manufacture, applications development and value-added services • Facilitates open market-driven competition • Encourage use of GPS time, geodesy and signal standards • Promote global compatibility and interoperability of future systems with GPS • Protect the current radionavigation spectrum from disruption and interference • Recognition of national and international security issues and protect against misuse

  6. U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy • Recognizes the changing international scene • Other nations are implementing space-based systems that provide PNT services • Established National Executive Committee (EXCOM) for Space-Based PNT • Chaired by Deputy Secretaries of Defense & Transportation • Broad membership to include civil and military interests • Supported by National Coordination Office with staff from member agencies • Very active senior U.S. Government leadership • National EXCOM Meetings: Nov 07, Mar 08, Jul 08, Nov 08 • Executive Steering Group Meetings: Oct 07, Jan 08, Jun 08, Oct 08

  7. Defense Transportation State Interior NATIONALEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEFOR SPACE-BASED PNT Executive Steering Group Co-Chairs: Defense, Transportation ADVISORY BOARD Sponsor: NASA Agriculture Commerce NATIONAL COORDINATION OFFICE Host: Commerce Homeland Security Joint Chiefs of Staff NASA GPS International Working Group Chair: State Engineering Forum Co-Chairs: Defense, Transportation U.S. Space-Based PNT Organization Structure WHITE HOUSE Ad HocWorking Groups

  8. National Coordination Office • Facilitates information sharing, coordination and issue resolution regarding space-based PNT programs, requirements, budgets and policies across all U.S. agencies • Facilitates coordination among agencies regarding plans to modernize U.S. space-based PNT infrastructure • Conducts or oversees space-based PNT studies, analyses and projects with a U.S. national benefit • Informs state, local and international GNSS participants and users of EXCOM activities

  9. National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board • Conducts assessments, makes recommendations to EXCOM in support of U.S. policy goals • Chaired by Dr. James Schlesinger • Six international members, including Mr. Hiroshi Nishiguchi of Japan GPS Council • Last met Oct 16-17, 2008

  10. Program Coordination Five-Year National Plan National PNT Architecture GPS Modernization Civil GPS Funding Nationwide Differential GPS Enhanced LORAN Distress Alerting Satellite System International Cooperation Bilateral Multilateral Spectrum Management Interference Detection and Mitigation Plan Spectrum Protection Plan Outreach Ensure clear and concise U.S. Gov’t communication through: Conferences, workshops, other venues Educational exhibits Publications, websites Key EXCOM Activities

  11. Accomplishments in Past Year • Implemented GPS Architecture Evolution Plan • Switched to entirely new ground control segment • Activated fully-capable backup control station • Launched three GPS II-R(M) satellites • Announced future GPS without Selective Availability • Awarded GPS IIIA contract • Awarded contracts for Next Generation GPS Operational Control Segment • Held GPS III Requirements summit

  12. Accomplishments in Past Year • Renewed offer to ICAO on GPS/SPS, adding WAAS • Added members to EXCOM: Interior and Agriculture • Released public fact sheet on Interference Detection and Mitigation • Decided to continue inland component of Nationwide Differential GPS • Established Maritime Information Operations Center • Renewed offer to IMO on GPS/SPS • Organized GNSS Technological Innovation Summit through Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) • Held GPS-Galileo trade discussions with Europe

  13. Accomplishments in Past Year • Published final semi-codeless GPS transition plan • Approved National PNT Architecture Guidance Memorandum • Published 4th Edition GPS SPS Performance Standard • Published 1st WAAS Performance Standard • Held 1st U.S.-EC plenary meeting under GPS-Galileo Agreement • Completed agreements with Japan to establish QZSS monitoring stations in Hawaii and Guam • Held sixth plenary meeting with Japan

  14. For More Information • PNT.gov is a source for information about U.S. space-based PNT policy and programs, including: • U.S. policy, EXCOM membership, Advisory Board • Cooperation agreements, joint statements, and U.S. offer letters to ICAO and IMO • Information about Selective Availability and other frequently asked questions • Recent public presentations • GPS.gov provides information on GPS applications • Available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese • Brochures also available in hardcopy upon request • Links to various other web sites

  15. Summary • U.S. policy demonstrates U.S. Government commitment to space-based PNT for all stakeholders • Provides framework for public and private decision makers • Improves coordination across U.S. Government • Promotes international cooperation for worldwide compatibility and interoperability • U.S. Government Senior leadership is highly engaged and effective in implementing U.S. space-based PNT policy and programs

  16. Contact Information Michael E. Shaw DirectorNational Coordination Office for Space-Based PNT 14th and Constitution Ave., N.W., rm. 6822Washington, D.C. 20230United States of America Phone: +1 (202) 482-5809Fax: +1 (202) 482-4429michael.shaw@pnt.gov This presentation and other information available:www.pnt.gov

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