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Commerce PNT Challenges & Opportunities

This document from the National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board outlines the involvement of the U.S. Department of Commerce in GPS, the challenges and opportunities in the field, and the expectations for the Advisory Board. It also provides contact information for further inquiries.

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Commerce PNT Challenges & Opportunities

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  1. Commerce PNT Challenges & Opportunities National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board March 29, 2007 Ed Morris, DirectorOffice of Space CommercializationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Commerce

  2. Overview • Commerce involvement in GPS • U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy • Challenges and Opportunities • Expectations for the Advisory Board

  3. User NOAA: Vessel navigation, fisheries enforcement, remote sensing, GIS, surveying, weather forecasting, satellite operations NIST: Timing, construction & robotics Census: Locate homes, plot population trends Provider/Developer National Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network Atmospheric models Clock technology Manager Member of National Space-Based PNT Executive Committee (EXCOM) & Host of Coordination Office Ensure free trade for PNT goods/services Co-manage spectrum (w/ FCC) Set export guidelines for equipment Promoter Represent commercial users & industry in USG decision making & and international negotiations Advances commercial GPS interests at public and international meetings Conduct GPS economic studies Commerce Involvement in GPS

  4. U.S. Space-Based PNT Policy • Provide civil GPS and augmentations free of direct user fees on a continuous, worldwide basis • Provide open, free access to information needed to use civil GPS and augmentations • Improve performance of GPS and augmentations • Seek to ensure that international space-based PNT systems are interoperable with civil GPS and augmentations or, at a minimum, are compatible Policy stability and transparency improve industry confidence and investment

  5. Challenges & Opportunities • GPS Modernization • L2C and the estimation of benefits • Expanding number of satellite navigation systems and service providers • Compatibility and Interoperability • Compatible trade and commercial use principles • U.S.- EU working group on trade & civil applications Free access to civil GNSS signals and design information from multiple systems will create opportunity for industry and users

  6. Expectations for the Advisory Board • Bring user and manufacturer perspectives into Departmental and EXCOM deliberations • Recommend establishing a subcommittee with additional industry expertise to focus exclusively on commercial issues Commerce looks forward to working with the Advisory Board on commercial issues

  7. Contact Information Office of Space CommercializationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Commerce6818 Herbert C. Hoover Building Washington, D.C. 20230 www.nesdis.noaa.gov/spacespace.commerce@noaa.gov(202) 482-6125

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