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AFTRCC PRESENTATION to the Intergovernmental Radio Advisory Committee GPS Re-radiation Devices Applications. Introduction. AFTRCC founded nearly 50 years ago Represents aerospace industry interests on radio spectrum policy issues
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AFTRCC PRESENTATIONto the Intergovernmental Radio Advisory CommitteeGPS Re-radiationDevices Applications
Introduction • AFTRCC founded nearly 50 years ago • Represents aerospace industry interests on radio spectrum policy issues • Recognized by FCC and NTIA as Non-Government coordinator for the shared, Government/Non-Government flight-test frequencies • Membership: - Agilent Technologies - Northrop Grumman - Bechtel - Raytheon - Boeing - Rockwell Collins - Bombardier - Spectrum Certification Solutions - Herley Lancaster - Textron (Bell Helicopter and Cessna) - L-3 - United Technologies (Sikorsky) - Lockheed Martin
Aerospace Industry Vital to US Economy • Generates 15 % of GDP and over 11 million jobs • Over 40 % of industry’s products are exported • Largest net exporter of manufactured goods • Central to US lead in technology
AFTRCC Use of and Need for GPS Re-radiation Devices • Allows Indoor Maintenance and Testing of GPS-Dependent Equipment and Systems • Enables receipt of a GPS signal within Hangar • No Longer Dependent Upon the Weather • Saves Time/Money • Allows schedules to be met • Avoids delivery penalties • Testing Navigation and Other Aircraft Systems
AFTRCC Supports • Regulatory Conditions in Section 8.3.28 of the NTIA Manual • Properly address the potential for interference • Individual FCC Licensing of Devices/Systems • Need to ensure application process is not overly burdensome • Limited GPS Re-radiation device use
AFTRCC Proposes • Single approach to FAA coordination – Regional Office • Determination that NTIA Manual Section 8.3.16 is not applicable to FCC applications for GPS Re-radiation devices • FCC licensing maximum power designation be consistent with NTIA Manual, EIRP not ERP