82 FR 26122 - National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board; Meeting

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 107 (June 6, 2017)

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, the National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD-39) dated December 8, 2004, and Executive Order 13708 dated September 20, 2015, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[17-032]


National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory 
Board; Meeting

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended, the National Security Presidential Directive (NSPD-39) dated 
December 8, 2004, and Executive Order 13708 dated September 20, 2015, 
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a 
meeting of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing 
(PNT) Advisory Board.

DATES: Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Thursday, 
June 29, 2017, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Local Time.

ADDRESSES: Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, 110 South Eutaw Street, 
Baltimore, MD 21201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James J. Miller, Designated 
Federal Officer, and Deputy Director of Policy and Strategic 
Communications, Space Communications and Navigation, Human Exploration 
and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 
20546, (202) 358-4417, fax (202) 358-4297, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be open to the public up to 
the seating capacity of the room. It is imperative that the meeting be 
held on these dates to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key 
participants. Visitors will be requested to sign a visitor's register.
    The agenda for the meeting includes the following topics:
     Update on PNT Policy and Global Positioning System (GPS) 
Modernization.
     Prioritize current and planned GPS capabilities and 
services while assessing future PNT architecture alternatives with a 
focus on affordability.
     Examine methods in which to Protect, Toughen, and Augment 
(PTA) access to GPS/Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) services 
in key domains for multiple user sectors.
     Assess economic impacts of GPS on the United States and in 
select international regions, with a consideration towards effects of 
potential PNT service disruptions if radio spectrum interference is 
introduced.
     Review the potential benefits, perceived vulnerabilities, 
and any proposed regulatory constraints to accessing foreign Radio 
Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS) signals in the United States and 
subsequent impacts on multi-GNSS receiver markets.
     Explore opportunities for enhancing the interoperability 
of GPS with other emerging international GNSS.
     Examine emerging trends and requirements for PNT services 
in U.S. and international fora through PNT Board technical assessments, 
including back-up services for terrestrial, maritime, aviation, and 
space users.

Carol J. Hamilton,
Acting Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration.
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