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Protect the Frequencies – By preventing interference
Toughen Receivers – With readily available technology
Augment Services – With difficult to disrupt terrestrial signals
What to do? Some recommendations.
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I Spoke to Astrophysicists About Starlink’s Expansion. Here’s the Doomsday Scenario Keeping Them Up at Night – CNET
Image: European Space Agency What's new: Increasing concerns about the lack of Space Situational Awareness, and the potential for catastrophe with all the satellites being placed in low earth orbit where there are already tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of pieces...
GAO: More M-Code Delays
Image: Shutterstock What's New: The latest report from GAO about DoD's leadership and management of the GPS program. Why It's Important: Operation of GPS and its associated upgrades and research efforts cost upwards of $2B/yr. The Government Accountability Office...
Europe moving toward a “timing backbone” and looking for input – GPS World
Image: European Commission What's New: Another move by Europe reaffirming their assertion that PNT from space-based is not enough. Why It's Important: Implementing such a system will make participants much more resilient, safer, and support economic (especially tech)...
N. Korea spoofing, again. – SKAI & AP
Image: SKAI Data Services What's New: Another round of GPS disruption by North Korea. Why It's Important: GPS spoofing causes receivers to have hazardously misleading information that can cause or contribute to accidents. What Else to Know: South Korea continues to...
GPS Does Need a Backup, Terrestrial Is the Answer – But Which Terrestrial? – BroadbandBreakfast
Image: Voice of America Expert Opinion GPS Does Need a Backup, Terrestrial Is the Answer – But Which Terrestrial? A key effort to protecting America, and GPS by making it a much less attractive target, is to establish a terrestrial backup system. Dana A. Goward Nov 8,...
