12.21.2004
New GPS Policy Applauded
In between holiday shopping and glasses of eggnog, I'm sure you've taken the time to read through the new U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Policy, announced by the White House December 15, 2004.
The U.S. GPS Industry Council sure did, and wholly endorsed the policy. According to USGIC, which appeared to find the new PNT policy the holiday gift it was hoping for, said of the policy:
The U.S. GPS Industry Council sure did, and wholly endorsed the policy. According to USGIC, which appeared to find the new PNT policy the holiday gift it was hoping for, said of the policy:
"It maintains an unambiguous U.S. commitment to the essential principles of open access, free of direct user fees, for civilian users worldwide. The PNT policy recognizes the importance of protecting the radio spectrum from interference, in which GPS and other satellite navigation services operate. This U.S. policy addresses interaction with other countries' PNT services, including Russia's Glonass and Europe's Galileo systems. In addition, the U.S. Government commits to continued technological improvements, such as GPS Modernization."
