[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 21402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08142]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice: (16-026)]


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, Public 
Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the National Space-Based 
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board.

DATES: Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday, 
May 19, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Local Time.

ADDRESSES: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Woodrow 
Wilson Ballroom A, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. James J. Miller, 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 U.S. Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and 
Timing (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 Systems (GNSS) services 
in key domains for multiple user sectors.
     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 forums through PNT Board technical 
assessments, including back-up services for terrestrial, maritime, 
aviation, and space users.

Patricia D. Rausch,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2016-08142 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am]
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