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Maritime radionavigation satellite service

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Maritime radionavigation-satellite service

Maritime radionavigation-satellite service (short: MRNSS) is – according to Article 1.45 of the International Telecommunication Union´s (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR) – defined as «A radionavigation-satellite service in which earth stations are located on board ships.»

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This service is a so-called safety-of-life service, must be protected for Interferences, and is essential part of Navigation.

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Classification

This radiocommunication service is classified in accordance with ITU Radio Regulations (article 1) as follows:
Radiodetermination service (article 1.40)

  • Radionavigation service (article 1.42)
  • Radionavigation-satellite service (article 1.43)
  • Maritime radionavigation service (article 1.44)
  • Maritime radionavigation-satellite service
  • Aeronautical radionavigation service (article 1.46)
  • Aeronautical radionavigation-satellite service (article 1.47)

    • Radio stations

    In general the maritime radionavigation service distinguishes radio stations as follows:

  • Radionavigation mobile stations (article 1.87)
  • Satellite system (article 1.110)
  • Space system (article 1.111)
  • Feeder links (article 1.115)

    • Examples of MRNSS stations / systems:

    References

    Maritime radionavigation-satellite service Wikipedia
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