U.S. Presentations from the
Munich Satellite Navigation Summit

March 1-3, 2011

U.S. Government speakers delivered the following presentations at the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit in Munich, Germany.

DOWNLOAD 1.5 MB	U.S. GPS Program Update Colonel Bernard Gruber, U.S. Air Force This presentation from Session 1 provides an update on the GPS constellation and the ongoing implementation of the GPS modernization program.
DOWNLOAD 500 KB	Opening Remarks for "Spectrum Issues -- A Place Where Competitors Become Colleagues?" Chris Hegarty, MITRE contractor to Federal Aviation Administration This presentation from Session 5 discusses recent issues related to U.S. spectrum management, particularly the concerns about potential interference to GPS receivers by the LightSquared broadband wireless network .
DOWNLOAD 700 KB	U.S. National Space Policy Update Ray Clore, Department of State This presentation from Session 8 provides an overview of the U.S. National Space Policy released in June 2010, including highlights relevant to GNSS. This version includes an extra slide (#11) not used on stage.
DOWNLOAD 1.5 MB	U.S. DOT Perspectives on PNT and Information Sharing Karen Van Dyke, Department of Transportation This presentation is from Session 8.
Unavailable	Notification of GPS Operational Changes Captain Frank Parker, U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center This presentation from Session 8 summarizes the role of the Navigation Center and the GPS "Triad" in disseminating operational information about GPS.
Unavailable	Service Providers and Users: Where Do We Go From Here? Hank Skalski, Department of Transportation This presentation from Session 8 notes how GPS constellation reporting has evolved and expanded over the years. It describes recent and ongoing efforts to collect user feedback and improve information services.