Task Description

Task name :

R-Mode development
Leading committee and working group owning the task: ENG WG 2
Tasks associated (*leading) :
Task Leader : Stefan Gewies
Task Number : ENG-3.2.1
Standards : S1030 Radionavigation Services
Topic area : S1030.2 Terrestrial positioning and timing
Task Description : Development of R-Mode Guideline Coordination of R-Mode test beds
Objectives of the task :
Expected outcome : New Guideline
Compelling need :
Strategic Alignment :
Scope :
Cybersecurity related :

No
Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).
Expected numbers of sessions for completion :
Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 Session 22 Session 23
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Meaning of symbols for sessions :

v = ÷ + x > <
Scheduled Scheduled for breakout Unscheduled Progressed Not progressed Finalised On hold
Committee notes : Origins :
Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : 0
Notes from the council :
Status (Text) :
Status (Color) :
Not started
Remarks :

History of the task :

2024-04-11 16:21:25

ENG18
The draft Guideline on on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” was further developed intersessional and provided a mature input to ENG18.
The draft guideline on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” was reviewed and amended during the meeting and a final version was generated which should become an output of ENG-18. The committee thanks the task group for their effort they spend to developing the guideline.
During drafting the Guideline, it was recognised that the term Ranging Mode (R-Mode) and differential R-Mode (DR-Mode) are not part of the IALA Dictionary. The WG developed a proposal for definitions of both terms. Furthermore, the WG propose to amend the definition of “Differential system” in the IALA dictionary to reflect latest technology developments.
Action item:

  • The Secretariat is requested to forward “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” to Council for approval.
  • The Secretariat is requested to forward “ENG18-13.2.2 Proposal for new IALA Dictionary definitions related to R-Mode” to Council for approval.