Analysis of Potential Interference Issues Related to FCC Order 20-48

by Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Board on Physics and Astronomy

This report reviews Federal Communications Commission order FCC 20-48, which authorized Ligado Networks LLC to operate a low-power terrestrial radio network adjacent to the Global Positioning System (GPS) frequency band. It considers how best to evaluate harmful interference to civilian and defense users of GPS, the potential for harmful interference to GPS users and DOD activities, and the effectiveness and feasibility of the mitigation measures proposed in the FCC order.

116 pages, Paperback

Published February 16, 2023