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)[1] – defined as «A radionavigation-satellite service in which earth stations are located on board ships.»

GPS Radionavigation-satellite service

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

See also

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:

• 
  Galileo-Satellites (European Union)
• 
  GLONASS-Satellit (Russian Federation)

References / sources

1. ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.45, definition: maritime radionavigation-satellite service

• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)