DPR 77/97 Wednesday, 21 May, 1997
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON TRIAL
Public feedback will be sought during a series of trials at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia later this month.
The trials are a joint initiative between the Australian Defence Force and Airservices Australia to examine interference to the Global Positioning System or GPS as it is commonly known.
Results of the trials will determine how interference might affect the implementation of GPS as a navigation aid and organisers are interested in hearing from anyone in the area who experiences problems with their GPS equipment during the trials. Affected areas are most likely to be within a 450 kilometre radius of the Woomera Airfield.
GPS users are invited to supply details about any difficulties they may encounter, including the date, time, location and type of equipment. The information will support other test data and aid any future trials.
The initial phase of the trials will take place during daylight hours over the period May 27-30 with a second phase planned for July 14-18. Additional trials may be scheduled depending on the outcome of this series.
The Global Positioning System is a highly accurate satellite-based navigation system which is used extensively by both civil and military communities for land, air and sea navigation.
Any information on interference can be forwarded to:
Squadron Leader Neil Lacey
Department of Defence
HQADF (B-1-14)
Russell Offices
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Tel: 06-2654809 Fax: 06-2653195
Email: fdaero@netinfo.com.au (Marked for SYS 1)