DOT Seeking Comments on Using Loran as GPS Backup

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking industry comments to help it decide whether to continue to operate loran-C and use it as a backup to GPS.  The department is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the process.

The DOT says its ultimate decision could be to decommission the loran-C system, maintain it as currently configured, or deploy an enhanced loran system.

Issues the DOT is considering include whether other available GPS backup systems are adequate for navigation and timing needs, and whether the investments to enhance loran up to now make it more than a mere GPS backup, but a system that has complementary GPS capabilities.

Comments must be received on or before February 7, 2007.

To view an official copy of this notice, go to http://dms.dot.gov or the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center Website at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.  01-12-2007.

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