Space Regulatory Glossary Regulations

Radio Regulations

noun

1. The international treaty governing the use of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbital resources, maintained by the ITU and updated every three to four years at World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs).
2. The Radio Regulations define how spectrum is allocated across services (fixed, mobile, broadcasting, satellite), establish coordination procedures for satellite networks, and set the rules for registering frequency assignments in the Master International Frequency Register.

Read: Multi-Agency Coordination (FCC, FAA, NOAA, ITU)

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ITU The International Telecommunication Union. A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating… spectrum coordination The process by which satellite operators negotiate with existing spectrum users to avoid harmful radio frequency… orbital slot A designated longitude position along the geostationary arc where a satellite is authorized to operate. Orbital slots…

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