U.S. Presentations from the
Munich Satellite Navigation Summit
March 3-5, 2009

The following presentations were delivered by the U.S. Government speakers at the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit in Munich, Germany.

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"The Worldwide Race in GNSS"

Michael Shaw, National Coordination Office

This presentation from the opening plenary session provides an overview of the U.S. policy to promote global use of GPS/GNSS while promoting private sector competition in downstream markets.

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GPS Status and Modernization

Colonel David Buckman, U.S. Air Force

This presentation provides an update on the GPS constellation and the ongoing implementation of the GPS modernization program.

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U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center

Captain Ed Thiedeman, U.S. Coast Guard

This presentation discusses the role of GNSS in meeting maritime navigation needs.

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Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Progress through Cooperation

Michael Shaw, National Coordination Office

This presentation reiterates the U.S. message from the opening plenary session, adding details about U.S. GNSS relationships with Europe, Japan, Russia, India, and the International Committee on GNSS.

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