Definition of Integrated MSS System
An integrated MSS system is a
system employing a satellite component and ground
component where the ground component is
complementary to the satellite component and
operates as and is an integral part of the MSS
system. In such systems the ground component is
controlled by the satellite resource and network
management system. Further, the ground component
uses the same portions of MSS frequency band as the
associated operational mobile-satellite system.
Key Elements of Integrated MSS Systems
• Integrated MSS Systems employ
an integrated MSS and ground infrastructure to
deliver end user services.
• The ground component operates
as an integral part of the MSS system, and can only
be operated in conjunction with, and integral to,
its associated MSS system and network.
• The combined MSS/ground system
provides an integrated service offering.
• The ground component is
controlled by the satellite resource and network
management systems.
• The ground component uses the
same portions of the frequency bands that are
coordinated for its associated MSS system.
Integrated MSS Systems Regulatory Matters
Administrations may consider
granting an Integrated System the same status as its
MSS component if:
• The Integrated System ground
component can only be operated in conjunction with,
and integral to, its associated MSS system and
network and within the geographical coverage area of
the MSS system.
• The ground component is
controlled by the satellite resource and network
management systems.
• The combined space/ground
system can provide an integrated service offering to
end users using common handset capable of
communicating with either the satellite or the
terrestrial transmission path.
• Administrations should review
their regulations to ensure the existing types of
authorization are suitable for Integrated System.
Protection of other Services and Systems
Administrations should ensure by
adopting necessary technical measures in their
telecommunication regulatory frameworks that
Integrated MSS Systems presented for their approval
are designed and operated in a manner that prevents
harmful interference to other services operating
according to the ITU Radio Regulations for which the
host MSS system would be required to protect.
Administrations should apply
general service level requirements as a starting
point for allowing Integrated MSS Systems in their
administrations.
Administrations should ensure
that MSS operator developed system level/operational
level parameters, based on particular system
characteristics, but that may be different from
service level protection parameters.
Follow good practices, relevant
ITU-R or other criteria (e.g., additional measures
adopted by some administrations) to ensure that the
introduction of terrestrial operations within
Integrated MSS Systems do not cause harmful
interference to other services, including, MSS, RNSS,
GMDSS and AMS(R)S services.
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