Task Description

Task name :

R-Mode development
Leading committee and working group owning the task: ENG WG 2
Tasks associated (*leading) :
Tags: Work programme 2025-2027, Work programme 2023-2027
Task Leader : Stefan Gewies
Task Number : ENG-3.2.1
Standards : S1030 Radionavigation Services
Topic area : S1030.2 Terrestrial positioning and timing
Task Description : Development of R-Mode Guideline Coordination of R-Mode test beds
Objectives of the task :
Expected outcome : New Guideline
Compelling need :
Strategic Alignment :
Scope :
Cybersecurity related :

No
Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).
Expected numbers of sessions for completion :
Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 Session 22 Session 23
+ + + v v v v

Meaning of symbols for sessions :

v + x > <
Scheduled Progressed Not progressed Finalised On hold
Committee notes : Origins :
Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : 0
Notes from the council :
Status (Text) :
Status (Colour) :
On track
Remarks :

History of the task :

2024-04-11 16:21:25

ENG18
The draft Guideline on on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” was further developed intersessional and provided a mature input to ENG18.
The draft guideline on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” was reviewed and amended during the meeting and a final version was generated which should become an output of ENG-18. The committee thanks the task group for their effort they spend to developing the guideline.
During drafting the Guideline, it was recognised that the term Ranging Mode (R-Mode) and differential R-Mode (DR-Mode) are not part of the IALA Dictionary. The WG developed a proposal for definitions of both terms. Furthermore, the WG propose to amend the definition of “Differential system” in the IALA dictionary to reflect latest technology developments.
Action item:

  • The Secretariat is requested to forward “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” to Council for approval.
  • The Secretariat is requested to forward “ENG18-13.2.2 Proposal for new IALA Dictionary definitions related to R-Mode” to Council for approval.



2025-04-08 14:40:13 ENGWG2C

2025-04-08 14:47:58 ENGWG2C

The draft Guideline on MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message was further developed intersessional and provided a mature input to ENG19. The review comment from ENG18 was considered. The draft guideline on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” was reviewed and amended during the meeting and a final version was generated which should become an output of ENG-19. The committee thanks

the task group for their effort they spend to developing the guideline.

In a brainstorming session new work items were identified for this task group.

The Guideline G1158 VDES R-Mode was discussed, and no changes are proposed.

Output:

The Guideline on “MF R-Mode signal structure and navigation message” and the forwarding of “Guideline G1158

VDES-R mode” to Council.

2025-04-08 16:22:50 ENGWG2C

2025-05-04 19:49:38 alisa.nechyporuk