Task Description

Task name :

PNT technology review

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 : Jeffrey van Gils
Task Number : ENG-8.1.1
Standards : No Standards
Topic area : No Standards
Task Description :

Monitor other developments in radionavigation topics for information exchange and development of appropriate guidance (inc. resilient PNT, cyber security, timing aspects etc). Rapporteur reports and new documents as required.

Objectives of the task :

To monitor and discuss developments in radionavigation and related topics

Was task 3.4.1 in ENG17 report

Expected outcome :

Reports - new tasks

Compelling need :
Strategic Alignment :

O1 - Innovate, improve, and harmonise Marine Aids to Navigation constantly reflecting changing technology & system obsolescence, changing user needs, operational imperatives, environmental sustainability, and best practice.

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

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 16:56:11

ENG18
1.8.1 Presentations
During the meeting there were 7 presentations given on PNT related technology and projects.

  • High integrity standardisation in RTCM SC-134 given by Roberto Capua, RTCM SC chair;
  • RMOBASS (R-Mode in the Baltic Sea) given by Stefan Gewies, DLR;
  • IWETT (use of E-GNSS/SBAS for inland navigation) given by Gergely Mezo, ROSE;
  • EGNOS Maritime Service and IEC standard publication given by Jose-Luis Martin, ESSP;
  • Development of procedures and requirements for the recognition of augmentation systems in the Worldwide radionavigation system given by Jose-Luis Martin, ESSP
  • RIPTIDE Project given by Florin Mistrapau, GMV;
  • And S-240 developments given by Han Younghoon, KRISO.

The presentations are placed in the Presentations folder on the fileshare.
1.8.2 Liaison with RTCM
The WG2 noted the input paper “Liason note from RTCM” and created a liaison note to RTCM on “regarding update of RTCM 10402.3 Standard”
Action item:
  • The Secretariat is requested to forward the liaison note “RTCM Liaison note draft 2024-04-10b” to RTCM.

1.8.3 Review and update current documentation under the purview of PNT WG
The Committee has worked together with DTEC committee on a proposal for a Workshop. The proposal was finished during this Committee meeting.
Action item:The Secretariat is requested to forward the “Draft output_Revised Workshop proposal on future radionavigation and radiocommunication systems_after WG” to the Council for approval.
1.8.4 Input to MSP, Integrity considerations for resilient PNT, cybersecurity impact for PNT data, datum considerations
The WG2 reviewed the Liaison note from ARM Committee to all committees (ENG18-3.2.0.5) on Progress on Cyber Security Guideline. Some amendments were made and the updated section was forwarded to the chair of the ENG Committee for further considerations.
1.8.5 Monitor developments in GNSS, DGNSS, radar, resilient PNT, e-Pelorus, terrestrial systems, R-Mode, inertial and any other relevant areas etc.
The WG2 reviewed input paper ENG18-3.2.2.9 “Liaison note to ENG on VDE-SAT”. No work was progressed during this session.
1.8.6 Develop and maintain relevant product specifications
The Committee reviewed input paper ENG18-3.2.2.3 “Progress of S-240 update” and the information given during the presentation. The committee also requested to review and test it until before ENG 19.
The committee reviewed the work plan and identified work to be carried out over the next sessions with respect to R-Mode. The work plan was updated accordingly.


2025-04-08 14:32:09 ENGWG2C

2025-04-08 14:36:46 ENGWG2C

2025-04-08 14:56:06 ENGWG2C

ENG19

During the meeting, there were 3 presentations given on PNT-related technology and projects:

  1. Resilient PNT approaches given by Florin Mistrapau
  2. Development of terrestrial radionavigation system in ROK given by Han Younghoon
  3. S-240 data services through the S-200 testbed given by Han Younghoon

All presentations can be found on the fileshare.

The Working group took notice of the documents related to AIS:

  • ENG19-3.1.0.7 Liaison note from ARM on the IALA AIS documentation.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.7.1 Annex to Liaison note on the IALA AIS documentation.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.13 Liaison note DTEC to ARM, VTS, ENG, PAP on IALA documentation relating to AIS.

The workgroup discussed the views of ARM and DTEC and agrees with the views of DTEC. They drafted a liaison note to ARM on their views on this matter. “ENG19-9.2.2.5 Liaison to ARM on AIS Documentation”

The workgroup took notice of document related to MASS:

  • ENG19-3.1.0.1 Draft Guideline on Developments and implications of MASS for coastal authorities.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.2 Del2 MASS Publications Scoping Report v2.2.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.3 Del3 Report on possible MASS related work items for the IALA committees.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.4 Liaison note from ARM to ENG VTS DTEC on MASS Guideline Review post plenary.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.4.1 Annex ARM proposals on Draft Guideline Developments and implications of maritime autonomous surface ships.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.11 Liaison note DTEC to ARM, ENG, VTS, MASS TF on MASS Rec and Guideline.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.11.1 Revised draft Guideline on MASS for AtoN Authorities.

The workgroup discussed the documents on MASS and made a Liaison note to ARM on MASS Guideline Review. And accept the proposed revisions of documents. Also took notice of the proposed intersessional draft group session scheduled for Monday, 13 January 2025.

The workgroup took notice of documents related to digitalisation of waterways:

  • ENG19-3.1.0.12 Liaison note DTEC to all committees (and PAP) on digitalisation of waterways guideline.
  • ENG19-3.1.0.12.1 Draft IALA Guideline on Digitalization of waterways.

The workgroup discussed the documents on Digitization of waterways and made a Liaison note to DTEC on digitalisation of waterways guideline.

Outputs:

  • ENG19-9.2.2.5 Liaison to ARM on AIS Documentation.
  • ENG19-9.2.2.7 Liaison note from ENG to ARM on MASS Guideline Review.
  • ENG19-9.2.2.8 Liaison note ENG to DTEC committee on digitalisation of waterways guideline.
  • ENG19-9.2.2.10 Liaison to PAP on MASS Guideline Updates.

2025-04-11 09:23:03 ENGWG2C

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