Task Description

Task name :

eLoran Harmonisation
Leading committee and working group owning the task: ENG WG 2
Tasks associated (*leading) :
Tags:
Task Leader : Kevin Sheridan
Task Number : ENG-3.2.4
Standards : S1030 Radionavigation Services
Topic area : S1030.2 Terrestrial positioning and timing
Task Description :

This task is to support the development of a baseline eLoran System Specification and a process for its controlled evolution.

Objectives of the task :
Expected outcome :
Compelling need :

Terrestrial radionavigation systems, of which eLoran is one, provide a complementary source of PNT to GNSS. With the increasing disruptions to GNSS, particularly through intentional jamming and spoofing, it is important to accelerate the development of alternative solutions.
Strategic Alignment :

O2 - Develop applicable international standards, recommendations and guidelines for adoption and use by its members and other relevant organizations or parties.
Scope :
Cybersecurity related :

No
Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).

An input paper to ENG22 (ENG22-3.1.2.9) identifies a series of areas in which international harmonisation is required to support the successful adoption of eLoran for maritime users. This task is to progress on those activities identified as most relevant to IALA.

Expected numbers of sessions for completion :
Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 Session 22 Session 23 Session 24
+ 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) : On track
Status (Colour) :
On track
Remarks :

History of the task :

2026-04-14 21:07:04 ENGWG2C

2026-04-14 21:09:34 ENGWG2C

initial draft

2026-04-15 13:19:58 ENGTG35