The DOT/DOD Federal Radionavigation Plan

Elisabeth J. Carpenter

Abstract:	The Federal Radionavigation Plan (FRP) is the official source of radionavigation policy and planning for the Federal Government. Since the fast publication of the FRP over a decade ago, signifiit changes have taken place in use of Federally-provided radionavigation systems. The latest edition (1990) has recently bean approved for publication. The phases of navigation addressed by the FRP include air, marine, land, and apace. Military and civil user requirements for these phases, and usage of existing radionavigation systems, are documented and updated to provide a basis for a cost-effective mix of government-provided radionavigation systems. The status of developing systems, interoperability, related research and development activities, and future plans is also discussed. Systems covered in the FRP include Loran-C, Omega, Very High-Frequency Onmidirectional Ranging (VOR). VOWDistance Measuring Equipment (DME), Tactical Air Navigation (TACAJD, VORTAC (VORrrACAN), Instrument Landing System (lI.S), Microwave Landing System (MLS), Transit, radiobeacons, and the Global Positioning System (GPS). The FRP provides continually updated information on those Federally-provided radionavigation systems used by both the military and civil sectors. The FRP is developed jointly by the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation, with the assistance of other agencies, and is revised every two years. Preparation of the FRP is funded and managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation/Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA). The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center supports RSPA by preparing and publishing the FRP.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 1991 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 22 - 24, 1991 Sheraton San Marcos Hotel Phoenix, AZ
Pages:	125 - 133
Cite this article:	Carpenter, Elisabeth J., "The DOT/DOD Federal Radionavigation Plan," Proceedings of the 1991 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, Phoenix, AZ, January 1991, pp. 125-133.
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