New spectrum allocation for earth exploration

The scientific community is set to enjoy better protection for its research services after the World Radio Conference agreed clearer definitions for recommended and mandatory sharing.

Five passive bands were discussed during the WRC-07, said Jean Pla, frequency manager in the French Space Agency's Frequency Bureau. There were two main issues: sharing and unwanted emissions, he said during a recent ITU workshop on remote sensing in disaster management.

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