EPFD Data Could Stop End Run Around ITU: SES/O3b

To effectively enforce ITU equivalent power flux density limits on non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations that have multiple ITU filings, the FCC should require operators to make available to requesting parties the data used as input to the ITU-approved validation software, SES/O3b told the International Bureau Monday. It said those operators also should have to divulge the EPFD results that came from running the ITU software. Thus, the FCC wouldn't have to do a duplicative EPFD analysis or put big new burdens on NGSO applicants, SES/O3b said. It said, contrary to criticism of its suggestion (see 2110010011), it's only trying to prevent NGSO operators with multiple ITU filings from circumventing international EPFD limits.