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The fingerprints of nature— An ACMA perspective
Bridget Kerans
Spectrum Infrastructure Branch
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What are the fingerprints of nature?
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Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS)
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Space research service
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Active and passive EESS
Passive Active
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EESS and SRS uplinks and downlinks
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Radio astronomy service
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EESS (passive) and RAS
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Interference environment—EESS (passive)
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Interference environment—EESS (passive)> In-band interference
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Interference environment—EESS (passive)> Out-of-band interference
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Interference environment—EESS (passive)> Receiver bandwidth
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Interference environment—EESS (passive)> Receiver bandwidth
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Interference environment—RAS
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Regulatory measures to support monitoring of the fingerprints of nature
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Principles for spectrum management
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Total welfare standard
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Mid-West Radio Quiet Zone
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EESS uplinks and downlinks
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Earth station siting
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Future work> Earth station siting strategy
> New RALI
> Fingerprints of nature paper
> Continued engagement with industry and stakeholders
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Bridget KeransNational Infrastructure, Government and Space SectionSpectrum Infrastructure BranchAustralian Communications and Media AuthorityBridget.Kerans@acma.gov.au