NE SD | WAAS includes a capability called "Military Emergency Mode". In this mode, the WAAS signal is broadcast, but there are no fast corrections. This mode is invoked at the prerogative of the US Air Force. There have been no discussions that I am aware of to date regarding using this mode in the near future. In general, Raytheon views this as an unlikely possibility. If we are requested to change to Military Emergency Mode, we will update the WAAS Web page with an indication that the signal is intentionally being degraded. If we can, we will also post to the web page when we expect the system to be returned to Normal mode. I've been playing GPS game for a day or two. |