The
Space Frequency Coordination Group (SFCG)
was established in order to provide a less formal and
more flexible environment, as compared to the official
organs of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
(i.e., Radiocommunication Bureau (RB);
Radio Communication Study Groups (SG)
of the Radiocommunication Bureau), for the solution of
frequency management problems encountered by member
space agencies.
The
SFCG
is concerned with the effective use and management of
those radio frequency bands that are allocated by the
Radio Regulations of the
ITU to the Space Research, Space Operations,
Earth Exploration Satellite, and Meteorological
Satellite services. The Group will also concern itself
with feeder links and data relay satellites operated in
connection with these services, and with satellite-borne
radio astronomy (including radar astronomy). Within the
formal framework of the Radio Regulations, there is the
need and opportunity for international informal
agreement among participating space agencies concerning
assignment of specific frequencies, and related
technical issues.
The principal result of
SFCG meetings is the adoption of resolutions
and recommendations which express technical and
administrative agreements. These agreements may be used
by space agencies to make best use of allocated bands
and to avoid interference.