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Post-Modernization GPS Performance Capabilities Keith D. McDonald Sat Tech Systems, Inc., Alexandria, VA Christopher Hegarty The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA BIOGRAPHIES Keith McDonald is the President of Sat Tech Systems and Technical Director of Navtech Seminars. He was Scientific Director of the DoD Navigation Satellite Program during the formative stages of the Navstar GPS program. Later, with the FAA, he directed the Aeronautical Satellite Division and managed the satellite applications and technology program. He has also been active in RTCA, preparing guidelines for using satellite systems in aviation, and he received the 1989 RTCA Citation for Outstanding Service. Mr. McDonald also received the 1988 Institute of Navigations Norman P. Hayes Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of navigation. He served as President of the ION in 1990-91 and President of the International Association of Institutes of Navigation during 1997-2000. Dr. Christopher Hegarty received his B.S. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and his D. Sc. from The George Washington University. He has been with The MITRE Corporation since 1992, most recently as a Project Team Manager. In August 1999, he began a one-year assignment as Civil GPS Modernization Project Lead with the FAA through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act. He was a recipient of the 1998 ION Early Achievement Award, and currently serves as Editor of Navigation: Journal of the Institute of Navigation and as Co-chair of RTCA SC159 Working Group 1 addressing the 3rd Civil GPS Frequency signal structure. ABSTRACT For nearly a decade, recommendations for the modernization of GPS have been put forth by various panels, committees, organizations and individuals. At this time, the definition of the principal elements and characteristics of the modernization program is nearing completion. Institutional and funding arrangements for implementation of the modernization initiatives also appear