The General Lighthouse Authorities (GLAs) support a range of radionavigation systems to deliver a flexible service that meets the needs of all users. This approach maintains service levels in the context of a rapidly changing and unpredictable service provision environment. The GLAs' AtoN service is characterised by the following:
- Operationally - risk-based planning with an AtoN monitoring strategy in place and the marking of offshore energy structures.
- Technologically - the radionavigation services available are expected to include modernised GPS, Galileo, modernised DGNSS, eLoran, various AtoN AIS services and new technology racons.
- Supported user operations - coastal navigation and some port approaches.
This will provide firm foundations for the take-up of e-Navigation by all maritime users, as well as the provision of more innovative e-Navigation services.
R&RNAV covers the following radionavigation technologies eLoran, DGNSS, GNSS and AIS. Full details are available in the GLA radionavigation plan.
