14 C.F.R. Appendix C to Part 1215—Typical User Activity Timeline
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
[56 FR 28049, June 19, 1991]
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 1215—TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM (TDRSS)
Subpart 1215.1—Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S. Government Users
Appendix C to Part 1215—Typical User Activity Timeline
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Time (approximate) Activity------------------------------------------------------------------------Project conceptualization (At least 3 Request NASA Headquarters years before launch; Ref. § perform study to determine 1215.108(a)). availability of TDRSS. If accepted as a user, begin contractual negotiation by submission of $25,000 non- refundable charge, and place into mission model.3 years before launch (Ref. § Submit general user 1215.109(c).. requirements to permit preliminary planning. Begin payment for pre-mission activities (Ref. § 1215.115(b)(5)).18 months before launch (earlier if Provide detailed requirements interfacing is expected).. for technical definition and development of operational documents and ICD's. (Ref. § 1215.109(e)). If appropriate, initiate action with the Federal Communications Commission for license to communicate with TDRSS at least 18 months prior to launch (Ref. § 1215.107(b)).3 weeks prior to a scheduled support Submit scheduling request to period (SSP). 2 weeks prior to an SSP. GSFC covering a weekly period. Receive schedule from GSFC based on principles of priority (Ref. § 1215.109(b)(2)). Acknowledgement to GSFC required.Up to 12 hours prior to an SSP......... Can cancel an SSP without charge (Ref. § 1215.113(a)(1)).Up to 45 minutes prior to an SPP....... Can schedule an SSP if a time slot is available without impacting another user.Between SSP minus 45 minutes and the Schedule requests will be SSP.. charged at the disruptive update rate (Ref. § 1215.109(b)(5)).Real-Time.............................. Emergency service requests will be responded to per the priority system (Ref. § 1215.109(b)(3)) and assessed the emergency service rate.------------------------------------------------------------------------
