Wow! 600nm radius GPS testing impact! April 1, 2, 4th

TangoWhiskey

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This thing is happening in NM, and will affect ops here in D/FW and beyond! :yikes:

FLIGHT ADVISORY
GPS Testing
WSMR GPS 12-01B
April 01-02, 2012 and April 04, 2012
Alamogordo, NM

Southwestern U.S. - centered in New Mexico
Up to 600 NMR from center point - Potential GPS interference from 50FT AGL to above FL400

To access the printed advisory and accompanying map depiction, please utilize the below link by copying and pasting into your browser’s address bar.

https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2012/Mar/WSMR_12-01B_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

*Depicted data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.
 
I wonder what the affected radius is at ground level and how they intend to inform truckers, hikers, automobile users, and other non-aviation users of GPS of the tests?
 
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