5. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES Recommendations for further studies are listed under two categories: short- and long-term studies. Those listed under short-term studies would appear to have the greatest payoffs if conducted in FY '79, in clarifying or answering key questions identified in previous sections. Those listed under the second category could be undertaken as longer term studies. 5.1 Short-Term Studies A. Formulate alternative proposals setting forth the legal principles and rules governing the use of geostationary orbit within the framework of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. Such proposals should be developed with special regard to priorities and possible new uses of the geostationary orbit, such as SPS operations^ and should take into account the need to harmonize the scientific parameters of geostationary orbit and radio spectrum utilization with the overall legal framework. B. Develop the scientific criteria and parameters of geostationary orbit and radio spectrum frequency utilization in line with legal principles formulated under A., taking account of possible new uses of the geostationary orbit and other scientific developments and innovations. C. Prepare a survey and analysis of all U.S. solar energy agreements currently in force, including bilateral and multilateral agreements and determine to what extent, if any, would such agreements cover research, exchange of information, training of specialists, meetings of experts and other aspects of the SPS program.
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