# The Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access for Satellite Receive-Only Earth Stations) Regulations 2011, Regulation 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In these Regulations—
(a) “authorised user” means a person whose use of a wireless telegraphy station or wireless telegraphy apparatus is in accordance with, or in accordance with provision made under, the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006;
(b) “earth exploration satellite service” means a radio communications service between a satellite in space and a fixed wireless telegraphy station on the ground used for earth observation purposes
(c) “fixed satellite service” means a radio communications service between satellites in space and fixed wireless telegraphy stations on the ground; ...
(d) “meteorological satellite service” means a radio communications service between satellites in space and fixed wireless telegraphy stations on the ground used for meteorological purposes ; and
(e) “space research service” means a radio communications service between a spacecraft, or any other object in space, and a fixed wireless telegraphy station on the ground used for scientific or technological research purposes.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2763/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/wireless-telegraphy-recognised-spectrum-access-for-satellite-receive-only-earth-stations-regulations-2011/regulation-2
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