Once per day, the FDO sends RADAR Restriction messages, asking USSPACECOM to lower RADAR power levels at any given site if the ICD radiation limits will be exceeded.
The FDO is responsible for maintaining contact with landing sites and keeping track of site status, NAVAids, landing aids, and convoy force status.
The FDO is responsible for generating Shuttle Sighting Opportunities and vectors for PAO.
On End of Mission (EOM) - 1 day, the FDO will provide Deorbit/Landing Data for each of the EOM opportunities being considered.
Orbit/Rendezvous
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