Radiosonde systems in the U.S. operate on either of two authorized meteorological aids frequencies (401-406 MHz or 1668.4-1700 MHz). As the telecommunications industry develops innovative ways to communicate both voice and data information, additional radio-frequency spectrum is required. The primary focus of operators of Low Earth Orbiting satellite systems has been centered on acquiring additional spectrum assignments at the expense of meteorological aids. The telecommunications industry uses the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to propose additional spectrum allocations. The impact of the loss of radio spectrum used for radiosondes would substantially impact operational programs and their associated financial requirements.