ECCN 6D003
NSRSATOther software as follows .
What This ECCN Covers
ECCN 6D003 controls specified sensor and signal-processing "software" in Category 6 — for example software for certain phased-array antenna beam steering, real-time radar or acoustic signal processing, and other advanced sensor functions defined in the entry. It is controlled for National Security, Regional Stability, and Anti-Terrorism reasons because this software unlocks the capability of controlled sensing hardware.
Who needs to check this?
Developers of radar, sonar, and electro-optical signal-processing software, and suppliers of phased-array control or real-time sensor-processing applications.
Compliance tip
Identify the exact function in the entry your software provides — 6D003 is itemized, and only specific capabilities are controlled. Verify the §734.7 "published" exclusion for open-source code, and confirm the Country Chart columns before relying on a license exception.
Items Covered
- a."Software" as follows:
- 1. "Software" specially designed for acoustic beam forming for the "real-time processing" of acoustic data for passive reception using towed hydrophone arrays;
- 2. "Source code" for the "real-time processing" of acoustic data for passive reception using towed hydrophone arrays;
- 3. "Software" specially designed for acoustic beam forming for the "real-time processing" of acoustic data for passive reception using bottom or bay cable systems;
- 4. "Source code" for the "real-time processing" of acoustic data for passive reception using bottom or bay cable systems;
- 5. "Software" or "source code", specially designed for all of the following:
- 5.a. "Real-time processing" of acoustic data from sonar systems controlled by 6A001.a.1.e; and
- 5.b. Automatically detecting, classifying and determining the location of divers or swimmers;
- b.Optical sensors. None.
- c."Software" designed or modified for cameras incorporating "focal plane arrays" specified by 6A002.a.3.f and designed or modified to remove a frame rate restriction and allow the camera to exceed the frame rate specified in 6A003.b.4 Note 3.a;
- d."Software" specially designed to maintain the alignment and phasing of segmented mirror systems consisting of mirror segments having a diameter or major axis length equal to or larger than 1 m;
- Lasers. None.
- f."Software" as follows:
- 1. "Software" specially designed for magnetic and electric field "compensation systems" for magnetic sensors designed to operate on mobile platforms;
- 2. "Software" specially designed for magnetic and electric field anomaly detection on mobile platforms;
- 3. "Software" specially designed for "real-time processing" of electromagnetic data using underwater electromagnetic receivers specified by 6A006.e;
- 4. "Source code" for "real-time processing" of electromagnetic data using underwater electromagnetic receivers specified by 6A006.e;
- g."Software" specially designed to correct motional influences of gravity meters or gravity gradiometers;
- h."Software" as follows:
- 1. Air Traffic Control (ATC) "software" designed to be hosted on general purpose computers located at Air Traffic Control centers and capable of accepting radar target data from more than four primary radars;
- 2. "Software" for the design or "production" of radomes having all of the following:
- 2.a. specially designed to protect the "electronically scanned array antennae" specified by 6A008.e; and
- 2.b. Resulting in an antenna pattern having an 'average side lobe level' more than 40 dB below the peak of the main beam level.
Control Reasons
Items controlled for national security reasons under multilateral export control regimes.
Items controlled for regional stability reasons.
Items controlled for anti-terrorism reasons. Most items on the CCL have AT controls.
Disclaimer
This information is for reference only. For official classifications, consult BIS or a qualified export control professional.