NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY
Abstract
The overarching objective of this activity is to develop technologies that enable the development of affordable, effective and robust Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities using the GPS, non-GPS navigation devices, and atomic clocks. This project will increase the operational effectiveness of U.S. Naval units. Emphasis is placed on GPS Anti-Jam (AJ) Technology; Precision Time and Time Transfer Technology; and Non-GPS Navigation Technology (Inertial aviation system, bathymetry, gravity and magnetic navigation). The focus is on the mitigation of GPS electronic threats, the development of atomic clocks that possess unique long-term stability and precision, and the development of compact, low-cost Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). The current specific objectives are: a) GPS AJ Antennas and Receivers: Develop anti-jam and anti-spoofer antennas and antenna electronics for Navy platforms for the purpose of providing precision navigation capabilities in the presence of emerging electronic threats. b) Precision Time and Time Transfer Technology: Develop tactical grade atomic clocks that possess unique, long-term stability and precision for the purpose of providing GPS-independent precision time, and the capability of transferring precision time via radio frequency links precision time. c) Non-GPS Navigation Technology: Develop inertial/bathymetric/gravity navigation system for the purpose of providing an alternative means of providing precision navigation for those Naval platforms which may not have GPS navigation capabilities and/or loss of GPS signals. The decrease of funding from FY 2012 to FY 2013 is a result of completion of Anti-tamper Investigation and research of system for enhanced electronic protection, electronic support and precision navigation. The increase of funding from FY 2013 to FY 2014 is the result of the increased emphasis and investment in Navigation Applied Research in this PE and comparable reduction in GPS Advanced Technology Development in PE 0603271N. The following are non-inclusive examples of accomplishments and plans for projects funded in this activity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0bc51a52f80127e009eca8215bb08dab