Robust Surface Navigation (RSN)
Abstract
(U) The Robust Surface Navigation (RSN) program will provide the U.S. warfighter with the ability to navigate effectively when the Global Positioning System (GPS) is unavailable due to hostile action (e.g. jamming) or blockage by structures and foliage. The RSN program will use Signals of Opportunity (SoOP) from a variety of ground, air, and space-based sources, augmented by judiciously placed RF beacons; these will be received on the warfighter’s forthcoming software defined radios and use specially tailored algorithms to determine position. The greater strength and diversity of these signals will provide coverage when GPS is denied due to environmental conditions or hostile activity. This is a two-part program: (1) cataloging and assessing potential exploitable signals followed by analysis and performance modeling and hardware-based concept validation, and; (2) designing, testing, and demonstrating a (non-form-fit) prototype receiver(s) and algorithms for geolocation using the SoOP. Beginning in FY 2011, this program will be budgeted in PE 0603767E, Project SEN-01. The RSN technology is planned for transition to the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and the U.S. Army with specific elements of the program transitioning to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 3131bad97dcdcae6ee4b16415965e354
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