GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) & 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 either GPS systems, non-GPS navigation devices, or atomic clocks. This project will increase the operational effectiveness of U.S. Naval units. Emphasis is placed on (a) GPS Anti-Jam Technology, (b) Precision Time and Time Transfer Technology and (c) 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 Anti-Jam Antennas and Receivers: Develop/demonstrate anti-jam antennas and antenna electronics for Navy platforms for the purpose of providing precision navigation capabilities in the presence of electronic threats; develop, demonstrate and transition anti-spoofer/anti-jam processors for the purpose of providing precision navigation capabilities in the presence of emergent threats. b) Precision Time and Time Transfer: Develop/evaluate/demonstrate tactical grade atomic clocks that possess unique long-term stability and precision for the purpose of providing GPS-independent precision time; Develop/demonstrate the capability of transferring GPS-derived time via radio frequency links for the purpose of providing GPS-independent precision time. c) Non-GPS Navigation Technology: Develop/demonstrate an advanced inertial 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; Develop, demonstrate and transition a correlation navigation technique using earth maps of high precision (including bathymetric, magnetic and gravimetric data) for navigation for those Naval platforms which may not have GPS navigation capabilities and/or loss of GPS signals. The following accomplishments and plans are non-inclusive examples of accomplishments and plans for projects funded in this activity. This activity transfers to PE 0603271N in FY 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 59672fe8263826729cc6e605fd846834