Navigation System Certification (NAVCERT)
Abstract
The Navigation Certification (NAVCERT) program provides assurance to the ship, Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) and Type Commander that the ship's integrated navigation suite operates as intended and meets performance requirements for safe and reliable navigation and system operation. Forecasting the schedule for NAVCERT is based on the projection of schedule drivers at the particular point in time. The scheduling realities associated with this process are such that in the face of frequent availability deferrals, cancellations, or delays, the supporting NAVCERT schedules adjust accordingly and those adjustments result in regular modifications to the numbers of NAVCERT projected period to period. This project funds assessments in support of new capability upgrades and modernization funded by the cognizant program office. The certification verifies the accuracy of the data originating from sensors and validates its receipt by all users including Aircraft Inertial Alignment System, and Integrated Warfare Systems. Certification is required at five year intervals, following Chief of Naval Operations Availabilities greater than six months, or in support of Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS) operations. The scope of the certification includes all inertial navigation system equipment as well as the Electronic Charting and Display System Navy (ECDIS- N). This program meets OPNAV ECDIS-N and Operational Safety and Assurance certification requirements in accordance with the guidance in SECNAVINST 5400.15C and OPNAVINST 9420.2, and in the current draft of OPNAVINST 9420.1.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 82e2be8fd1af829510728539bd148bfa