Global Positioning Systems in Combat

Abstract

This paper speaks of the overall advantages gained by the use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in combat. Fratricide has been reduced because of the effective use of GPS in common equipment employed by troops. Collateral damage that might otherwise cause friction and strife in the civilian population has nearly been negated because of GPS accuracy. The effective use of GPS guided missiles and bombs has allowed for much less troop exposure, ultimately resulting in fewer Soldier casualties than previously noted in wars without the use of GPS technology. The future holds even more hope for success for the integration of GPS into future battlefield weapons and equipment. As GPS becomes more and more accurate, its use allows for a clear gain in a battlefield edge. As with many advancing technologies, the opportunity exists for the adversary's exploitation. GPS is susceptible to jamming, but the gains from its use far outweigh the risk taken.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 26, 2007
Accession Number
ADA596592

Entities

People

  • Chew
  • Shouse
  • Upchurch
  • Williams
  • Zhang, Qicheng

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Collateral Damage
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Guided Missiles
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Reconnaissance
  • Satellite Guided Weapons
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Surveillance
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Weapons
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space