An Analysis of CONUS Based Deployment of Pseudolites for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Systems

Abstract

The Global Positioning System (GPS) developed and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) provides a way for users to determine position, navigation and timing (PNT). GPS provides an extraordinary capability that has become instrumental in all aspects of our day to day lives. As new technologies such as automated vehicles and unmanned aircraft continue to be developed, a reliable back up to GPS is required to ensure the PNT data generated in these systems is accurate. This research studies a potential architecture for deploying a nationwide network of ground based pseudolites that would act to supplement and backup GPS for US operations. In addition this research develops a tailorable model for determining pseudolite coverage based on currently available ground infrastructure, varied transmit power levels, and different frequencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2015
Accession Number
ADA622131

Entities

People

  • Albert J. Pena
  • Justin H. Deifel

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Measurement
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Navigation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Unmanned Vehicles

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites