Autonomous Navigation Technology

Abstract

This Project investigates use of sensors on the platform and available navigation signals to the localization and decision making of Robotic/Autonomous Systems. Additionally, it examines the use of machine learning algorithms for cooperative navigation to aid in a Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solution. This will enable the user to achieve operational overmatch in a Global Positioning System (GPS) impeded environment as well as enhanced navigation (reducing dependence on GPS) through challenging terrains. This project investigates and develops techniques and algorithms to provide assured access to PNT in degraded electromagnetic (jamming), space, or cyber environments and notify Soldiers, Systems, and Platforms when PNT cannot be trusted for mission duration. This project seeks to study and develop an innovative, adaptive Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) electronic attack (EA) capability, both jamming and spoofing, utilizing cooperative platforms to deny adversaries the ability to utilize GNSS receivers, reducing their overall mission effectiveness. The cooperative platforms can defeat advanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities, including controlled reception pattern antennas (CRPAs), by creating a diverse and adaptive jamming geometry. Cooperative platforms can leverage their distributed environmental situational awareness to establish and transmit spoofing solutions. Work in this Project complements Program Element (PE) 0603463A (Network C3I Advanced Technology) / Project AV8 (Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Advanced Technology). The cited work is consistent with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in this Project is performed by the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Technical Center and Command, Control, Computer, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
AW1_0602146A_2_2040_PB_2025

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Cyber
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space

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