PSEUDOLITES PNT
Abstract
Highly accurate Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) data is a key enabler and a cross cutting capability for Army forces to execute their mission. The Army requires ground maneuver forces access to trusted PNT information under conditions where space-based PNT may be limited or denied to maintain its Global Positioning System (GPS) military advantage on the battlefield. The current GPS capability is a fixed frequency system which is vulnerable to current and emerging threats and field conditions. Pseudolite (satellite-like transmitters) assure GPS access and integrity by providing PNT via terrestrial and airborne-based radio navigation GPS transmitters in electronically or physically challenged environments using a higher power signal. Area protection is provided through the deployment of Pseudolite transmitters supporting a Brigade Combat Team area of operations. Pseudolite supports continued operations of PNT-enabled systems such as Blue Force Tracker, Communications Networks and Precision Guided Munitions. Pseudolite consists of three segments: 1. Pseudolite Transmitter segment provides terrestrial and airborne radio navigation (GPS-like) service in electronically or physically challenged environments using a high power signal. 2. Command and Control (C2) segment to control the Pseudolite transmitters on the battlefield. 3. Receiver segment, which will develop software upgrades to current and future military GPS receivers to receive and process the Pseudolite signals. FY 2019 Base funds in the amount of $38.302 million are provided to complete the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction Phase required to mature critical technologies, finalize documentation required to support the acquisition decision, contracting, and execution of manufacturing development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- FK1_1206120A_4_2040_PB_2019
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