Navigation System Certification (NAVCERT)
Abstract
This project funds assessments in support of NAVCERT associated with modernizations and/or new capability upgrades. A NAVCERT communicates to NAVSEA, Ship Program Managers (SPMs), Type Commanders (TYCOMs), and the Fleet that shipboard navigation systems are properly installed and in good physical condition and operating to specified accuracy and requirements. A NAVCERT certifies: (1) Ship electronic charting display capability ensuring safety at sea. (2) Accurate transmission of navigation data to combat and weapons systems ensuring ordnance is delivered on target. (3) Aircraft inertial alignment system which is critical for returning aircraft. A successful NAVCERT is required for Warfare Systems Certification Decisions (WSCD), TOMAHAWK Weapons System (TTWCS) Certifications, Precision Approach Landing Systems (PALS) Certifications, and Electronic Charting and Display System-Navy (ECDIS-N) Certification. OPNAVINST 9420.2 and NAVSEAINST 9420.4 requires that a Navigation System Certification (NAVCERT) be performed for all initial installation/new construction, major overhaul/modification/repair when it is determined to impact the accuracy of navigation data, changes to the navigation baseline configuration, greater than six months ship availability, or elapsed time of more than five (5) years since previous NAVCERT to ensure safe navigation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- bf574b880e0e03941482a1f4053e0954