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Protect the Frequencies – By preventing interference
Toughen Receivers – With readily available technology
Augment Services – With difficult to disrupt terrestrial signals
Our Challenge
Much of the world depends upon satellite systems for precise navigation and timing services. These are exceptionally accurate and dependable, yet GPS/GNSS jamming, spoofing, and other forms of interference appear to be growing in frequency and severity. Neither are space systems immune to severe space weather or cyber-attack. This has the potential for devastating effects on our lives and economic activity.
From Our Blog
Secure World Foundation Says Russia is Testing New LEO, GEO Anti-Satellite Technologies – Via Satellite
Image: US Department of Defense Blog Editor's Note: This article talks about Russia's activities at LEO and GEO. Of course, even though GNSS are at MEO, this should still be a concern for the PNT community for several reasons. Some nations have some PNT at GEO and/or...
read moreUK takes £6.7M step toward resilient timing architecture – GPS World
Image: NASA Blog Editor's Note: The author of this article is President of the RNT Foundation. UK takes £6.7M step toward resilient timing architecture April 9, 2021 - By Dana Goward The United Kingdom’s National Timing Centre will conduct a two-phase series...
It’s Time To Declare Space Systems As Critical Infrastructure – Politico
Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: This article proposes an idea that has been raised periodically, either designating GPS as critical infrastructure or, as in this case, space systems generally. The overall goal is to provide greater visibility and focus on the...
The Rising Threat to the Integrity of Maritime Navigation Data – The Maritime Executive
Image: Skytruth Blog Editor's Note: A good update article by George Shaw of the General Lighthouse Authority of UK and Ireland. This is the kind of issue that tends to fall into the background for users. Regular updates like this help keep it in the forefront of...
State of Play: Resilience Is Not Just About Parts – Inside GNSS
Image: Shutterstock Blog Editor's Note: Great article by our friend Logan Scott. While the DOT report on their GPS Backup Tech Demo does have a lot of information, we have to agree it is not the be all and end all on the question of "GPS backups" as some would like. ...