Integration of an Embedded GPS/INS into an Attack Aircraft

Edward V. Bergmann, T. McNamara, W. Prince, S. Duggin, T. Hamilton, J. McGee, W. Goldman, N. Larkin

Abstract:	A navigation upgrade to the A-10 aircraft is described. A Honeywell Embedded GPS/INS unit is being integrated with the new control display unit, flight instruments and weapons system. The upgrade architecture is described, and results of preliminary testing summarized. Interaction of the upgraded navigation system with the weapons system computer is also discussed. Lessons learned from the integration are presented.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1996) June 19 - 21, 1996 Royal Sonesta Hotel Cambridge, MA
Pages:	201 - 205
Cite this article:	Bergmann, Edward V., McNamara, T., Prince, W., Duggin, S., Hamilton, T., McGee, J., Goldman, W., Larkin, N., "Integration of an Embedded GPS/INS into an Attack Aircraft," Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1996), Cambridge, MA, June 1996, pp. 201-205.
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