Feasibility of Using a GPS Receiver to Navigate a Naval Gun-Launched Projectile to a Target

Alan G. Evans and Bruce R. Hermann

Abstract:	This paper presents the results of a study investi- gating the feasibility of using a miniature GPS receiver to navigate a naval gun-launched projectile to a target. The main concerns of the study are the GPS aspects of the guided projectile. Risk factors such as the impact of shock and vibration on electronic components, the timely acquisition of the satellite signal, jamming, projectile rotation, and cost are addressed. In addition, the performance enhancements obtained by integrating the receiver with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) are discussed. Recommendations are given based on results of the study.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 1992 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 27 - 29, 1992 Catamaran Resort Hotel San Diego, CA
Pages:	95 - 103
Cite this article:	Evans, Alan G., Hermann, Bruce R., "Feasibility of Using a GPS Receiver to Navigate a Naval Gun-Launched Projectile to a Target," Proceedings of the 1992 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, San Diego, CA, January 1992, pp. 95-103.
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