Use of GPS as the Position Location Subsystem for the Army's Prime Training Range System

Ltc. Richard L. Peters, Ken M. Lewis

Abstract:	This paper addresses the Army's use of GPS for position location on PRIME-equipped ranges. PRIME is a MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System)-based target and engagement system used for target activation, engagement, shoot-back, and assessment of non-live fire Tank and Infantry Fighting Vehicle exercises. PRIME instrumentation, which includes the MILES engagement system, laser interface target designator, target mechanisms, and GPS receivers for instrumented vehicles, is overlaid on an existing range and is used to both conduct and exercise and to prepare detailed after-action reviews for crew training. A US Army PRIME range using GPS is currently operational ' Germany; the Army hi: requirements for at least five more systems in the near future. The paper is oriented to how GPS technology has been integrated and applied to an existing range to enhance ongoing training. It describes the technical applications and interfaces and presents initial results. Results of technical and operational testing are presented. GPS has satisfied PRIME's requirement for position location accuracy and reliability; there are still some problem areas regarding coverage and accuracy of the differential subsystem.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 4th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1991) September 11 - 13, 1991 Albuquerque, NM
Pages:	593 - 600
Cite this article:	Peters, Ltc. Richard L., Lewis, Ken M., "Use of GPS as the Position Location Subsystem for the Army's Prime Training Range System," Proceedings of the 4th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 1991), Albuquerque, NM, September 1991, pp. 593-600.
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