Modernized GPS Signals and the Impact on the Test and Evaluation at the Ranges

Lonnie Morris

Abstract:	With the introduction of the modernized GPS signals, an impact on test ranges and the Test and Evaluation (T&E) requirements is likely to be seen. It is prudent to establish a plan for that impact now. The capability of the SAASM GPS Receivers used tactically in aircraft, launch vehicles, and unmanned vehicles, currently out-perform some of the planned T&E GPS capabilities. Some programs plan T&E capability with C/A Code GPS as an independent measure of the performance of a P/Y code or M-code GPS. That approach does not support full evaluation of the tactical asset under test. The use of GPS is expanding and T&E of the future needs to fully address the use of not only current GPS technology, but the modernized GPS receivers in development. Proper planning now can define the GPS T&E investments that are needed.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 18th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2005) September 13 - 16, 2005 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
Pages:	2427 - 2433
Cite this article:	Morris, Lonnie, "Modernized GPS Signals and the Impact on the Test and Evaluation at the Ranges," Proceedings of the 18th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GNSS 2005), Long Beach, CA, September 2005, pp. 2427-2433.
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