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HyperReveal TACTICAL delivers cutting-edge AI-powered geospatial intelligence solutions for defense and intelligence entities. Its detectors offer the best performance on the market to detect, recognize, and identify military objects and man-made infrastructures, on both EO & SAR imagery. Home • Products • Artificial Intelligence • HyperReveal TACTICAL HyperReveal TACTICAL Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Solution HyperReveal TACTICAL PRODUCT | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI Detectors EO, SAR Resolution < 70 cm Formats TIF / JPEG2000 / NITF Classification Public cloud (CSI) up to SECRET (NTM) Vectors Geojson, Shapefile, KML Performance F1-Score: > 90% Exploitation GXP Xplorer, ArcGIS Pro, MINDS ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About HyperReveal TACTICAL delivers cutting-edge AI-powered geospatial intelligence solutions for defense and intelligence entities. Its proprietary AI Detectors automatically process VHR satellite imagery on both electro-optical (EO) or synthetic aperture radar (SAR) to speed up the intelligence cycle and enable timely decision-making. HyperReveal Detectors offer the best performance on the market to detect, recognize, and identify military objects and man-made infrastructures, on both EO & SAR imagery. Combat-proven AI HyperReveal TACTICAL is deployed at operational scale in Global Critical Access and Influence Zones and is already integrated with intelligence agencies' operational processing workflows. Trained on a proprietary database of 50M objects Battle-proven under current real-world military operations Full agnosticity from input data to output exploitation Seamless integration with existing workflows Total Advantage High-level accuracy from detection to identification High-speed processing for massive data exploitation Global persistent monitoring thanks to EO & SAR combination Outmost performance from strategic intelligence down to the tactical edge Strategic sites surveillance Automatic disposition of forces Specific area/object monitoring Tagging assistance Broad Area Search Large area object research Target identification Tactical GEOINT Accelerate mission planning Automatic vectorization/mapping Ground feature extraction GRG automation Data Information Exploitation Click to download the HyperReveal TACTICAL data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

Safran Federal Systems is a trusted DoD mission partner providing cross-cutting Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions from the lab to the field. Your Assured PNT Mission Partner Safran Federal Systems is a trusted DoD mission partner providing cross-cutting Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions from the lab to the field. We leverage our industry leadership in Timing, Navigation, Simulation and NAVWAR to offer a unique blend of cost-effective A-PNT solutions bred through innovation. Our expertise in open systems architecture enables rapid delivery of emerging technologies to the warfighter across all domains. NEWS Safran Federal Systems Demonstrates Blacknaute™ Inertial Navigation System on U.S. Army Black Hawk Following AUSA Debut Safran Federal Systems, a trusted U.S. Department of Defense mission partner and leader in Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT), announced the successful flight demonstration of its Blacknaute™ Inertial Navigation System (INS) aboard a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. NEWS RELEASE Dominate the Battlefield with Advanced NAVWAR Tools— Test, Detect, Defeat LEARN MORE → Safran Federal Systems announces BroadSim Genesis launch at JNC 2025 LEARN MORE → OUR EXPERTISE Safran helps customers succeed by designing the highest quality products at the best value, leveraging subject matter experts to provide unparalleled solutions, reducing cost, risk and schedule. GNSS Testing & Simulation Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) Assured Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Inertial Navigation and IMUs Artificial Intelligence Custom Solutions INDUSTRY LEADING CAPABILITIES CRPA Testing Our CRPA testing solutions provide unrivaled scalability, phase-coherency and calibration, from testing entire PNT systems to antenna electronics. Discover why groups like the U.S. Air Force Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility trust us to support their test environment. M-Code Our M-Code PNT solutions support you during all phases of your mission, from testing and simulation to operating in the field. Discover why the world's most critical defense systems rely on us to provide M-Code. We are delivering today with no additional lead time. Navigation Warfare Navigation Warfare is emerging as a powerful non-kinetic strategy to counter adversaries. Our solutions, forged through years of operational expertise and relentless innovation, empower you to dominate the spectrum in the face of evolving threats. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE LEARN MORE MOSA and CMOSS Open Systems Architecture is the DNA behind our rapid prototyping and customer-focused solutions. As MOSA and CMOSS shape the future, we’re committed to aligning with these standards to deliver flexible, scalable, and enduring PNT within the CMFF framework. Search and Rescue Our signaling technology ensures safety in the most rugged and remote environments, with the world’s first Cospas-Sarsat certified second-generation capability. Discover why the U.S. Army chose us to produce beacons to meet their specific requirements. LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Success Story : Accelerating Innovation for U.S. Special Operations Forces In a fast-paced defense landscape, Safran Federal Systems, in close partnership with Anduril, played a pivotal role in rapidly delivering advanced capabilities to support U.S. Special Operations Forces. SUCCESS STORY Elevate Your Career Safran Federal Systems is growing and in need of high-quality talent. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and flexible positions. A creative environment and fun culture can be checked off your list! Think you have what it takes to be on our team? Apply today. VIEW OPEN ROLES Safran Federal Systems is a Top Workplace! LEARN MORE → SPEAK TO SALES

Pre-trained on operational data, HyperReveal SERVER AI/ML solution enables real-time processing of EO/IR FMV data to detect, classify, and track military objects of interest. Home • Products • Artificial Intelligence • HyperReveal SERVER HyperReveal SERVER A unique AI/ML solution processing full-motion video HyperReveal SERVER PRODUCT | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Input Format mpeg-ts (4609 STANAG) Output Format 4609 STANAG video Pixels HD / Full HD / 4K Camera Angle 0-45° Ground screen width 10m to ~3km (- 30 to ~10,000ft) Vectors Geojson, Shapefile, KML ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About Pre-trained on operational data, HyperReveal AI/ML solution enables real-time processing of EO/IR FMV data to detect, classify, and track military objects of interest. Decrease the operator cognitive load Narrow down research of high-value targets Accelerate video forensics Man-Machine Teaming Enrich the vehicle’s metadata with speed, direction, GPS coordinates, etc. Alert on any potential threat (static or mobile) Highlight relevant information by filtering vehicle types (trucks, motos, military, etc.) Convert into vector format every detection and its associated tracks within a basemap layer AI Detectors EO and IR Detect, classify, and track Real-time processing Operational Environments Deployed in Global Critical Access and Influence Zones Multiple Sensors Pre-trained on operational data from MQ-9 Reaper MST-B, MX-15, MX-20, FLIR 350, DJI, etc. Robust to Mode Sensors Robust to changes in sensor fields (narrow/wide) and changes in acquisition mode (EO/IR) Deployment Configurations GROUND CONTROL STATION PROCESSING TOWER SERVER OR RUGGED LAPTOP ONBOARD PROCESSING RUGGED LAPTOP OR JETSON ORIN TYPE Sensor FMV Stream AI Processing Dissemination Click to download the HyperReveal SERVER data sheet. VIEW DATA SHEET

The problem of synchronizing time to coordinate action is not just an old one, but a crucial one in our modern interconnected world. NTP and PTP, two common approaches, play a significant role in solving this problem. Discover their differences. Home • PNT Library • NTP vs PTP Understanding Time Synchronization Protocols and Choosing the Right Mission-Critical Solution NTP vs PTP Understanding Time Synchronization Protocols and Choosing the Right Mission-Critical Solution DOWNLOAD PDF By Kevin Stottler How Modern Devices Keep Perfect Timing: Understanding NTP and PTP Synchronization With the increasing connectivity of everyday devices such as phones, cars, and televisions, manually setting clocks is becoming a thing of the past. Have you ever wondered how this technology works? This post will explain and compare Network Time Protocol and Precision Time Protocol, two methods for automatically synchronizing devices over IP networks, and provide some historical context. Carrying out activities at coordinated times applies to activities as simple as meeting a friend for coffee or as complex as military operations. In earlier decades, radio systems like NIST’s WWVB broadcast were used, phone modems dialed time references, and clocks were set by hand. As computer networks grew to hundreds or thousands of nodes, it became less practical for each node to use one of these methods. This historical context is crucial to understanding the evolution of time synchronization methods. What is Network Time Protocol (NTP)? How it Works and When It’s Accurate Enough The development of the Network Time Protocol solved this problem. In a network with a thousand nodes, only a few now had to synchronize themselves directly to primary references such as radio broadcasts, satellites, or atomic clocks. NTP is hierarchical, with servers connected to primary references considered “Stratum 1.” Additional servers can synchronize with Stratum 1 servers, becoming Stratum 2, and so on. This allows more capacity to be added and the network to scale up without adding more satellite receivers or atomic clocks. Some networks also use Anycast, which directs traffic to the nearest server, or Round Robin or pooling, where DNS is used to direct clients to one of many servers. These methods distribute requests evenly among a group of servers to balance load or provide redundancy. Like many other protocols, NTP works by a client sending a request to a server and receiving a response. With NTP, the client keeps track of the time at which the request was sent (t1), the server responds with the times the request was received (t2), and the reply sent (t3) to account for processing time. The client records when the response is received (t4). Using these four timestamps, the client can estimate how long the response took from the server (path delay) and calculate the difference between its own clock and the server’s. Without this delay compensation mechanism, the client’s clock would be offset by the path delay, which can be around 50ms on the Internet. This relatively simple technique, requiring only software on most nodes, can often synchronize machines to within 10ms over the Internet, and within 1ms over local networks where routing is more predictable. The primary source of error is if the delay is not symmetrical, such as on congested networks. However, this technique is plenty accurate enough for many use cases, such as timestamping log events or messages. Public vs. Private NTP Servers: Should You Rely on Public NTP Servers? There are many public servers on the Internet that can provide accurate time for free, operated by various software vendors, telecom providers, universities, and governments. This is usually fine for synchronizing workstations. However, these services are not guaranteed, and network conditions outside local control may affect accuracy or availability. Consider deploying a dedicated local NTP server such as the Safran SecureSync to provide resilient network synchronization for use cases needing greater accuracy, availability, or control. What is Precision Time Protocol (PTP)? High Accuracy Time Sync for Critical Systems For many general use cases, NTP is plenty accurate and cost-effective. For synchronizing humans, NTP works well. However, if you’re synchronizing machines, especially fast-moving ones, you may need the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is defined in IEEE 1588 and is designed to enable tighter synchronization within a local network. PTP can usually synchronize two nodes to within microseconds, and with hardware timestamping, even sub-microsecond accuracy is possible. These are orders of magnitude better than NTP. The trade-off is greater complexity and cost to implement. There are no public servers like with NTP, so each network requires its own grandmaster to be configured at the top of the hierarchy. How PTP works: Sync Messages, Hardware Timestamps, and Network Aware Devices The protocol functions very similarly to NTP, with the timeTransmitter and timeReceiver nodes exchanging messages to calculate both the network delay and the offset of their clocks. However, the timeTransmitter initiates the exchange by sending a sync message, often as a multicast to all timeReceivers. Network interfaces designed to support PTP are also capable of hardware timestamping, recording the time when a packet is received or sent on the wire rather than relying on the operating system. Another significant difference is the behavior of the protocol when traversing routers or switches. In a PTP network, most intermediate devices like routers and switches must be PTP-aware. They should account for queuing or processing delays in passing PTP messages. These devices, referred to as either boundary clocks or transparent clocks, play a vital role in the seamless operation of the PTP network. Transparent clocks update the timestamps in the PTP messages and “transparently” pass them along. Boundary clocks act as timeReceivers to upstream devices and then act as timeTransmitters to downstream devices. Sectors where PTP is common are generally those where specialized networks are used, and increased accuracy is required. This includes telecom and other utilities, such as coordinating cellular handoffs or grid switching, high-frequency trading, and industrial automation, to ensure that separate machines can make coordinated movements. Safran offers several products, including SecureSync , that can provide PTP time, NTP and other outputs such as IRIG. For enhanced resilience, M-Code can be supported. PTP vs NTP: Key Differences in Accuracy, Use Cases, Complexity, and Cost Example Use Cases Choosing Between NTP and PTP: What’s Right for Your Application? The problem of synchronizing time to coordinate action is not just an old one, but a crucial one in our modern interconnected world. NTP and PTP, two common approaches, play a significant role in solving this problem. While NTP can synchronize humans, PTP is often needed to synchronize machines. The trade-off for the higher performance of PTP is its increased cost and complexity. Beyond PTP, a technology called White Rabbit is capable of nanosecond-level synchronization but requires dedicated hardware and infrastructure. Poor time synchronization can lead to out-of-order actions or event logs when designing a system, which can be challenging to troubleshoot. However, by considering this need earlier in the design process, scheduled tasks execute at the correct time, and logs reflect the actual time of events. This proactive approach can significantly enhance the efficiency of your system. Talk to us about NTP or PTP for your application by emailing sales@safranfs.com or filling out our inquiry form here . DOWNLOAD PDF

Orolia’s PRSS1b Personnel Recovery Device will be among the first to deliver second-generation Cospas-Sarsat signaling for advanced military rescue operations... Orolia Defense & Security to Deliver Second-Generation Beacons to US Army ROCHESTER, NY, October 04, 2022 Orolia Defense & Security has received initial production authorization to provide PRSS1b Personnel Recovery Devices to the U.S. Army, with shipment beginning in September 2022. The order will fulfill the first contract line item (CLIN) complying with the current IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity). Orolia’s PRSS1b PRD will be the first device of its kind to provide Second Generation Cospas-Sarsat signaling that delivers faster and greater location accuracy than any other previously fielded tactical location device. Cospas-Sarsat is an international, humanitarian search and rescue system that uses space-based technology to detect and locate 406 emergency beacons carried by ships, aircraft, or individuals venturing into remote areas, often inaccessible by mobile phone. The system consists of a network of satellites, ground stations, mission control centers ( MCCs ), and rescue coordination centers ( RCCs ) that work together when a 406 beacon is activated. Following its successful demonstration of Second-Generation signaling in October 2022 , Orolia Defense & Security is expected to be the first to receive Cospas-Sarsat certification. Michael Stout, Director of Government Programs at Orolia Defense & Security said Orolia’s partnership with the Army is built on trust and leverages Orolia’s market-leading experience in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing. Through collaboration, a dedicated team and a critical certification process, Orolia has produced a robust, user-friendly and highly reliable device to locate personnel who become isolated, missing, detained or captured. “This is truly a milestone for Personnel Recovery capability,” Stout said. “Orolia’s commitment to our customer has resulted in one of the most capable devices, delivering unparalleled quality and reliability in a small form factor. Orolia Defense & Security looks forward to the future in fielding this capability to the Army and other services within the Department of Defense.” For the most critical, remote and high-risk operations, Orolia Defense & Security is your trusted resilient PNT mission partner. Learn more at www.OroliaDS.com/personnel-recovery-device. Visit Orolia Defense & Security at AUSA 2022 Orolia will be stationed at the Safran Optics 1 booth (No. 2209) Oct. 10 –12, 2022. To inquire about Orolia’s products and experience for search and rescue devices, please email Michael Stout at michael.stout@OroliaDS.com . About Orolia Defense & Security Orolia Defense & Security provides resilient PNT solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Orolia Defense & Security is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies. www.OroliaDS.com Orolia Defense & Security operates as a proxy-regulated company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Orolia. Contact: Rachael Smith 614-736-3736 rachael.smith@oroliaDS.com VIEW PDF

New to using our products? Explore our product and digital terrain tutorials with our expert guidance! Home • Support • Product Tutorials Product Tutorials New to using our products? Our product tutorial videos will help you become a pro in no time! GNSS Testing & Simulation All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:57 Safran Federal Systems Terrain Modeling with BroadSim powered by Skydel Orolia Defense & Security Applications Engineer Supervisor, Jaemin Powell, gives a behind-the-scenes view of the new terrain modeling feature supported across our BroadSim platform. The example Jaemin gives directly correlates to a real-world scenario that can be completed in any type of field test as a more cost-effective alternative. Learn more about BroadSim: 🔗https://www.oroliads.com/broadsim Play Video Play Video 06:27 Safran Federal Systems Wavefront Calibration Tutorial Thanks to the Skydel Simulation Engine, Skydel’s Wavefront Systems have eliminated the calibration inefficiencies by autonomously time, phase and power aligning the signals for you. Using real-time monitoring the CRPA signals are assured to be synchronized within 1° for the duration of the simulation. This continuous calibration is imperative to keep your signals aligned through temperature fluctuations on the wavefront system. Now you can focus on the more important tasks of testing, verifying, and validating your CRPA navigation system’s performance without calibration concerns. Check out this video to learn more about Skydel’s Wavefront Systems capabilities! The Next Generation of CRPA Testing Reimagined for the User: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae3tzko3vac&list=PLIPe8ACXJUl3OPp_bCgEU_zxD9244Fkdl For more information, visit https://www.oroliads.com/ Play Video Play Video 06:08 Safran Federal Systems Skydel Real Time Performance Tutorial For more information, visit https://www.oroliads.com/. Play Video Play Video 14:18 Safran Federal Systems Advanced GNSS Spoofing Simulation Tutorial Contact us today to learn more or to add this capability to your BroadSim: sales@OroliaDS.com Discover the endless possibilities of spoofing testing. Advanced Spoofing is a powerful, intuitive tool that allows users to quickly create and automate a multitude of dynamic spoofing scenarios. This feature is available now with BroadSim, powered by the Skydel Simulation Engine. https://www.oroliads.com/broadsim #PNT #GNSS #GPS #Spoofing #BroadSim #Orolia --- Music: https://icons8.com/music/author/moroza-knozova Play Video Play Video 09:05 Safran Federal Systems Panorama Tutorial Learn more about Panorama by visiting → https://www.oroliads.com/panorama This video was created using Panorama Version 2.6 release. Play Video Play Video 05:24 Safran Federal Systems PANACEA Field Test - Part 3 (Simulation Example) Learn more about PANACEA Field Test by visiting → https://www.oroliads.com/panacea-field-test Load More GPS Jamming & Spoofing Detection All Categories Play Video Play Video 04:00 Safran Federal Systems GPS Jamming and Spoofing Detection Sensors – Custom Notifications and Logging Orolia Defense & Security applications engineer Jaemin Powell gives an example of how to use the output data from our BroadSense Nano and Threatblocker in a threat-filled environment. When a jammer or spoofer threat is detected by either the BroadSense Nano or the Threatblocker, notifications are sent outputting the threat that has been detected. If the threat is a jammer it will also output the J/S level. Python scripts can be made available for customers. Learn more about ThreatBlocker, our GPS Jamming and Spoofing Protection device: 🔗 https://www.oroliads.com/threatblocker Learn more about BroadSense Nano, our GPS Jamming and Spoofing Detection Sensor: 🔗 https://www.oroliads.com/broadsense Play Video Play Video 12:00 Safran Federal Systems BroadSense Nano (GPS Jamming Sensor) This video introduces BroadSense Nano - the smallest size, weight and power configuration of Orolia's patented BroadSense technology. www.oroliads.com/broadsense Play Video Play Video 00:21 Orolia Defense & Security Jamming Scenario Our engineers used open source code made available by Kerbel's space program, and integrated our BroadSim code and signals generated by Skydel's software engine. In the video, the pilot is flying through various "jammers", represented by the red spheres. As the aircraft gets closer and passes through, you'll notice the activity in the spectrum in the bottom right corner. Resilient Position, Navigation and Timin... All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:34 Safran Federal Systems CMOSS PNT Card Demo Orolia Defense & Security Director of Business Development, Conrad Meyer, introduces our CMOSS PNT Card coming to market next year. The CPNT Card is compliant with C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards and provides Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing through its full set of capabilities including GNSS, signals of opportunity, IMU, precision timing, threat detection, and M-Code all powered by our FlexFusion Engine. Learn more about our CMOSS PNT Card: 🔗https://www.oroliads.com/cpnt Looking for more answers? Join Safran's online community. GO TO FORUM

Orolia Defense & Security has been granted security approval by SMC Production Corps. for BroadSim MNSA (Modernized Navstar Security Algorithm). BroadSim is the only software-defined GNSS simulator on the market to receive such approval, marking an industry first. Additionally, Orolia delivered their first batch of MNSA M-Code to multiple customers in late August. Orolia Offers the First Software-Defined GNSS Simulator with MNSA, Successfully Delivers First Round of Shipments ROCHESTER, NY, September 29, 2020 Orolia Defense & Security has been granted security approval by SMC Production Corps. for BroadSim MNSA (Modernized Navstar Security Algorithm). BroadSim is the only software-defined GNSS simulator on the market to receive such approval, marking an industry first. Additionally, Orolia delivered their first batch of MNSA M-Code to multiple customers in late August. BroadSim MNSA joins P(Y)-Code and AES M-Code as another GPS encrypted signal that Orolia Defense & Security supports and is shipping today. MNSA M-Code is being rolled out as a required standard across many defense platforms. Engineers and system integrators must consider this in their testing cycles. Orolia has streamlined previously tedious processes and are available with expert support to guide them every step of the way. Tyler Hohman, Director of Products, commented, “Thought, skill, and patience went into developing this solution. Not only have we taken an innovative approach to ensuring the security of this technology, our implementation was designed with ease of use being top-of-mind – from procurement, to delivery, to installation, to testing – so our customers can spend more time supporting their mission and less time making their simulator work.” BroadSim is a proven and trusted solution among government, DoD and military customers with over 100 systems fielded. BroadSim was recently selected by the US military to support diverse testing of military GPS receivers. Compared to traditional FPGA-based simulators, software-defined solutions such as BroadSim, powered by the advanced Skydel Simulation Engine, are inherently more flexible, scalable and cost-effective. BroadSim MNSA users receive a step-by-step guide allowing them to effortlessly set-up and generate MNSA in minutes and quickly downgrade the system on a moment’s notice. This capability is available today as a software upgrade to current BroadSim users or as a purchase alongside Orolia’s BroadSim hardware platform. For more information, contact us at sales@OroliaDS.com . About Orolia Defense & Security Orolia Defense & Security provides Resilient PNT solutions to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations, and their contractors. Orolia Defense & Security is authorized to work on U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies. www.OroliaDS.com Orolia Defense & Security operates as a proxy-regulated company and wholly owned subsidiary of Orolia, the world leader in Resilient PNT solutions. www.Orolia.com Contact: Rachael Smith 585-250-1545 rachael.smith@OroliaDS.com VIEW PDF

This white paper guides engineering staff, integrators, and decision makers in recognizing the need for assured PNT in modernized systems. The adoption of open standard elements leads to improvements in technical performance and sustainment of systems... Home • PNT Library • Addressing Assured PNT needs through Open Standards Addressing Assured PNT needs through Open Standards DOWNLOAD PDF By Brent Abbott Executive Summary With all military services actively focused on modernizing system capabilities and bringing the latest enhanced capabilities to the warfighter, Orolia continues to align our capabilities to include the integration of Military Code (M-Code) and advanced sensors to maintain trusted and assured PNT data even in a GPS denied and/or threatened environment. The benefits of assured PNT can be realized and addressed through the adoption of open standards. Section 1 of this document describes the need for assured PNT in any modernized system. Section 2 describes the adoption of open system architectures and its impact on process and business rules. Section 3 describes the adoption of SOSA and FACE and the impacts on competition generation. Section 4 covers the ability of the Air Force to rapidly innovate and plan. This document is intended to guide engineering staff, integrators, and decision makers in recognizing the need for assured PNT in modernized systems. The adoption of open standard elements leads to improvements in technical performance and sustainment of systems through the use of assured PNT in modernized systems. Section 1 - Assured PNT backbone Assured PNT is more than just beneficial. It is an integral part to any system as the basis of assured position, navigation and timing needed to maintain system operability. Position and navigation are required to update the warfighter with critical, real-time accurate location that can be used to act and react as necessary. Timing, arguably the most critical piece, ensures that the combination of system components operate at the highest capacity possible. Maintaining high operational performance is paramount to warfighter safety and success. Achieving and maintaining high operational performance is not an easy task. With each new mission, the environment will have an impact on the PNT solution used to drive system performance. Maintaining the integrity and trust of the PNT solution is of the utmost importance. For example, a simple delay in time of 1 millisecond or more can cause the navigation solution derived from an inertial navigation solution to diverge and provide incorrect position and velocity information. Likewise, the same millisecond (or even microsecond) inaccuracy in time can and will impact the integrity of a radar, EW, or SIGINT system. The need for resiliency is there. The need for a system that the warfighter can reliably trust is there. Through SOSA and FACE, Orolia provides a means for an Assured PNT that can protect, detect, and mitigate the impacts of emerging threats. Figure 1: The importance of integrity in Assured PNT With all military services actively focused on modernizing PNT and bringing the latest enhanced capabilities to the warfighter, vendors and government continue to align capabilities to include the integration of new technologies such as Military Code (M-Code) and advanced sensors to maintain trusted and Assured PNT data even in a GPS denied and/or threatened environment. The A-PNT solution must be layered. These PNT capabilities can be incorporated into an open standard architecture that allows for modular upgrades to any fielded platform. Alignment with an open standard makes this possible. Remaining agnostic to the platform allows for streamlined integration based on mission requirements. Figure 2: The layers of protection in a Resilient PNT solution The most versatile assured PNT card utilizes a layered approach. A timing reference with performance characteristics tailored to the system. A GPS or GNSS reference that can be hardened, easily updated, secure, and encrypted. An integrated sensor fusion platform capable of quick, seamless integration of new sensor and technologies to address emerging needs. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) that can provide high fidelity measurements in at least 6 degrees of freedom. Alternate assured PNT sources, such as odometry and RF signals, that are available and can be coupled and IMU and timing reference to provide reliable data even through GPS degraded and denied environments. A jamming and spoofing detection and mitigation platform, such as BroadShield, that provides integrity monitoring and statistical information both used in the sensor fusion platform as well as provided to other systems through a standard distribution interface. PNT distribution over a standardized data interface allowing for assured PNT distribution across cards. An A-PNT solution is backed by a solid foundation of sensors that play a large role in the performance of the navigation and timing solution. This solid foundation is built around two core competencies - timing and position. For timing, this can be an Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) up to miniaturized rubidium oscillators (mRO) and chip scale atomic clocks (CSAC). There are trade-offs that should be considered by a system designer which will determine which timing reference to use. Two of these items, phase noise and stability, are important for different reasons. Phase Noise – Phase noise is the noise generated from the rapid, short-term fluctuations in the phase (frequency) of the timing reference. These fluctuations spread the power of the signal to adjacent frequencies, causing noise and interference. In systems where the frequency reference is used to send and receive signals, the impacts may be viewed as amplitude variations of received signals, channel interference, and random rotations of received signals. Phase noise is unavoidable, but the impacts of phase noise can be mitigated by choosing low phase noise timing references. Stability – Stability can be ability for the timing reference to transmit at the designated frequency for the entire life of the device without any deviation. Short-term stability, frequency accuracy, and aging are important for signal integrity and co-channel interference. In systems that require very accurate frequencies with little drift or accurate phase coherence may look for stable timing references. Phase Noise and stability are important criteria to take into consideration but not all timing references support both low phase noise and stability. To complicate matters, vibration and system dynamics will have a large impact on the performance specifications for both phase noise and stability. Each system design has different requirements and using a modular approach, the requirements can be met through a signal A-PNT form factor. Through using an open standard, the difficulties behind integrating different timing references are mitigated by common architectures and platforms that facilitate rapid development, testing, and deployment. For position and navigation, the absolute reference typically used is an IMU. These devices can be described as commercial (automotive), tactical, navigation, and strategic grade. Figure 3: IMU grade comparison (leveraging Petovello) These grades directly correlate to the performance specifications and errors inherent to the IMUs. Figure 4: Comparison of IMU technologies and grades (Passaro) The errors and specifications will have an impact on the drift of the IMU, the lower the bias and noise, the less the IMU will drift. However, there is a trade-off in size, weight and power and cost when using higher grade parts. Not all systems require higher grade, larger IMUs when the smaller IMUs are adequate for the mission. Figure 5: Comparison of IMU technologies and grades (Passaro) An IMU will impact navigation performance in GPS degraded and denied environments when the only sensor to rely on is an IMU. Thus, incorporating other sensors like barometers, alternative signals, and location references can provide high fidelity estimations of position, velocity, heading and orientation. Not all these sensors are available in different platforms, so ensuring a modular approach to the A-PNT solution allows for swapping out different sensors, fusion algorithms, and capabilities to meet the system needs. As technology advances, IMUs capabilities will increase. Systems will soon be able to utilize high performance gyroscope in a small form factor meant for modular form factors. A modular A-PNT solution is the difference between operating over seconds to minutes without GPS versus operating for hours without GPS. Inside the A-PNT solution lies an integrity checking and monitoring solution. Through tests in the lab and during other test event opportunities, interference detection and mitigation (IDM) software must be thoroughly updated to address the ever-present threats. Using updated IDM software, the A-PNT solution introduces dual purpose situationally aware sensor fusion platform and protected system driver for the important PNT data. At a top level, PNT distribution over the VICTORY Data Bus allows for accessibility and information distribution that is agnostic to any system. Taking advantage of an open system architecture allows for system integrators to design systems around performance specifications and mission requirements without the need to also modify system components outside of the PNT card. A multi-layered A-PNT approach is needed to (1) maintain and improve situational awareness, (2) enable GPS denied mission operations, and (3) keep our warfighters safe through threatened environments. A-PNT solutions address these challenges by providing encrypted GPS M-Code signals, multiple layers of protection, and unprecedented capability to defeat and function in the presence of Electronic Warfare (EW) threats. An A-PNT sensor card that adheres to an open standard tackles very important criteria for any system used by warfighters today: Military Off-The-Shelf components – Procurement and sustainability are addressed through use of off-the-shelf components. Flexibility, Scalability and Upgradability – The system is flexible, scalable, and upgradable to newer sensors and technologies with developer support. Ease of Use and Ease of Integration – Easy for the integrator and user to operate with familiarity. PNT subject matter expertise – Allows for integrity and trust of the technology as a system designed around an integrated PNT sensor core. Not all systems are the same. As emerging missions evolve, so must the technology that is relied on by the warfighter. Historically, this has not been an easy task. Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) has provided a means to address the need for rapid development, test, and integration of new technologies for emerging missions. The benefit of this should not be understated. Rapid development and test leads to simplifying the procurement challenges that confront acquisition efforts. Leveraging the open standards in SOSA and FACE alongside simulation technologies allows the Air Force to be ready when needed. Section 2 - The impacts on culture and practices Organizational structure is very delicate detail. Bureaucracy exists in all large organizations. The most successful organizations are methodical in their approach towards achieving success. These approaches are typically unique to the business or organization as there is not a “one size-fit-all” solution. The impacts of the differences in cultures and practices between organizations can and does impact the timeliness and effectiveness of decisions being made. Altering culture and practices that prevent timely and effective decisions is difficult, but it starts by making open systems available to the Air Staff. In the ecosystem that provides warfighters with the latest and greatest technology, intellectual property is owned by the vendor. This is problematic when trying to develop, test, and field systems for the warfighter. Adopting open standards like SOSA and FACE reduce the restrictions that impact information flow between governing bodies and vendors. Intellectual property is owned by vendors. This makes it difficult for the same information to be shared between vendors, between governing bodies, and between vendors and governing bodies. The goal of SOSA and FACE is to not own the intellectual property of the vendor but to make the interfaces and modules, used by the proposed solution, widely available. In removing the intellectual property barrier and making the interfaces and modules widely available reduces another pain point in the development of products. With known requirements for interfaces and modules, time is not spent on making the design decisions but rather on the development, test, and integration of the solution. This allows for the air fighter to improve speed, quality of decision support, and achieve greater alignment among Air Staff. Orolia had the opportunity to participate in an Open Innovation Lab (OIL) Plugfest. A Plugfest is typically an event, based on a technical standard or system, where the designers of some technology (electrical equipment or software capabilities) test the interoperability of their products or designs with those of other manufacturers. The technical goal is twofold: check compliance to the standard and test the effectiveness of the standard. Besides helping the vendors improve their interoperability, Plugfests help create awareness about the standard and can improve transparency on compliance. These Plugfests can be formal, providing public test scores or informal and private. SOSA and FACE provide opportunities through Plugfests and technical exchange meetings for vendors and government to not only stay informed of compliance and alignment success but also collaborate and innovate. Such opportunities are only made possible through the application of open standards and modular frameworks. During the OIL Plugfest, multiple vendors were asked to provide CMOSS, and SOSA aligned products to integrate alongside other cards and chassis. Years ago, such an event could not exist due to vendor restrictions. Open standards reduced the overhead requirements of designing the electrical and mechanical interface, understanding the software modules, and deciding on the form factor that would be implemented. In as little as 6 weeks, Orolia adapted a boxed based A-PNT solution to a card based A-PNT solution that was plug-in compatible with the system. Systems that adopt the Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) provided by SOSA, CMOSS and FACE have proven to be modular, easily accessible, and easy to integrate. The end goal of any business or organization may not change, but the methods that may be employed must often adapt. Adaptation does not come easy but is necessary for constant improvement. Section 3 - Addressing long-term strategic competition MOSA is meant to enhance the department’s ability to modify weapon systems effectively. Modularization simplifies system design by making complexity manageable, enables programs to conduct parallel development efforts, and accommodates future uncertainty by allowing incremental changes to a system. A statement from the Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy: “A long-term strategic competition requires the seamless integration of multiple elements of national power – diplomacy, information, economics, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and military. More than any other nation, America can expand the competitive space, seizing the initiative to challenge our competitors where we possess advantages, and they lack strength. A more lethal force, strong alliances and partnerships, American technological innovation, and a culture of performance will generate decisive and sustained U.S. military advantages.” Key edicts from the national defense strategy that can prove paramount to warfighter success. Open standards are a key differentiating factor that benefit both industry and government. As the needs of the warfighter continues to expand, technological capabilities employed by the warfighter must also continue to expand. Be strategically predictable, but operationally unpredictable . Adopting an open standard in SOSA and FACE provides the means to innovate and bring about new technologies. These technologies, either being improvements upon existing technologies or completely new technologies, will allow the warfighter to address this mission critical piece to competitiveness. Frustrating their efforts . Assured PNT is the backbone of any mission critical system. Knowledge of position and time will impact the functionality of any system. As such, position and time are very critical, and very susceptible components to a system designer or integrator. Competitors are aware of such a bottle neck and will try to disrupt these capabilities through this point of weakness. The need to protect, detect, and mitigate against such threats emerges every day. The need to rapidly address, innovate, and deploy the new technologies should not be slowed by proprietary interfaces, communication protocols, and process. Open System Architectures provide a means to counteract and even accelerate development and procurement to ensure success. Integrate with U.S. interagency . This edict expands to all aspects of U.S. interagency, including applying internally as well. The need to identify and build partnerships amongst military entities is an absolute requirement to address areas of economic, technological, and informational vulnerabilities. Such a task must not be hindered by the development or acquisition of systems caused by lack of information sharing and lack of common architectures. The deployment of common platforms, supported by MOSA, facilitates this agenda. Foster a competitive mindset . To succeed, new technologies must be robust and resilient. The key is to out-think, out-maneuver, and out-innovate the competitors. The use of resources to verify compliance and credibility is paramount to ensure any newly developed technology is deployable. New technologies can be developed using simulated environments without the overhead of working through proprietary methods which inevitably delays the development process and loses the competitive advantage. Using internal testing and hardware-in-the-loop capabilities that can emulate real world threats, developers and integrators can take that next step to developing resilient and assured capabilities. GPS simulators, either used on mobile test platforms or coupled with hardware-in-the-loop capabilities to simulate inertial movement, can shorten the development and testing that would be required for final integration. An evolving technological capability is an absolute requirement. Minimal impact to system interoperability is a key goal to ensuring that the edicts mentioned above are achieved. By allowing for modular open system architectures, rapid improvements can be made to A-PNT cards that include: Encryption – Layering and improving encryption methodologies (such as upgrading receivers in the field), it would be possible to harden GPS. A robust PNT ecosystem allows for a unified effort to improve encryption through affordable solutions. Threat Detection and Mitigation – Various algorithms can drive and improve filtering and help operators detect potentially malicious interference in navigation and timing systems. Through modular software components and hardware architectures, updating threat detection and mitigation capabilities using algorithms and layered PNT remains seamless. As new threats emerge, protecting the A-PNT through on-board interference detection and mitigation algorithms is a need. Improved signal processing – Emerging tools on the consumer side have improved the ability to process radio frequency signals. The NATO Research and Technology Organization points to improved signal processing as one of several key measures needed “to boost the resistance of GPS to [adversarial] jamming technologies.” High-end simulators can help the military to test such capabilities and get them into the field more quickly. Improved signal processing could also support more robust uses of PNT data leading to more effective systems. Higher receiver bandwidth, more accurate position and navigation, and phase coherent timing solutions are all results of the improved signal processing. Using analytics and modeling and simulation analyses, continuous testing can be performed to challenge the current systems and the potential to create new requirements to provide the correct PNT information. Advanced antennas – An advanced antenna creates focused beams and antenna patterns, focusing on where the satellites are and avoiding any potential interference. Strategically predictable yet unpredictable with the ability to adapt quickly. A high-level view of this approach and the different PNT information opportunities can be found in Figure 6: Figure 6: Available assured sensors for more robust solutions Each individual item adds a unique solution that is incorporated into the PNT solution provided by an A-PNT card. With opportunities to use these sensors, the ability to adapt, foster competition, and frustrate the competition is easier to achieve. While not all sensors may be available all the time, having choices allows for an adaptable solution that remains unpredictable and fosters interagency communication. Finally, the use of GPS simulators and other various test events drive collaboration among government and vendors alike. The Air Force must take advantage of operational tests that exercise the new technologies. With modular technologies and open, available standards that vendors have access to, the Air Force can quickly test these new technologies, fostering not only an atmosphere of collaboration but competitiveness as well. Section 4 - Preparing for the future starts now The goal is for any leveraged system to be the state of the art. Integration of the newest sensor and system technology, the highest operational performance, and the advancement of software design and implementation are of the utmost importance. These goals are shared both by vendors and government alike. Despite the common goal set, the approach has been different. As each approach is different, systems today result in tightly coupled integration without portability and flexibility. State of the art at the cost of flexibility decelerates the transition from the force that exists today to the Air Force the nation needs. To achieve technological preparedness, the groundwork must be laid now. Adopting a common framework through open standards is a means to do so. Utilizing a standard reference architecture helps remove the barriers prohibiting modularity, portability, and interoperability. Modularity . Software and sensor components drive the capability of the system. Vendor specific software leads to tightly coupled integration which prohibits the modularity of the software and system. The hardware modules must be decoupled from the software components such that software components and hardware modules can be developed and tested independently. This independence cuts down on development time and promotes the development of test tools that can be further leveraged to verify compliance and compatibility. VICTORY, as an example, promotes a standardized software interface. Along with a test tool and standards body, conformance and capability can be tested and verified without the need for specific hardware implementations. This allows developers to continue addressing near term implementation goals without relying on supply chain management or other roadblocks. Portability . Sensor components found in fielded systems are the backbone of the system functionality. These items must be easily replaced and updated to sustain and increase system performance. The same is applied to software components developed for systems and solutions. The need to port existing software solutions to newer processors or platforms will assist in reducing the impacts of supply chain or procurement initiatives. The adoption and implementation of open standards leads to portability between platforms. Ease of portability allows for integrators and decision makers to address emerging needs with resilient, tested, and trusted solutions. As an example, the Orolia C-PNT solution has been ported to multiple different platforms and iterations. The software is built to remain agnostic to sensors such that the inclusion of VICTORY, SOSA, CMOSS and FACE allow for easy portability to more available processors. Interoperability . Communication between components and modules is important for any functioning system. Plugfest opportunities help test the compliance, the interoperability, and performance of newly designed systems. Such events may only exist due in part to the adoption of MOSA and standards that are managed and agreed upon. As open standards bodies, SOSA and FACE host opportunities for vendors and government to test this interoperability. A key importance of interoperability is found in the ease of replacing technologies as well as updating technologies. For example, if the need arises to swap out an inoperable sensor or the need to update a sensor itself with a newer version, the interoperability of the sensor card is important to reduce integration and development time. Take, for example, the Modular Open RF Architecture established through SOSA. Figure 7: The MORA topology The VICTORY Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) is abstracted from the system software component types such that an end user can address and update components through a common standard data bus. The only limitation for an A-PNT solution to be updated or upgraded is the adherence to an established standard in VICTORY. With the communication and component level standardized, the three key aspects of modularity, portability and interoperability can easily be addressed with no impact on other devices or components of the system. The importance of removing these barriers allows for the Air Force to transition to the next level and take advantage of the state-of-the-art technologies. Removing the focus on integration and development and spending more time focusing on the strategic targets allows for success and safety of the warfighter. Giving the Air Force more time to address the areas of need allow for greater attention to be paid to the near term and long-term strategic mission. Evaluating acceptable levels of risk to mission, force and security is paramount to the success of any organization. Leveraging open system architectures and standards remains beneficial to this end goal. Conclusion Modernized systems require modernized technology. As the emerging needs grow and evolve, the technology needs to advance with it. As a mission critical piece to any modernized system, assured position, navigation, and timing technology cannot be hindered by tightly locked solutions that do not allow for modularity and growth. The capabilities must rapidly and effectively evolve. The adoption of open standards is a unified approach to addressing the needs of the air fighter today and for the future. To rapidly evolve, designers should not be burdened by lack of modularity, interoperability, or information flow. To effectively evolve, decision makers should not be burdened by information flow and process which detracts from more focus on planning and strategy. Promoting the collaboration between industry, academia and government will allow the Air Force to overcome any technical challenge. Such a change in culture and process can be facilitated through the adoption of open standards. They allow us to go fast, be effective, and most importantly, be successful. References ( Please note that the links below are good at the time of writing but cannot be guaranteed for the future .) Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Reference Frameworks in Defense Acquisition Programs, published by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Director of Defense Research and Engineering for Advanced Capabilities, May 2020, refer to: https://ac.cto.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MOSA-Ref-Frame-May2020.pdf Summary of the 2018 National Defense Strategy of The United States, authored by Jim Mattis, refer to: https://dod.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2018-National-Defense-Strategy-Summary.pdf FACE™ Technical Standard, Edition 3.1 (C207), published by The Open Group, July 2020; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c207 Technical Standard for SOSA™ Reference Architecture, Edition 1.0 (C212), published by The Open Group, September 2021; refer to: www.opengroup.org/library/c212 Gyroscope Technology and Applications: A Review of the Industrial Perspective, authored by Passaro, Cuccovillo, Valani, De Carlo, and Campanella. Methods for Accuracy Verification of Positioning Module authored by Patric Jansson Beyond GPS: A Multilayered Approach to Addressing PNT Vulnerabilities, authored by Adam Stone, refer to: https://www.orolia.com/beyond-gps-a-multilayered-approach-to-addressing-pnt-vulnerabilities/ Real-Time Integration of a Tactical-Grade IMU and GPS for High-Accuracy Positioning and Navigation, authored by Mark G. Petovello. About the Author Brent Abbott is an R&D technical lead and manager for Orolia Defense & Security, a leader in Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing products. He has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Signal Processing and has worked in the DoD space for more than 13 years. He constantly seeks to promote the advancement of technology as seen through several PNT related patents, publications, and presentations. About The Open Group FACE™ Consortium The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment™ (FACE) Consortium, was formed as a government and industry partnership to define an open avionics environment for all military airborne platform types. Today, it is an aviation-focused professional group made up of industry suppliers, customers, academia, and users. The FACE Consortium provides a vendor-neutral forum for industry and government to work together to develop and consolidate the open standards, best practices, guidance documents, and business strategy necessary for acquisition of affordable software systems that promote innovation and rapid integration of portable capabilities across global defense programs. Further information on the FACE Consortium is available at www.opengroup.org/face . About The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium The Open Group SOSA™ Consortium enables government and industry to collaboratively develop open standards and best practices to enable, enhance, and accelerate the deployment of affordable, capable, interoperable sensor systems. The SOSA Consortium is creating open system reference architectures applicable to military and commercial sensor systems and a business model that balances stakeholder interests. The architectures employ modular design and use widely supported, consensus-based, non-proprietary standards for key interfaces. Further information on the SOSA Consortium is available at www.opengroup.org/sosa . About The Open Group The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards. With more than 870 member organizations, we have a diverse membership that spans all sectors of the technology community – customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, and consultants, as well as academics and researchers. The mission of The Open Group is to drive the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ achieved by: Working with customers to capture, understand, and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies, and share best practices. Working with suppliers, consortia, and standards bodies to develop consensus and facilitate interoperability, to evolve and integrate specifications and open-source technologies. Offering a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia. Developing and operating the industry’s premier certification service and encouraging procurement of certified products. Further information on The Open Group is available at www.opengroup.org . DOWNLOAD PDF

Learn about inertial measurement units (IMUs) and their wide range of applications. Safran Federal Systems has a variety of IMU solutions to meet your mission's needs. Home • PNT Library • IMU Application Guide IMU Application Guide DOWNLOAD PDF By Safran Federal Systems Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) are a critical component to a wide range of systems, from Unmanned systems, munitions and other applications for today’s harshest environments. Safran designs and manufactures High Accuracy Gyro and IMU solutions with industry best SWaP to cost ratio. What is an IMU? A combination of accelerometers, rate gyros and electronics • Three accelerometers in the orthogonal sensor axes • Three rate gyros on the same sensor axes • Inertial electronics (IE) to process and output the signals • Outputs are digital rates, accelerations, and status • May be installed in a standalone chassis with a power supply or used as an Inertial Sensor Assembly (ISA) within a navigator. IMUs provide rate and acceleration data in the ‘x’, ‘y’ and ‘z’ axis offering systems live feedback on their movement. In the case of a guided missile, this feedback data ensures the ordinance stays on target while in aircraft they are a critical component ensuring the avionics suite operates and controls the platform as expected. This guide discusses several different IMU types, their applications and how to choose the best variant for your platform. Evolution of Gyroscope Technologies Safran has invested in the next generation of MEMS and Hemispherical Resonating Gyro (HRG) technologies. These implementations offer optimized Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) characteristics, along with industry-leading reliability at both the component and system levels. MEMS gyro technology takes form in our STIM products offering stabilization, guidance and control capabilities to platforms which are SWaP constrained. HRG technologies range from Tactical to Navigation and Navigation+ grade offering platforms northfinding and navigation capabilities. The next page breaks down these applications and how our IMU systems are best suited for various applications and environments. IMU Applications Matching the right IMU technologies to the appropriate application types is critical to ensuring systems react as expected to their environment. Fundamental gyroscope and accelerometer technology types each have their own strengths, Safran’s experts can help in ensuring the right match for your application. Below are 4 common application types along with an example use case. Stabilization Stabilization of gimballed systems requires high speed (low latency) measurement of platform rotations and vibrations, with low latency feedback to servo mechanisms that cancel out the motion, enabling stable pointing of cameras, other optical systems, or remote weapons. Applications Stabilization of cameras or other optical systems. Stabilization of Remote Weapon Systems Key Attributes High bandwidth Low latency Shock and vibe resilience Guidance/Control Guidance refers to the determination of the desired path of travel, or trajectory, to a designated target. Control refers to the manipulation of the forces, by way of steering controls, thrusters, etc., needed to execute guidance commands while maintaining vehicle stability. Applications Missile guidance, guided munitions, space launches where inertial data are used to control wings and thrusters Key Attributes High bandwidth Low latency Shock and vibe resilience Low cost for attritable systems. Orientation/AHRS Orientation is the ability to provide a local level and a heading reference such as azimuth and elevation (ground applications) or pitch, roll and heading (airborne applications). Orienation can be achieved with medium performance gyros and accelerometers. Applications Provides a navigation aid to smaller aircraft including private jets. May be used as a backup to a full navigation system in a larger commercial aircraft. Key Attributes Good short term bias instability Low noise Low cost for price sensitive commercial markets STIM Product Suite Safran manufactures IMUs and sets a new standard for precision and performance by utilizing our proprietary inertial sensor technology. Our IMUs are engineered to excel in the Defense, Industrial, Aerospace, and Commercial sectors. Gyro range: Up to 1200°/s Gyro bias: 0.3°/hr Gyro ARW: 0.1-0.15°/hr Gyro scale factor: 500 ppm 1sigma Accelerometer Specs Range: Up to 100g Bias: Down to 100μg 1sigma Scale Factor: 200 ppm 1sigma Northfinding Northfinding refers to the precise measurement of Earth’s rotational rate to determine true north. True north is the standard reference for the heading or pointing vector of a vehicle or system.Safran has offerings which are gun-hardened and offer angle accuracy of better than 0.3 mils seclat. Applications Pointing of weapons, determination of heading to target, determination of vehicle heading as an aid to navigation. Key Attributes Low noise Good bias stability Navigation- GPS/INS Navigation refers to the determination, at a given time, of the vehicle’s location and velocity (the “state vector” as well as its attitude (roll, pitch, and yaw). High accuracy position and heading solutions can be obtained from filtered combination of GPS and inertial sensor inputs. Applications Ubiquitous in both commercial and defense aircraft, ground based defense vehicles, surface sea vessels, uncrewed aerial and ground vehicles. Key Attributes Navigation grade bias stability for inertial sensors Navigation- GPS Denied Navigation in GPS challenged theaters requires inertial sensors with extremely high long term stability, enabling high accuracy position and heading determination even when GPS is jammed or spoofed. Applications Necessary for long range undersea navigation, increasingly relevant for defense aircraft due to GPS denial. Key Attributes Long term bias stability of inertial sensors ICONYX ICONYX™ is a high-performance tactical grade Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for guidance and control applications. ICONYX™ is designed to meet the most demanding environmental conditions with extreme accuracy and reliability. Gyro range: Up to 2000°/s Gyro bias: 0.15 °/h 1sigma Gyro ARW: 0.001 °/√h max Gyro scale factor: 50 ppm 1sigma Accelerometer Specs : Range: Up to 100g Bias: Down to 100μg 1sigma Scale Factor: 200 ppm 1sigma DOWNLOAD PDF

Advantages of using multi-GNSS for the end-user, challenges when combining multiple constellations and signals, and different approaches of testing GNSS receivers against jamming and spoofing attacks. Home • PNT Library • Multi-GNSS: Advantages, Challenges, Test Solutions Multi-GNSS: Advantages, Challenges, Test Solutions DOWNLOAD PDF By Tyler Hohman DOWNLOAD PDF

Explore VersaSync Flex, the master clock and network time server designed for precision in harsh environments, including GPS denied environments. Home • Products • Custom Solutions • VersaSync Flex VersaSync Flex VersaSync Flex PRODUCT | RESILIENT PNT Ruggedized MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F, IP65 M-Code Connector: SMA, +3.3V to power active antenna Receiver input: L1/L2 Crypto Key input: DS-101 /DS-102 key loading, front panel connector Security: M-Code (MPE-M) MGUE Coordination through SMC Production Corps, FMS ANY QUESTIONS? GET QUOTE About VersaSync is available in a wide body form factor with a custom extended chassis ideal for land, sea, and airborne applications. Its design can be efficiently outfitted to match your needs, no matter the mission. Built to endure the most demanding conditions, the VersaSync Flex delivers reliable, uninterrupted signals. Applications – Ground – Airborne – Marine/Naval Options – Wide variety of time and frequency signals – Software configurable inputs/outputs – Network sync, set-up and management – Customized COTS available – VICTORY compatible (optional) – High stability mini rubidium option – Alternative Navigation option Easy integration of time and frequency functionality into systems architecture. Click to download the VersaSync Flex data sheet VERSASYNC FLEX DATA SHEET

Test GNSS and PNT sensors, entire PNT systems, CRPA electronics, and create advanced scenarios. Discover tools for testing and automation, data, and reporting. Home • Products • GNSS Testing & Simulation GNSS Testing & Simulation Safran Federal Systems is a leading provider of advanced GNSS Testing & Simulation systems and tools for NAVWAR environments. Browse Simulators Support That Scales With Your Needs Whether you prefer a hands-on experience for a quicker start or need rapid response times, our Premium and Enhanced Technical Support Packages for A-PNT solutions are designed to meet your needs and ensure your peace of mind. Select the level of support that best fits your needs and we'll be there to deliver. 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