Spectracom, a global leader in resilient PNT (RPNT) solutions and the Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best Resilient PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) Solution in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has released a new white paper focusing on recent advances in hardening military PNT systems.
The proliferation of GNSS-degrading and denying devices across state and non-state actors can put soldiers and communications systems in jeopardy.
Traditional PNT devices utilize various alternative internal components to maintain holdover of the PNT data during loss of GNSS input, but are susceptible to drift over time.
The white paper details evolving technologies to make PNT systems more resilient, and covers:
- Evolution of Assured PNT
- A Recap of GNSS: Strengths and Weaknesses
- Examples of Jamming and Spoofing
- Interference Detection and Mitigation
- Smart Reference Monitoring Software
- STL – Satellite Time and Location Solutions
- Interference Testing
(Satellite Time and Location Signal Technology (STL) can be used as a secure signal of opportunity to complement GPS and other GNSS satellite signals, making the applications more accurate, secure, and less prone to interference and attack. Courtesy of Spectracom and YouTube)
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Authored by noted industry expert John Fischer, vice president of advanced research and development at Spectracom, and Hendrik van Edig, documentation engineer, the white paper is written for technical and non-technical professionals involved in planning, designing and deploying PNT systems.
Resilient PNT systems are used where even the smallest discrepancy in data accuracy, availability and stability can result in a mission failure, loss of life, or battlefield disadvantages, and significant economic loss.
The 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program
American Security Today’s 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East was an overwhelming success, with distinguished guests from National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Executives from companies allied to Government.
Over 100 professionals gathered from across North America and the Middle East to be honored from disciplines across the Security Industry in their respective fields which included:
- The Department of Homeland Security
- The Department of Justice
- The Security Exchange Commission
- State and Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies, and
- Leaders in Private Security
Recognized for their Innovative Training and Education Programs, Outstanding Product Development Achievements and Exciting New Technologies to address the growing Homeland Security Threats our Nation is facing.
American Security Today was formed after careful reflection of 9/11 and its aftermath when the Department of Homeland Security was established and there was an immediate explosion of new products and solutions for what was perceived as an imminent second attack on primary targets in the United States.
As time moved forward from 9/11 itself and in recent years, the threats to our nation have evolved from a large scale 9/11 type attack to:
- Domestic and International Terrorist Attacks carried out by ‘lone wolves’ and coordinated individuals
- Cybersecurity breach attacks against our government agencies, financial institutions and critical infrastructure facilities
- Unprecedented urban violence
- Cultural shifts and societal media bias, which make it increasingly difficult to secure our nation in this constantly evolving threat environment.
These current circumstances have put forward another rapid expansion of new ideas, products and solutions to combat these ever changing challenges.
These changes have called for a new generation of security experts in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields who need real time knowledge of our ever growing threats.
These experts include the Government at the Federal, State and Local levels as well as from Private Firms specializing in Physical Security, Port Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security responsible for implementing coordinated security measures to ensure our Nation’s Security and improve Public Safety.
Together, each of these entities work together seamlessly on the front lines of protecting our communities, to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’
AST focuses on Homeland Security and Public Safety Breaking News, the Newest Initiatives and Hottest Technologies in Physical & IT Security, essential to meeting today’s growing security challenges.
To highlight the tremendous accomplishments of agencies and firms receiving this prestigious award, be on the the lookout for American Security Today’s Annual December ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Year in Review.’
To learn more about evolving technologies to make PNT systems more resilient, download “Making Military PNT Systems Resilient Against Threats: Recent Advances” at https://spectracom.com/Resilient-PNT-White-Paper.
