GPS World, May 2012
THE BUSINESS Blast from the Past Back in 1988 GNSS simulators took up a little more space than the desktop units of today Here Andy Addy of Spirent Federal uses a STR2740 system In 1991 Spirent brought multi channel signal simulation to a desktop system and in 1998 the company produced the first commercial GLONASS simulator Today Spirent is among several companies that offer multi GNSS simulation and hybrid positioning test solutions See Spirent Federals 21st century simulator and simulators from seven other companies in GPS Worlds first Simulator Buyers Guide starting on page 34 CONSUMER OEM Spectracom Offers GSG 52 Spectracoms latest GPS constellation simulator the GSG 52 RF Signal Generator allows for in line product testing of navigation fix and positioning functions of integrated GPS or alternate GNSS receivers In a compact portable form factor the GSG 52 offers 4 channel simulation The GSG 52 is a lower end alternative to Spectracoms GSG 54 and GSG 55 models yet is fully upgradable to greater functionality at any time including increased channel count up to 16 receiver trajectory control and SBAS simulation In addition the GSG 52 platform provides for an upgrade path for dual GPS GLONASS receivers Leap Seconds The GSG 52 is also useful for leap second testing Users and developers of critical GPS systems have until June 30 to evaluate effects of the leap second discontinuity on their devices and software June 12 15 2012 Tutorials June 12 Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs Colorado Co Sponsored by Joint Service Data Exchange JSDE and The Institute of Navigation ION SESSION TOPICS Advanced Security Technologies SAASM NEW Q Alternate Navigation Technologies I II and III Atomic Clocks and Timing Applications Autonomous Navigation Aviation Applications Battlefield Smart Phone Applications NEW NEW NEW Q Collaborative Navigation Techniques Q GPS Constellation Performance Military Navigation Technology The Foundation for Military Ops Q GPS in Military Applications Navigation NEW Warfare Q GPS Modernization Q Land Applications Q Marine Applications NEW MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit Q Micro Navigation Applications Q Military GPS Antenna Technologies and Interference Mitigation Q Military GPS Receivers and Military GPS Receiver Technology Q Military GPS Use and Experiences Q Missile Applications Q Modeling and Simulation Q Multi Sensor Solutions for Guidance Navigation and Control Q Navigating in Challenged Environments e g Urban Indoor and Sub Surface Navigation Precision Azimuth Sensing Q Robust Navigation Systems Solutions Q Space and Satellite Applications Q Warfighter Requirements and Solutions Q Classified Session Sponsored by The Joint Navigation Warfare Center classified 4 Eyes Q Cross Talk Panel classified 4 Eyes EXHIBIT SPACE IS AVAILABLE Register today at www jointnavigation org GPS World May 2012 www gpsworld com 32
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