Inside GNSS SIGNALS enews, June 30, 2016: GPS OCX Breaches Nunn-McCurdy, Galileo's 4-Seater, GPS Backup Moves Ahead

June 30, 2016

DHS, PNT ExCom Move on Backing Up GPS

[SIGNALS exclusive] The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward to establish a backup for the position, navigation, and timing (PNT) information provided by GPS. This month the agency assumed the lead in a yearlong effort to specifically define the requirements for an alternative source of timing information to and released a solicitation for research to help protect critical infrastructure from timing disruption or spoofing. (more) <http://www.insidegnss.com/node/5010>

Air Force Declares Nunn-McCurdy Breach on GPS OCX

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James declared a critical Nunn-McCurdy breach on the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (OCX) today (June 30, 2016). (more)

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White Paper, Press Conference Reveal China's Current Plans for BeiDou

A white paper published by the Chinese government earlier this month outlining the action plan for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) and a press conference featuring the director of the BDS management office provided new details on the progress for China's GNSS program. (more)

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Army Plans Awards, RFP for Assured PNT with(out) GPS

[SIGNALS exclusive] The U.S. Army will soon release new contracts and a post-Milestone B solicitation as part of its shift to a system of systems approach for making sure warfighters have the position, navigation, and timing (PNT) information they need regardless of issues with getting the GPS signal. (more)

Four-Satellite Launch Dispenser Ready for Galileo Ride on Ariane 5

A new dispenser for a modified Ariane 5 rocket, capable of carrier four satellites into middle Earth orbit, has passed an extended test campaign and approved for launch, removing a final hurdle for accelerating development of the Galileo constellation. (more)

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