Date of Award
9-17-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Systems Engineering and Management
First Advisor
David R. Jacques, PhD.
Abstract
The Global Positioning System (GPS) developed and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) provides a way for users to determine position, navigation and timing (PNT). GPS provides an extraordinary capability that has become instrumental in all aspects of our day to day lives. As new technologies such as automated vehicles and unmanned aircraft continue to be developed, a reliable back up to GPS is required to ensure the PNT data generated in these systems is accurate. This research studies a potential architecture for deploying a nationwide network of ground based pseudolites that would act to supplement and backup GPS for US operations. In addition this research develops a tailorable model for determining pseudolite coverage based on currently available ground infrastructure, varied transmit power levels, and different frequencies.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-ENV-MS-15-S-37
DTIC Accession Number
ADA622131
Recommended Citation
Deifel, Justin H. and Pena, Albert J., "An Analysis of CONUS Based Deployment of Pseudolites for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Systems" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 229.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/229