NTA is leading the way on LC-TERM navigation, a program that is providing advancements to inertial sensor technologies, development of new navigation sensors and aids, navigation simulation and modeling, system test and evaluation, and development of advanced prototype navigation system hardware. This program covers all aspects of the current navigation landscape. Deliveries from this program are advanced simulation and modeling capabilities that utilize models of state-of-the-art navigation sensors and aids, such as star trackers, advanced GPS anti-jam receivers, and alternative navigation. These technologies are also being integrated into a modular real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test capability. This HWIL will provide the ability to test existing and prototype navigation systems, utilizing a suite of navigation sensors and GPS Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) simulation capabilities. In addition to development of advanced simulation, modeling and test capabilities; NTA is developing three TRL level 6 prototype Navigation systems that will integrate the suite of sensors advanced by the program. The integration, test and evaluation of these navigation systems will be performed in realistic flight scenarios utilizing the HWIL capabilities of the Navigation Test Bed. These prototype navigation systems are also planned to be used in live-sky range testing. The advancements of these new technologies and systems will directly feed capabilities down-stream for fielded systems.
LC-TERM Test Bed Development
