DocumentCode :
947810
Title :
Navigating towards the future: transitioning from terrestrial radio navigation to satellite navigation and airborne surveillance
Author :
Blakey, John H.
Author_Institution :
Northrop Grumman Integrated Syst., Melbourne, FL, USA
Volume :
21
Issue :
5
fYear :
2006
fDate :
5/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
17
Lastpage :
21
Abstract :
This paper presents a proposal for transitioning from terrestrial-based navigation aids to implementing satellite and airborne surveillance as the primary navigation means. The transition occurs through several steps. First, the installation and use of modern navigation and surveillance equipment is mandated by the regulatory organizations. The installations should take place in a sequenced fashion to allow time for companies to absorb the initial cost. Next, the existing network of terrestrial navigation aids is down-sized leaving only the areas of heaviest use in service. At this point, the global positioning system (GPS) will be deemed the primary method of terrestrial and oceanic travel. Finally, terrestrial navigation stations will be available around airports and the remaining stations will be put in a standby condition for use in the event of a national emergency. This paper will discuss the security benefits and examples of cost savings through implementation of these steps.
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; surveillance; GPS; Global Positioning System; airborne surveillance; regulatory organizations; satellite navigation; surveillance equipment; terrestrial navigation stations; terrestrial radio navigation; Air safety; Aircraft navigation; Airports; Costs; Global Positioning System; Radio navigation; Radio transmitters; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Surveillance;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0885-8985
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2006.1635169
Filename :
1635169
Link To Document :
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