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L3Harris is innovating Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology to better serve today’s users and address tomorrow’s next-generation needs. That includes developing complimentary and alternative PNT to keep warfighters on the battlefield connected and secure.
L3Harris is building upon more than 60 years of deploying advanced space technology with extraordinary success in PNT.
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PNT MISSION
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For more than 40 years, L3Harris’ satellite payloads and subsystems have enabled the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System. Our ongoing investments will continue to make this essential service more accurate, reliable and resilient.
Demonstrates the benefits of a multilayer GPS architecture and the ability to reprogram on orbit
Improves reliability, resiliency and speed in responding to emerging threats
Builds upon L3Harris legacy of providing navigation technology for every GPS satellite
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NTS-3 is an advanced experimental satellite that will rapidly deliver game-changing innovations in PNT for the warfighter from a geostationary orbit.
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Navigation technology satellite-3 (Nts-3)
ANTENNAS
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M-Code Type II
NTS-3 Satellite
APNT User Equipment
GPS Satellite & Control
Antennas
Navwar and Tactical Space
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Navigation Warfare and Tactical Space
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TruTrak M-Code Family of Products
Modernized APNT User Equipment
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Dynamic Reference Unit - Hybrid Replacement
Positioning and Navigation Unit
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Improved Position and Azimuth Determining System
Affordable, mature, interoperable capabilities supporting PNT
modernization priorities
Embedded, modernized M-Code GPS user equipment, GPS anti-jam and precision inertial systems for mounted, dismounted, precision fires weapons and launchers, targeting, timing, tactical survey and UAS applications
Modernized M-Code GPS receiver for the Army's latest M1156
Precision Guidance Kit
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L3Harris Provides:
Capabilities enabling assured access to Army tactical space assets and timely, long range reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition (RSTA)
Ground and air sensing and electronic attack systems, such as the Terrestrial Layer System Echelons Above Brigade
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L3Harris Provides:
Position and Navigation Unit (PNU)
L3Harris continues its long-standing record of excellence by providing the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) programs with the highest-performance reliability, quality pointing and position location system capability.
The PNU and its variants point the way for the future direction of land navigation and pointing systems. Utilizing advanced sensors, electronics, software and aiding (GPS and odometer), the PNU delivers precisely what the Army of tomorrow needs, TODAY.
High precision pointing and position location system
High-performance RL-34 ring laser gyros
Common architecture
Dual GPS outputs to hot-start missiles
Integrated Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)
Combat-proven
Nuclear compliant
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PNU Features
Compact Position/Navigation Unit (CPNU)
Control and Display Unit (CDU)
Battery and Charger Unit (BCU)
Porro Prism Assembly (PPA)
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The IPADS system is composed of:
L3Harris' IPADS is a self-contained inertial surveying system developed to meet today’s demanding U.S. Army and Marine Corps survey needs. Survey operations functionality, navigational accuracy, transportability, survivability and affordability requirements drove the system design.
Improved Position and Azimuth Determining System (IPADS)
High-precision common survey delivers efficient mass fires
Impervious to jamming (GPS-unaided mode)
Resistant to jamming (GPS-aided mode)
Navigation aids
Compass rose and digital maps
Simplified user interface
Guides user through survey operations
In-vehicle survey
Combat-proven
Embedded built-in test (BIT)
High-reliability MTBF, low MTTR
No periodic calibration required
Various associated vehicle mounting kits
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IPADS System Features:
IPADS Features
IPADS FEATURES
IPADS System
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ABOUT L3HARRIS
NTS-3 INNOVATIONS
THREATS TO PNT
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
OVERVIEW OF NTS-3
NTS-3 ANIMATION
Artist rendering of the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) shown above a background animation of Earth viewed from space. Image source: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. https://www.l3harris.com/ and Videovo https://www.videvo.net/video/earth-from-space-animation/4825/
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NTS-3 is an advanced experimental satellite that will rapidly deliver game-changing innovations in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for the warfighter.
L3Harris is responsible for designing, developing, integrating and testing NTS-3 – scheduled to launch into geosynchronous orbit (GEO) in 2022. We’re working in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space and Missile Systems Center and United States Space Force for development. Additionally, we’re collaborating with two transition agent Air Force program executive offices (PEOs) – PEO Space and PEO Agile Combat Support.
MAKING PNT MORE ACCURATE, resilient AND RELIABLE
NASA Earth Observatory image by Robert Simmon, using Suomi NPP VIIRS data provided courtesy of Chris Elvidge (NOAA National Geophysical Data Center). Suomi NPP is the result of a partnership between NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Defense.
Animation of NTS-3 orbiting Earth. Image source: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. https://www.l3harris.com/ and NASA (Use of NASA visual information does not imply or constitute NASA endorsement.) https://gpm.nasa.gov/image-use-policy
NASA Earth Observatory image by Robert Simmon, using Suomi NPP VIIRS data provided courtesy of Chris Elvidge (NOAA National Geophysical Data Center). Suomi NPP is the result of a partnership between NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Defense.
Target tracking
U.S. soldier observing topographical data on a computer monitor. Image source: Shutterstock https://www.shutterstock.com/license
Radio Communications
U.S. soldier in the field using radio communications. Image source: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. https://www.l3harris.com/
Aerial Refueling
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Burdett. Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
F-35 aircraft being refueled. Image source: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Burdett. Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
U.S. soldier in the field using a communication device. Image source: Shutterstock https://www.shutterstock.com/license
Missile and Artillery Guidance
U.S. missile shown on aircraft.
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Background design element – artist representation of a GPS display. Image source: Shutterstock https://www.shutterstock.com/license
The U.S. military depends on PNT capabilities to enable everything from combat aircraft, warships and weapons systems, to individual soldiers on the ground.
It’s crucial to the warfighter’s ability to operate safely, successfully and with precision across all domains.
In fact, radio communications, information gathering, missile and artillery guidance, aerial refueling, target tracking and electronic warfare all rely on PNT information.
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
SPOOFING
SPOOFING
Spoofing involves maliciously feeding false PNT information to a receiver in such a way that the deception remains undetected – in order to lead missions, systems and soldiers astray or into harm’s way.
U.S. Marine Corps running training exercises. Image source: U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released. Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
JAMMING
JAMMING
Jamming is the intentional interference of the signal that prevents it from being received.
U.S. military operations rely on access to assured PNT. The technology, however, is susceptible to a growing array of threats, such as jamming and spoofing.
Protecting PNT signals has become a matter of global security.
Enter NTS-3 – this experimental satellite will demonstrate the benefits of a multilayer PNT architecture and the ability to quickly broadcast a new PNT signal if the enemy is jamming or spoofing the existing one.
THREATS TO THE U.S. MILITARY’S PNT CAPABILITIES
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Adapts to alternate platforms and hosts for launch flexibility and lower launch costs
Commercial Off-the-shelf Bus
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Improves signal availability and performance by detecting and autocorrecting anomalies
Timekeeping
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Receives GPS for the first time on a satellite that transmits GPS, enabling autonomous navigation and uninterrupted service during station keeping
Cion Antenna/Receiver
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Generates steerable regional spot beams to simultaneously service multiple areas of operation
Active Electronically Steerable Phased Array
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Is reprogrammable on orbit with flexibility to support improved error correction, signal combination and new signal types
Enhanced Signal Processor
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Uploads new PNT signals quickly for rapid response to dynamic, emerging threats
Agile Waveform Platform
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GIVING PNT SIGNALS A SUIT OF ARMOR
NTS-3 will on-orbit test innovative technologies to enhance the stability, availability, integrity and accuracy of military PNT capabilities.
Artist rendering of NTS-3 orbiting Earth. Image source: L3Harris Technologies, Inc. https://www.l3harris.com/ and Shutterstock https://www.shutterstock.com/license
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L3Harris is proud to be the prime system integrator for NTS-3 – making PNT signals as resilient, agile and reliable as the warfighters who depend upon them.
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Improves signal availability and performance by detecting and autocorrecting anomalies
Timekeeping
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Receives GPS for the first time on a satellite that transmits GPS, enabling autonomous navigation and uninterrupted service during station keeping
Cion Antenna/Receiver
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Generates steerable regional spot beams to simultaneously service multiple areas of operation
Active Electronically Steerable Phased Array
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Adapts to alternate platforms and hosts for launch flexibility and lower launch costs
Commercial Off-the-shelf Bus
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Is reprogrammable on orbit with flexibility to support improved error correction, signal combination and new signal types
Enhanced Signal Processor
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Uploads new PNT signals quickly for rapid response to dynamic, emerging threats
Agile Waveform Platform
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GIVING PNT SIGNALS A SUIT OF ARMOR
NTS-3 will on-orbit test innovative technologies to enhance the stability, availability, integrity and accuracy of military PNT capabilities.
SPOOFING
SPOOFING
Spoofing involves maliciously feeding false PNT information to a receiver in such a way that the deception remains undetected – in order to lead missions, systems and soldiers astray or into harm’s way.
U.S. Marine Corps running training exercises. Image source: U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released. Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
JAMMING
JAMMING
Jamming is the intentional interference of the signal that prevents it from being received.
U.S. military operations rely on access to assured PNT. The technology, however, is susceptible to a growing array of threats, such as jamming and spoofing.
Protecting PNT signals has become a matter of global security.
Enter NTS-3 – this experimental satellite will demonstrate the benefits of a multilayer PNT architecture and the ability to quickly broadcast a new PNT signal if the enemy is jamming or spoofing the existing one.
THREATS TO THE U.S. MILITARY’S PNT CAPABILITIES
Target tracking
Radio Communications
Aerial Refueling
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Electronic waRfare
Missile and Artillery Guidance
The U.S. military depends on PNT capabilities to enable everything from combat aircraft, warships and weapons systems, to individual soldiers on the ground.
It’s crucial to the warfighter’s ability to operate safely, successfully and with precision across all domains.
In fact, radio communications, information gathering, missile and artillery guidance, aerial refueling, target tracking and electronic warfare all rely on PNT information.
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
NTS-3 is an advanced experimental satellite that will rapidly deliver game-changing innovations in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for the warfighter.
L3Harris is responsible for designing, developing, integrating and testing NTS-3 – scheduled to launch into geosynchronous orbit (GEO) in 2022. We’re working in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space and Missile Systems Center and United States Space Force for development. Additionally, we’re collaborating with two transition agent Air Force program executive offices (PEOs) – PEO Space and PEO Agile Combat Support.
MAKING PNT MORE ACCURATE, resilient AND RELIABLE
GEOSTATIONARY
ORBIT
NTS-3
NAvigation Technology Satellite - 3
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ABOUT L3HARRIS
NTS-3 INNOVATIONS
THREATS TO PNT
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
OVERVIEW OF NTS-3
NTS-3 ANIMATION
L3Harris is proud to be the prime system integrator for NTS-3 – making PNT signals as resilient, agile and reliable as the warfighters who depend upon them.
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Adapts to alternate platforms and hosts for launch flexibility and lower launch costs
Commercial Off-the-shelf Bus
Uploads new PNT signals quickly for rapid response to dynamic, emerging threats
Agile Waveform Platform
Is reprogrammable on orbit with flexibility to support improved error correction, signal combination and new signal types
Enhanced Signal Processor
Generates steerable regional spot beams to simultaneously service multiple areas of operation
Active Electronically Steerable Phased Array
Receives GPS for the first time on a satellite that transmits GPS, enabling autonomous navigation and uninterrupted service during station keeping
Cion Antenna/Receiver
Improves signal availability and performance by detecting and autocorrecting anomalies
Timekeeping
GIVING PNT SIGNALS A SUIT OF ARMOR
NTS-3 will on-orbit test innovative technologies to enhance the stability, availability, integrity and accuracy of military PNT capabilities.
SPOOFING
Spoofing involves maliciously feeding false PNT information to a receiver in such a way that the deception remains undetected – in order to lead missions, systems and soldiers astray or into harm’s way.
U.S. Marine Corps running training exercises. Image source: U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson/Released. Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
JAMMING
Jamming is the intentional interference of the signal that prevents it from being received.
U.S. military operations rely on access to assured PNT. The technology, however, is susceptible to a growing array of threats, such as jamming and spoofing.
Protecting PNT signals has become a matter of
global security.
Enter NTS-3 – this experimental satellite will demonstrate the benefits of a multilayer PNT architecture and the ability to quickly broadcast a
new PNT signal if the enemy is jamming or spoofing
the existing one.
THREATS TO THE U.S. MILITARY’S PNT CAPABILITIES
Target tracking
Radio Communications
Aerial Refueling
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Electronic waRfare
Missile and Artillery Guidance
The U.S. military depends on PNT capabilities to enable everything from combat aircraft, warships and weapons systems, to individual soldiers on the ground.
It’s crucial to the warfighter’s ability to operate safely, successfully and with precision across all domains.
In fact, radio communications, information gathering, missile and artillery guidance, aerial refueling, target tracking and electronic warfare all rely on PNT information.
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
NTS-3 is an advanced experimental satellite that will rapidly deliver game-changing innovations in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for the warfighter.
L3Harris is responsible for designing, developing, integrating and testing NTS-3 – scheduled to launch into geosynchronous orbit (GEO) in 2022. We’re working in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space and Missile Systems Center and United States Space Force for development. Additionally, we’re collaborating with two transition agent Air Force program executive offices (PEOs) – PEO Space and PEO Agile Combat Support.
MAKING PNT MORE ACCURATE, resilient AND RELIABLE
GEOSTATIONARY
ORBIT
NTS-3
NAvigation Technology Satellite - 3
ABOUT L3HARRIS
NTS-3 INNOVATIONS
THREATS TO PNT
MILITARY PNT APPLICATIONS
OVERVIEW OF NTS-3
NTS-3 ANIMATION