ICM FOR GPS SIMULATIONS

"In order to evaluate the effects of new navigation systems that integrate communications, GPS and augmentation systems, the Air Force needs an Integrated Communications Module (ICM) that dynamically simulates new signals and interfaces with existingsimulators and test equipment. Avtec's Phase I effort validated the feasibility and benefits of building a hardware-in-the-loop ICM tool that adds an integrated Link-16, LAAS, and JPALS test capability to the 746th Test Squadron's existing GPS/INS/WAAStest capability. The ICM will allow the Air Force to test, evaluate, and characterize new navigation systems that utilize additional data links to supplement GPS (e.g. LAAS, JPALS, and Link-16 RELNAV) with better accuracy, reliability, and availability ofnavigation capabilities.In Phase II AVTEC will build, test, and demonstrate a fully capable ICM prototype for the Air Force. After completing the hardware and software development and testing, the design for a prototype ICM will be finalized and compiled into a technical andscientific report-a PDR level document. The final product of Phase II will be the delivery of the ICM prototype, the final scientific and technical report, and an integration and test plan for Phase III."