Spirent GPS simulation systems test not only the airborne GPS receiver but can also simulate the space-based and ground-based augmentation systems, enabling integrated system testing.
Civil aviation navigation and positioning systems have specialised requirements for integrity and availability, linked to approved safety cases. Thorough testing and certification is therefore a key requirement. Unlike live flight trials, testing in a laboratory using a GPS/GNSS simulator is repeatable and controlled, as well as being less costly. Lab trials enable testing in extreme and error conditions that are not readily achieved in flight trials. GPS/GNSS simulation lends itself ideally to certification and type approval applications.
Spirent is widely recognised as the premier supplier of positioning and navigation simulation test systems to the civil aviation industry and is regularly used by leading aviation authorities and system developers in USA, Europe and Asia.
GNSS simulation systems are available that simulate GPS, Galileo, BeiDou-2, GLONASS and SBAS signals in a controlled and repeatable.
Spirent GNSS simulation systems are available with a range of features designed to enable development, integration, verification and certification testing:
- Support for all GPS frequencies including the new GPS L5 signal
- SBAS support (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
- Galileo, BeiDou-2 and GLONASS support
- Coherent Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) VHF data broadcast simulator available
- Full 6DOF Aircraft models included in software
- Real-time hardware in the loop testing via interactive control interface
- Full range of nominal, adversarial and error states can be tested in a controlled and progressive manner, including simulation of actual historical GPS system problems
- Repeat historical observed GPS system problems
SPIRENT'S VALUE FOR GNSS CIVIL AVIATION TESTING
Spirent has wide experience of helping companies in this sector understand their test issues and the best approach to testing. All of our simulation solutions share our commitment to technical excellence, quality and reliability so that you can rely on the results you get while benefiting from Spirent’s near 30 years as specialists in GNSS testing.
- Recreate a wide range of test and safety cases
- GPS, Galileo, BeiDou-2, SBAS and GBAS testing at L1 and multi-frequency supported
- Real-time hardware in the loop capability
DLR Institute of Space Systems
The DLR institute required a GPS simulation platform that was flexible and easy to use. They needed to hit the ground running. Find out more
DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation
The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation required a specialised solution that wasn’t available off the shelf. Find out more.
ipi-Institut
The IPI-institute had a very specific simulation requirement for end user testing within the automotive marketplace. Find out more.
LOCOSYS
LOCOSYS needed a flexible GPS platform for their own, and their customers testing requirements, they chose Spirent. Find out more.
Septentrio
When Septentrio were looking for a new way to characterise their new algorithms, they turned to Spirent. Find out more.
ST-Ericsson Case Study
ST Ericsson was looking to reduce time and travel costs incurred during extensive testing and development phases of their GPS and GNSS receiver chipsets. Find out more.
