FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard

Alternative Precise Network Timing
Mission Need: A precise timing alternative in the event Global Positioning System (GPS) becomes unavailable.
Project Objectives:
• Research, evaluate, and document at least one promising wireless technical
approach for passing precise time using LORAN and dGPS frequencies.
Make a recommendation for a backup timing system to GPS.
• Using data gathered during UrsaNav testing, develop a comprehensive
report on the benefits and feasibility of using LORAN as a timing backup to
GPS.
Key Milestone / Deliverable Schedule:
Project Start ……………………………………………………. 5 Dec 11
Statement of Obligation for CRADA …………....................... 9 Feb 12
CRADA Signed by Both RDC and UrsaNav ..………………. 6 Jun 12
Testing at LORAN Station Wildwood, NJ …..……………….. 12 Apr 13
Testing at LORAN Station Las Cruces, NM ………………….. 22 Jul 13
Results of Alternative to GPS Timing Tech………………….. Mar 14
Briefing of Alternative to GPS Timing Tech to HQ ……………. Apr 14
Project End ………………………………………………………... May14
Sponsor:
Stakeholder(s):
Project #: Tier: RDC POC: CG-926 Domain Lead:
6206 3
LT Mike Grochowski CDR Tung Ly
(860) 271-2816 (202) 475-3011
Expected Benefit:
Add to general R&D knowledge base
Notes:
CG-5PW
CG-6
Project includes use of a Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA).
Indicates RDC product.
UNCLAS/USCG Research & Development Center 11/6/2013
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