HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 17, 2012--
ITT
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has announced a significant development in
the field of GPS technology. To be known as the Exelis GPS Interference,
Detection and Geolocation (IDG), it will provide near real-time
geolocation of intentional and unintentional GPS jamming sources through
a network of sensors and advanced geolocation technology.
“From security to transportation and almost every sector of the economy,
the world relies on receiving precise GPS timing and positioning data,”
said Mark Pisani, vice president and general manager, Precision
Instruments and Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Systems, ITT
Exelis Geospatial Systems. “As GPS jamming devices become cheaper
and more accessible, there is a greater need to protect military,
commercial and industrial systems from a diverse range of threats. This
technology is a major step forward in delivering actionable interference
intelligence to an array of GPS users.”
IDG technology is based upon a network of threat detection sensors that
are networked to a centralized server running Exelis-developed
geolocation algorithms. These sensors would be strategically located
around high-risk areas, such as airports or utility grids, to
instantaneously sense and triangulate the location of the jamming
source. Should a threat be detected, users would receive pin-point
geolocation information and actionable intelligence in order to respond.
The Exelis solution would benefit a broad range of GPS customers and
users. Jamming devices can send out signals capable of disrupting the
synchronization of a utility power grid and creating significant
infrastructure and economic damage. In each of these scenarios, IDG
would detect, analyze and geolocate the hostile signal, sending the
intelligence through a secure network in order for the user to mitigate
the threat.
IDG builds on the rich
legacy Exelis has established in the field of GPS and PNT. Exelis
payloads and payload components have been aboard every GPS satellite for
almost 40 years. Today, Exelis is involved in building tomorrow's Global
Positioning System, developing and integrating the navigation payloads
for GPS
III. Exelis is also providing navigation processing components,
precision monitor station receivers, and key components of the system
security design for the GPS
Operational Control System, also known as GPS OCX.
About ITT Exelis
ITT Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and
information solutions company with strong positions in enduring and
emerging global markets. Exelis is a leader in networked communications,
sensing and surveillance, electronic warfare, navigation, air traffic
solutions and information systems with growing positions in cyber
security, composite aerostructures, logistics and technical services.
The company has a 50-year legacy of innovation and technology expertise,
partnering with customers worldwide to deliver affordable,
mission-critical products and services for managing global threats,
conflicts and complexities. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company
employs about 20,500 people and generated 2011 sales of $5.8 billion. www.exelisinc.com
Source: ITT Exelis
ITT Exelis
Jared Adams, 571-203-7445
jared.adams@exelisinc.com
