It has been a busy year at The Modern Battlespace, and for the defense industry at large. No one could have anticipated the sheer disruption that COVID-19 would cause in…
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Navigation
U.S. Marine Corps Looks to Machine Learning to Better Leverage PNT Data
by Chelsea Barone July 23, 2019Optimizing Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) data goes a long way for the warfighter in theater. It ensures they have the most accurate navigation information possible and helps drive mission…
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Sea Air Space Expo and Satellite 2019 Highlight the Importance of Space to Warfighter Success
by Justin Lee May 20, 2019It is no new idea to suggest that military effectiveness is based in large part on the accessibility of information, but it has become increasingly clear—as Vice President Pence said…
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What is M-Code and Where to Learn More About Next-Gen Military GPS
by Justin Lee April 26, 2019GPS is an integral part of our ever more connected world. From guiding us to the nearest Denny’s after a ten-hour drive, to figuring out how many minutes we have…
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The year 2018 is coming to a close and it’s been a great first year for The Modern Battlespace. We’ve had the opportunity to cover pressing trends in the defense…
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Ground Communication
A Day Without Space: Re-Thinking Today’s PNT Threat Environment
by Chelsea Barone November 19, 2018Ask any professional in the defense industry, and they’ll tell you that the battlespace is far from what it used to be even just 10 years ago. Today, warfighters are…
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Navigation
Asking the Tough Safety Questions about Opening up Access to GPS and GNSS Bands
by Chelsea Barone May 2, 2018In a recent article on GPS World1, Bradford Parkinson, vice-chair at the U.S. PNT Advisory Board, explored the repercussions of the possibility for the FCC to allow high-powered, ground-based, communication…
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Navigation
In Today’s Battlespace, Signal Diversity Strengthens Satellite Precision, Navigation, and Timing
by Greg Gutt April 9, 2018The reliance of global positioning satellite (GPS) signals is growing every year for navigation, tracking, timing, and much more. Its not only what average citizens rely upon as they search…
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Navigation
Identifying a GPS Alternative for PNT is Easier Said than Done
by Chelsea Barone March 1, 2018GPS has been a mainstay for the United States military since the 90s and has helped power mission critical efforts including force deployment, force navigation, logistical support and vehicle navigation.…