Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

By Richard Mason, James Bonomo, Tim Conley, Ryan Consaul, David R. Frelinger, David A. Galvan, Dahlia Anne Goldfeld, Scott A. Grossman, Brian A. Jackson, Michael Kennedy, V. Ray Koym, Jason Mastbaum, Thao (Liz) Nguyen, Jenny Oberholtzer, Ellen M. Pint, Parousia Rockstroh, Melissa Corinne Shostak, Karlyn D. Stanley, Anne Stickells, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Stephen M. Worman

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability
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Because of the widespread use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), concerns have been expressed that a disruption of GPS might require a national investment in backup capabilities. The authors assess the costs associated with realistic threats to domestic, nonmilitary uses of GPS, and review possible additions to the PNT ecosystem in light of those costs.