THE 2012 JOINT NAVIGATION CONFERENCE — Military Navigation Technology: The Foundation for Military Ops
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JNC 2012 Organizers
Chair:
Paul Olson, U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC)
Vice Chair:
Bill Bollwerk, U.S. Naval Observatory
FOUO U.S. ONLY Track Chairs
John Del Colliano, U.S. Army CERDEC
Greg Kohls, ASC Combat Electronic Division
Ron Beard, Naval Research Laboratory
Jalal Mapar, Department of Homeland Security
4-EYES Classified Sessions (Secret/REL)
West Kasper, Joint Navigation Warfare Center
4-EYES CLASSIFIED Panel Discussion (Secret/REL)
James Doherty, Institute for Defense Analyses
Donald Jewell,
Institute for Defense Analyses
The Joint Services Data Exchange (JSDE) and The Institute of Navigation (ION) will co-host the 2012 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC 2012) for the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado from June 11-14, 2012. The theme for this year’s conference will be:
“Military Navigation Technology: The Foundation for Military Ops”
The 2012 JNC will be the largest U.S. military navigation conference of the year with joint service and government participation. The event will focus on technical advances in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) with emphasis on joint development, test and support of affordable PNT systems, logistics, and integration. From an operational perspective, the conference will also focus on advances in battlefield applications of GPS, critical strengths or weaknesses of fielded navigation devices, warfighter PNT requirements & solutions, and navigation warfare.
FOUO U.S. ONLY JNC conference attendance (June 11-13) will be controlled by the Joint Navigation Warfare Center and will be restricted to U.S. citizens only. The classified sessions will have 4-Eyes access (June 14) for citizens of U.S., Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. All participants must establish a need to know and be approved by the Joint Navigation Warfare Center security office.
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
Abstracts Due March 1, 2012
All abstracts must be written for public release with intent to present in an U.S. ONLY environment. Abstracts should include a presentation summary consisting of between 800 and 1000 words, describe objectives, anticipated or actual results, conclusions, any key innovative steps and the significance of your work. Short abstracts and abstracts not approved for public release will be de-weighted in the selection process. Note that you must be a citizen of the US to submit an abstract for FOUO U.S. only sessions (June 11-13) and/or a citizen of the US, AUS, CAN or the UK to submit an abstract for the 4-eyes classified sessions (June 14). Abstracts should be submitted electronically no later than March 1.
To submit your abstract go to the abstract submission page. Complete all boxes on the abstract submission form. Enter or paste abstract text directly into the appropriate box on the online submission form. Abstracts may also be e-mailed to abstracts@ion.org as a Microsoft Word™, WordPerfect™, or text file. Please indicate the abstract title, the most appropriate session(s) for the paper, a list of all authors and affiliations, and the primary contact author’s complete mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail.
Abstracts received electronically will be acknowledged electronically. Abstract titles and corresponding contact authors will be posted weekly on the JNC website. If your name does not appear after two weeks, please contact the ION® office at 703-366-2723 or via e-mail at meetings@ion.org.
You will be notified of acceptance after April 1.
Classified Session Abstracts: Abstracts submitted for classified sessions should be written for public release and submitted according to the submission guidelines described above. If your abstract cannot be written for public release, please contact the ION® National Office for instructions. Final presentations are not required for the selected abstracts in the classified sessions.
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
All presentations, unclassified and classified, will only be released to U.S. citizens who were approved to attend the conference by the Joint Navigation Warfare Center. Speakers presenting as part of the classified sessions (June 14) must provide foreign disclosure approval to the Joint Navigation Warfare Center NLT by May 30, 2012. Presenters are reminded that foreign disclosure approval does not authorize release under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Your organization must ensure appropriate ITAR approvals are obtained in accordance with your organizational policy.
Sessions will consist of presentations. An electronic copy of your final FOUO presentation (typically a PowerPoint file) with signed release form must be received by the ION National Office by June 22, 2012. Classified presentations will be due to the JNWC by May 30, 2012. Presenters will receive a speaker’s kit with presentation guidelines and additional meeting information. All presenters are required to pay conference registration fees. You must be a citizen of the US to present at the conference June 11-13 or a citizen of the US, AUS, CAN or the UK to present at the classified session on June 14.
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SESSION TOPICS
Advanced Security Technologies/SAASM
Advanced technology related to such topics as the innovative use of GPS M-code, User Equipment (UE)
Security Architectures, GPS receivers without Traffic Encryption Key (TEK), network enabled GPS receivers,
GNSS signal integrity using advanced algorithms and GNSS capable GPS Software Defined Radios (SDR).
Chairs: John Langer, The Aerospace Corporation; Dr. Joe J. Rushanan, The MITRE Corporation
Alternate Navigation Technologies: I, II and III
These sessions will focus on alternative navigation technologies to traditional GPS/INS solutions.
Presentations that describe navigation sensors and techniques using vision based/camera measurements,
RF-based signals (other than GPS), signals of opportunity (SOOP), laser-aided, celestial, bathymetric,
gravimetric, nature-inspired navigation, or other novel techniques that seek to provide navigation in
environments where GPS is not available are highly desirable.
Session I: Natural Occurring Measurement Sources (gravity, magnetic fields, lightening)
Chairs: Mark Smearcheck, Air Force Institute of Technology; David Lyon, U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Session II: RF Aided (non-GPS)
Chairs: Lin Haas, Argon ST/A Boeing Company; Dr. Stew DeVilbiss, AFRL Sensors Directorate
Session III: Vision Aided
Chairs: Dr. Gary McGraw, Rockwell Collins; Dr. Richard Madison, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Atomic Clocks and Timing Applications
Current warfighting systems have become increasing reliant upon Precise Time and Frequency (PTandF) not
only for positioning but for secure communications and computer networking. These needs have been supported
by GPS and its timing capabilities and have stimulated the need for alternative and more precise
time keeping systems. This session will address developments in timing applications for military systems
and the generation of PTandF to support these applications.
Chairs: David Howe, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Joe White, Naval Research Center
Autonomous Navigation
Use of GPS and complementary navigation technology in the development and operation of military
robots, ground and air vehicles, and sensors with an autonomous guidance element including surveillance,
emergency locator, search and rescue, formation flying/positioning, autonomous shipboard landing and
autonomous airborne refueling. Assessment and improvements in solutions and reliability for autonomous
navigation in operational environments and military applications will be discussed.
Chairs: Maj. Kenneth Fisher, Air Force Institute of Technology; Josh Torgerson, The Charles Stark Draper
Laboratory, Inc.
Aviation Applications
The use of navigation systems for military aviation, including future PNT requirements for aviation, integration into
multi-mode systems and flight testing of PNT applications. Aircraft based processing, including integrity monitoring
(RAIM/FDE) and GNSS/INS integration to support aviation requirements. Integration of satellite navigation
technology into military aircraft design, air traffic management and airport surface navigation and guidance.
Chairs: Ann Adams, Honeywell; Christopher Harvey, ARINC (invited)
Battlefield Smart Phone Applications
This session will focus on the use of Smart Phones to support positioning and the distribution of situation
awareness information. Use of components within the Smart Phone such as GPS and accelerometers,
and/or the integration of Smart Phones with sensors to enhance position robustness and accuracy in all
environments. Concepts for providing warfighters with military GPS capabilities, including embedded,
wired/wireless interfaces, sleds, or other means.
Chairs: Marvin May, Pennsylvania State University; Kevin Coggins, PD PNT
Collaborative Navigation Techniques
As access to networks continues to improve and expand, a great deal of information can be passed or made
available that enhances the performance and capabilities of the warfighter in their missions. This topic
addresses techniques for exploiting network connectivity to assist and improve navigation and navigation
related solutions. This includes efforts for supplying accurate up-to-date information to navigation
processors, sharing of data for relative navigation solutions within a defined group, determining situational
awareness for the warfighter, and providing pertinent navigation related information for missions such as
search and rescue, targeting, joint operations, and other applications requiring complex coordination. Of
interest are efforts and technologies that support the ability for navigation systems to share information
amongst a number of other users, synergistically improving group's overall performance. This topic also
includes the use of network connected devices for navigation such as Smart phones, navigation apps, GPS
based personal navigation systems with on-line maps, etc.
Chairs: Dr. Carole Teolis, TRX Systems, Inc.; Dr. Frank van Graas, Ohio University
GPS Constellation Performance
The GPS constellation provides precision navigation to millions of civilian and military users daily. The constellation's
health, availability, accuracy, and overall performance are the focus of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron with support
from the GPS Wing. Independent test organizations provide additional insights into how GPS performs to meet
unique user needs. This session focuses on the GPS constellation, technologies used to manage the constellation, and
looks at future requirements and technologies needed to maintain current and future user needs.
Chairs: Willard Marquis, Lockheed Martin; Karl Kovach, The Aerospace Corporation
GPS in Military Applications/Navigation Warfare
Integration of GPS into new and existing military systems. M-code signal development and testing. Precision
weapon delivery and military applications in land, sea, air, and space using GPS. Development of new military GPS
and auxiliary sensor hardware. Includes interference and jamming aspects of GNSS from an unclassified perspective.
Chair: Patricia Geraci, AFRL Sensors Directorate; Bill Pettus, U.S. Army PD PNT
GPS Modernization
New military capabilities and performance, including integrity and accuracy improvement concepts. Modernized
space segment, and control segment. New GPS. Research and development status. Impact on future applications.
Chairs: Mark Crews, ITT Geospatial Systems (invited); LtCol Matthew Johnson, Navstar GPS Joint Program
Office (invited)
Land Applications
Concepts, requirements, performance and operational experience with the use of military navigation
systems for land vehicle automation and guidance, and issues associated with precision control.
Chairs: Chris Roberts, U.S. AMRDEC WDI Directorate RDMR-WDG-N; Robert Innocenti, U.S. Army PD PNT
Marine Applications
Military navigation systems operation in a marine environment, including waterway navigation, harbor
entrance/approach (HEA), port entry and docking, ocean and harbor control of vessels, and precision berthing
operations. Abstract addressing military marine applications, including vessel tracking systems, mine
recovery and exploration.
Chairs: CDR Harry Wilson, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters; CDR Gerald McMurray, U.S. Navy
MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit
This session will provide a review of the latest developments, manufacturing technologies and applications
of MEMS IMUs having potential to yield size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-C) benefits to warfighters. This
will include device and electronics minimization, new interface standards, and algorithms that will enable
accuracy improvement.
Chairs: Andrei Shkel, DARPA; Brian Grantham, U.S. Army AMRDEC
Micro Navigation Applications
Concepts, requirements, performance and operational experiences utilizing navigation systems that are
Size Weight and Power (SWaP) limited, to include, but not limited to, systems that are man-portable,
sensor systems and unmanned micro vehicles.
Chairs: Dr. Howard Last, Institute for Defense Analyses; Kevin Shortelle, System Dynamics International, Inc.
Military GPS/Antenna Technologies and Interference Mitigation
Antenna designs for GNSS with emphasis on size, gain control, multiple frequency coverage, multipath
mitigation, and RF interference suppression. Combined effects of interference on military receivers, interference
mitigation techniques and limits of performance.
Chairs: Dr. Ira Weiss, The Aerospace Corporation; Al Morrison, SAIC
Military GPS Receivers and Military GPS Receiver Technology
Military GPS receiver designs and algorithms. Future concepts including hardware, algorithms and techniques
related to rapid acquisition, improved code and/or carrier tracking performance, high accuracy
position solutions, reduced computational loads. In addition, flexible receiver architectures for GNSS receivers;
receiver implementations using programmable processors or reconfigurable Field Programmable
Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Unique approaches to military GPS software receivers. Unique advantages of software
receivers. Implementation of new approaches. Demonstration of novel advantages of unique approaches
to software receivers.
Chairs: Steven Stockbridge, AFRL Munitions Directorate; David Lewis, Raytheon
Military GPS Use and Experiences
GPS applications in military transport vehicles; unique applications for GPS in the military infrastructure, the
combat environment, and non-combat applications; GPS as a force enhancer; GPS experience in exercises; GPS
use by Allied Forces; GPS use in combat operations; GPS integration into other military applications, etc.
Chairs: Dr. Alan Evans, Retired Naval Surface Warfare Center; Michael Harms, Real Time Logic (invited)
Missile Applications
This session will cover the use of navigation technologies for missile system applications, including inertial
sensors, Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Global Positioning System
(GPS), and integrated GPS/INS systems. Topics will include innovative design concepts, challenging
performance and environmental requirements, laboratory and flight test results, compensation methods,
alignment/initialization techniques, and size constraints/miniaturization as well as other issues related to
the integration of navigation technologies in current and emerging missile systems.
Chairs: Dr. Vicki LeFevre, U.S. Army AMRDEC; Dr. Sultan Mahmood, AFMC Air Armament Center
Modeling and Simulation
Novel and interesting uses of software GNSS and INS models and simulations to prove military concepts, advance
algorithms and the state of the art in navigation. Software-defined GNSS simulator applications and
technology. The use of hardware-in-the-loop simulators for navigation research, development and evaluation.
Chairs: Kim Wayland, NAVAIR/NAWCAD; Dana Howell, AFRL Sensors Directorate
Multi-Sensor Solutions for Guidance, Navigation and Control
This session provides information about navigation sensor developments, new or emerging navigations sensors,
and advantages to navigation from additional information available from existing sensors. Further this topic covers
techniques for integrating multiple sensors into a single navigation system, advantages to system performance for
sensor coupling, or developments of multiple sensors in guidance, navigation, and/or control applications.
Chairs: Randall Jaffe, L-3 Interstate Electronics Corporation; Dr. Richard Waters, Advanced Integrated Circuit Technology
Navigating in Challenged Environments (e.g. Urban, Indoor and Sub-Surface Navigation)
This session addresses navigation solutions in difficult environments. Systems and solutions to challenges
to navigation systems due to low Size, Weight, And Power (SWAP) requirements such as in UAVs, UUVs,
UGVs, Autonomous UGVs (i.e. robots), missiles, dismounted Soldiers, etc. are all of interest. Other environment
challenges of interest are navigating in GPS denied conditions, high multipath locations, underground/
cavernous environments, poor terrain (mountainous/canyons), or urban/indoor environments.
Chairs: Dr. Thao Nguyen, AFRL Sensors Directorate; Jean Coupet, U.S. Army CERDEC C2D Pos/Nav and Timing Branch
Precision Azimuth Sensing
Today's precision guided weapons require reduced target location error in order to be effectively employed.
Many "call for fire" missions are pre-formed by dismounted warfighters using handheld man-portable Far
Target Location (FTL) systems. Topics in this session shall focus on requirements, performance analysis, and
technology solutions relevant to providing the dismounted warfighter a precise, robust, and cost effective
azimuth sensing solution suitable for use with today's precision weapons systems.
Chairs: William Thodos, Night Vision and Electronics Sensors Directorate (NVESD); Luis Andrade, Naval Surface
Warfare Center
Robust Navigation Systems/Solutions
This topic discusses techniques for assuring navigation in all operating environments/conditions. Of interest
are methods for monitoring navigation performance, improved signal processing to permit GPS solutions
below normal signal thresholds, robust surface navigation techniques, or integration techniques leveraging
performance characteristics for navigating in a variety of locations and conditions.
Chairs: Dr. Stephanie Tompkins, DARPA; Dr. John Raquet, Air Force Institute of Technology
Space and Satellite Applications
Applications of PNT systems on spaceborne platforms such as satellites, the space station, launch vehicles
and interplanetary missions. Use of navigation sensors to aid primary objectives of orbit determination,
attitude determination, and navigation, and application objectives such as gravity determination, and
mapping from space. Advances in space-based user equipment.
Chairs: To be announced
Warfighter Requirements and Solutions
Warfighter requirements, needs, and possible solutions involving operational PNT. In addition, presentations
on logistic concerns (applied maintenance concepts; spares/replacement availability; interchangeability
within host platforms; interoperability with form, fit, and function of host platforms), and International
restrictions/concerns, as well as requirements for future technologies. In addition, PNT for Pointing
and Stabilization; Tri-Service Programs and Commonality Considerations; User Comments and feedback; NDI/
COTS; Homeland Security; and other critical issues such as Target Location Errors.
Chairs: Vince Stephens, STRATCOM; Raymundo Cancel, Anteon (invited)
Classified Session Sponsored by: The Joint Navigation Warfare Center
(classified 4-Eyes)
Navwar threat; test and evaluation including testing activities and results including design of GNSS signal simulators
and other test assets; modeling and simulation; and PNT operations and applications (military GNSS, military
differential avionics implementations such as JPALS and military GNSS-INS integrations) including allied (AUS, CAN
and UK partners) PNT initiatives. All classified presentations must be approved for 4-Eyes release.
Chair: West Kasper, Joint Navigation Warfare Center
Cross-Talk Panel (classified 4-Eyes)
The Joint Navigation Conference each year conducts "Cross Talk" – an interactive discussion between the audience
and a panel of war fighters who have had recent operational experience. The purpose of Cross Talk is to inform the
navigation development community on how to better formulate military navigation systems. Cross Talk's panel
members will make an opening statement that addresses the nature of their specialty or how current navigation
systems are meeting the needs of their missions; be prepared to be "wowed" by film and photographs of their
experiences. After the opening statements, questions will be taken from the audience.
Chairs: James Doherty, Institute for Defense Analyses; Donald Jewell, Institute for Defense Analyses
Note: We are soliciting panel member participation from all services. We are looking for war fighters who have had operational experience in the last year; Electronic Warfare specialists are of particular interests. All those who can contribute to the panel are requested to contact Jim Doherty, Phone: (215) 682-4006, E-mail: jdoherty@ida.org Hotel accommodations and conference registration will be provided at no cost to Cross Talk panel members.
CALL FOR OPERATIONAL PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS
The JNC organizers are pleased to introduce Operational Product Demonstrations at this year's JNC. These demonstrations will provide an opportunity for your company to demonstrate recent product developments that have near term application, and to receive valuable warfighter feedback.
JNC exhibitors are invited to submit a proposal for an operational demonstration which demonstrates key innovations and in-field operational uses of your product. Preference will be given to proposals which incorporate live demonstrations of operational use and/or video of in-field use.
Operational demonstrations will be held in a U.S. only FOUO environment, scheduled for no more than 40 minutes each, and incorporated into the technical program at the discretion of the JNC organizers. Space is limited and proposals from non-exhibiting companies will be de-weighted in the selection process.
Proposals should not exceed one page in length; include contact information and a 100 word description of the proposed demonstration that would be appropriate for the JNC conference program. Please submit your proposals via e-mail to meetings@ion.org no later than March 1 and include "JNC Operational Demo Proposal" in the subject line.
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CONFERENCE INFORMATION
The conference will be hosted in a FOUO U.S. ONLY environment June 11-13 and a 4-Eyes classified (Secret/REL) environment on June 14. Advance visit requests and approvals are required for all attendees. June 11-13 participation will be restricted to: U.S. government and U.S. government contractors. June 14 participation for the classified sessions will be restricted to U.S. government, U.S. government contractors and allied personnel from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. All attendees will require approved visit requests. Foreign national attendees must submit a visit request to the Joint Navigation Warfare Center thru their embassy’s channels. Foreign national visit request must be received by May 30, 2012.
Additional information and updates regarding the conference may be found at the website address: www.jointnavigation.org
ADVANCE REGISTRATION & HOTEL INFORMATION
Register Online! Go to www.jointnavigation.org and follow the JNC Meeting links to guide you through the registration process (available Spring 2012).
Full Registration includes all technical sessions, access to the exhibit hall, conference refreshments and events, and a CD-ROM of the FOUO presentations. Individual registration benefits are non-transferable.
Member registrations received and paid by May 18, $680; after May 18, $770. Non-member registrations received and paid by May 18, $750; after after May 18, $840. Single day registration is $350 (sessions only, does not include events or proceedings).
Exhibits: More than 30 companies showcased their products and services at the JNC’s 2011 conference. For exhibit or sponsorship information, contact Ken Esthus, ION National Office, Phone: +1-703-366-2723, e-mail: kesthus@ion.org. View exhibit information online.
Hotel Reservations: Make your government rate hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs by May 18:
- Reservations by phone: Call 800-981-4012 and identify yourself as JSDE/ION Joint Navigation Conference participant.
- Reservations online: Click here to make your reservation online.
Hotel Reservations: Make your government rate hotel reservations at the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, phone: 800-981-4012, by May 18 and identify yourself as a JSDE/ION Joint Navigation Conference participant.