How Quantum Sensing Will Help Solve GPS Denial in Warfare
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
The U.S. military’s ability to posture, deter, and prevail in future conflicts may rest on the quantum sensing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities that are currently being developed. Heavy reliance on GPS signals for PNT has become a critical vulnerability for the U.S. military. Meanwhile, the conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated that GPS denial and electronic warfare (EW) is now a key component of modern combat and satellite-guided munitions are reportedly being rendered ineffective. The Department of Defense (DOD) is focusing on upgrading GPS to use stronger, military-specific signals, which will still be vulnerable to EW and anti-satellite capabilities. A more diverse and resilient alternate-PNT strategy is needed to ensure mission success.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- OSTI ID:
- 2584722
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL--TR-2004820
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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