Joint Precision Approach and Landing System

Joint Precision Approach and Landing System

The Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) is a military, all-weather landing system based on real-time differential correction of the GPS signal, augmented with a local area correction message, and transmitted to the user via secure means. The onboard receiver compares the current GPS-derived position with the local correction signal, deriving a highly accurate three-dimensional position capable of being used for all-weather approaches via an ILS-style display. While JPALS is similar to Local Area Augmentation System, but intended primarily for use by the military, some elements of JPALS may eventually see their way into civilian use to help protect high-value civilian operations against unauthorized signal alteration.

History

The development of JPALS was a result of two main military requirements. First, the military needs an all-service, highly mobile all-weather precision approach system, tailorable to a wide range of environments, from shipboard use to rapid installation at makeshift airfields. Second, they need a robust system that can maintain a high level of reliability in combat operations, particularly in its ability to effectively resist jamming.

Operation

JPALS encompasses two main categories: SRGPS and LDGPS. SRGPS provides highly accurate approach positioning for operations aboard ship, including aircraft carriers, helo and S/VTOL carriers, and other shipboard operations, primarily, but not limited to, helicopter operations.

LDGPS is further divided into three sub-categories: Fixed Base, Tactical, and Special Missions. Fixed Base is used for ongoing operations at military airfields around the world, while the Tactical system is portable, designed for relatively short-term, austere airfield operations. The Special Missions system is a highly portable system capable of rapid installation and use by Special Forces.

Accuracy

The accuracy of LAAS, or Local Area Augmentation System, is better than CAT III ILS accuracy, and will provide horizontal and vertical resolutions of less than 1 m. Although the exact accuracy of JPALS will remain classified, it's estimated that JPALS will meet or exceed this accuracy for authorized users.

Benefits

The main benefit of JPALS is that it's a system that can be taken anywhere, anytime, providing a safe and effective way to conduct 24/7, all-weather, anti-jam instrument landing system capability to all authorized users, worldwide. A secondary benefit is a significant reduction in cost over current systems.

The naval version of JPALS transmits a signal that has a low probability of intercept. Therefore, it is unlikely that an enemy will detect the signal and trace it back to its source. The existing system, TACAN, is not encrypted or concealed in any way, which can reveal the location of the ship on which it is installed. This is not acceptable in emissions control (EMCON) or stealth conditions.

The increase in both accuracy and reliability will significantly enhance operations while reducing non-operational periods due to weather or adversarial efforts.

ee also

*Local Area Augmentation System is a similar system for civilian usage.
*Wide Area Augmentation System
*Precision approach
*Instrument Landing System
*Global Positioning System
*Differential GPS

References

* cite web
author=Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
date=February 27, 2004
url=http://gps.faa.gov/Library/laas-f-text.htm
title=Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) Fact Sheet
format=
work=
publisher=
accessdate=November 20
accessyear=2005

* cite web
author=Department of Transportation and Department of Defense
date=March 25, 2002
url=http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/frp2001/FRP2001.pdf
title=2001 Federal Radionavigation Plan
format=PDF
work=
publisher=
accessdate=November 27
accessyear=2005

External links

* [http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/index.htm FAA GPS Programs]
* [http://gps.faa.gov/Library/laas-f-text.htm FAA LAAS Fact Sheet]
* [http://waas.stanford.edu/research/jpals.htm Stanford JPALS Page]
* [http://www.raytheon.com/products/jpals/ Raytheon JPALS Product Page]
* [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/jpals.htm FAS JPALS Page]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/jpals.htm GlobalSecurity.org's JPALS Page]


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