1. Global Positioning Systems Wing 22 September 2009 Col Dave Madden Commander GPS Wing 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 GPS Program Update to ION GNSS 2009

2. 2 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Mission: Acquire and sustain survivable, effective, and affordable global positioning & timing services for our military and civil users Col Dave Madden Deliver and Sustain Global Navigation and Timing Service Global Positioning Systems Wing

3. 3 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Preeminence in PNT is a National Objective For the warfighter: Global PNT has revolutionized military operations Reduced collateral damage (people, infrastructure) Limits friendly fire vulnerability Higher accuracy munitions Fewer sorties to accomplish mission needs (reduces exposure) Aircraft standoff capability minimizes exposure to highly defended environments Enhanced warfighter situational awareness & Blue Force tracking For the Nation and the World: Global PNT has also significantly enhanced civilian life Air traffic control Commercial navigation Enable cellular communication Demand will continue to grow well beyond next decade Saves Warfighter Lives GPS is essential for the conduct of any war – and an integral part of day-to-day life Timing of critical financial transactions Wildland fire management Precision agriculture

4. 4 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 GPS Constellation Very robust constellation 30 space vehicles currently set healthy 11 GPS IIA 12 GPS IIR 7 GPS IIR-M 1 GPS IIR-M waiting to be set healthy 3 additional satellites in residual status Global GPS civil service performance commitment met continuously since December 1993

5. 5 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Recent Successes Space Segment SVN 49 launched in March 09 L5 demo payload secured frequency filing Signal distortion investigation still underway IONpanel session Wednesday on SVN-49 SVN 50 launched in August 09 Set healthy Completed GPS Delta II launches GPS IIF completed Pathfinder testing GPS IIIA completed Preliminary Design Reviews Developed L2C message Type 0 capability for GPS IIRM to support testing of civil UE testing Loaded to SV and currently in check out

6. 6 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Recent Successes (Cont’d) User Segment Demonstrated successful tracking of pseudo M-Code from live satellites by MGUE Phase A ASIC Collaborating with user community to finalize MGUE acquisition strategy Ground Segment Delivered new version of OCS (AEP 5.5) to final regression testing with SAASM capability Completed successful OCX, SDR, Modernized Capability Demo and RFP release

7. 7 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Modernization Legacy (Block IIA/IIR) Basic GPS C/A civil signal (L1C/A) Std Pos. Service Precise Pos. Service L1 & L2 P(Y) nav NDS Legacy TT&C L1 & L2 monitoring Legacy Man Pack MAGR, PLGR RCVR-3A, 3S OH, UH FRPA, CRPA Upgraded DAGR CSEL GAS-1 MAGR2K GB-GRAM (Block IIR-M) 2nd civil signal (L2C) M-Code signals (L1M, L2M) Flex A/J power (+7dB) Cornerstones to the Future GPS are GPS III, OCX, & MGUE User Equipment Control Systems Satellites

8. 8 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 GPS Modernization – New Civil Signals Second civil signal “L2C” Designed to meet commercial needs Higher accuracy through ionospheric correction Available since 2005 without data message Phased roll-out CNAV message starting Sep 2009 Full capability: 24 satellites and full CNAV ~2016 Benefits existing professional receivers Third civil signal “L5” Designed to meet demanding requirements for transportation safety-of-life Uses highly protected Aeronautical Radio Navigation Service (ARNS) band 1 st launch: 2009; 24 satellites and full CNAV ~2018

9. 9 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Fourth Civil Signal (L1C) Designed with international partners for interoperability Modernized civil signal at L1 frequency More robust navigation across a broad range of user applications Improved performance in challenged tracking environments Original signal retained for backward compatibility Specification developed in cooperation with industry recently completed Launches with GPS III in 2014 On 24 satellites by ~2021 Under Trees Urban Canyons

10. 10 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 IIF Satellites Delivers all legacy signals, plus new capabilities (L5) and capability improvements (new clocks for better accuracy) Primary focus remains on Mission Success activities Integrated readiness reviews with Boeing, GPSW, and SMC technical staffs Executive reviews with Boeing VPs, GPSW/CC, SMC/CC and former GPS Directors Several components redesigned or reworked to ensure success IIF-1 L2, L3, L5 units replaced and retested successfully Extensive testing conducted to ensure IIF mission success Tailored MIL-STD tests in factory Pathfinder launch site testing Consolidated System Testing AEP 5.5 Transition Exercises LADO IIF rehearsals Completing development of On-orbit test plans

11. 11 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 GPS IIF Performance Tech Performance MeasureRequirementCurrent Status L1 C/A User Rec. Pwr.>-158.5 dBW-156.9 L1 P(Y) User Rec. Pwr.>-161.5 dBW-159.9 L1 M User Rec. Pwr.>-158 dBW-156.3 L2 C/A User Rec. Pwr.>-160 dBW-159.60 L2 P(Y) User Rec. Pwr.>-161.5 dBW-160.96 L2 M User Rec. Pwr.>-161 dBW-160.56 L5 User Rec. Pwr.>-154.9 dBW-154.1 Mean Mission Duration>9.9 years10.86 SV Reliability>0.610.76090 GPS IIF is meeting or exceeding all specified requirements

12. 12 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 IIF Pathfinder (May – Sep 2009) IIF-2 shipped to Cape for risk mitigation All transport procedures proven successful All mechanical activities performed to plan and facility interfaces verified Consolidated System Testing checked all interfaces to OCS AEP and LADO Cut IIF-1 critical path to launch by 2 months and reduced schedule risk Best Practice for future GPS programs

13. 13 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 GPS IIF Summary GPS IIF available for launch in Nov 2009 Will provide new/improved capabilities for civil and military users Basis for reliable sustainment of GPS constellation in years ahead Partnership between GPSW & Boeing continues to focus on mission success

14. 14 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) provides M-Code to the Warfighter

15. 15 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Common GPS Module (CGM) Enablers Build “Engines” += Integrators Build Applications Global GPS Use Commercial Paradigm (GPS “engines” enable multiple applications) Proposed MGUE Paradigm (Emulate commercial, Build the engine!) GPSW Builds Enabling “Engines” += Integrators Build Applications Global Military GPS Use Military User Equipment Paradigm Shift: The Common GPS Module (CGM) ……

16. 16 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Enabling Modernization with the CGM Initial contracts deliver CGM & CGM-based Ground-Embedded card Hundreds of mission-unique applications Full function Lead Platform Form Factors CGM Complete Card for Ground Platform Over 70,000 Ground Embedded Platforms CGM Form Factor for, Air, & Maritime Lead Platforms

17. 17 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Keys to the Global Success of GPS Control Segment Space Segment User Segment Program Stability and Performance Civil service performance commitment met continuously since 1993 Continuous improvements in accuracy, availability, etc. Continuity of constellation and signals ensured through Air Force operation and acquisition Funding through U.S. taxpayers Policy Stability and Transparency Open access to civil GPS signals, free of direct user fees Open, free, and stable technical documentation Market-based competition worldwide National-level policy coordination including civil and military leaders Commercial Entrepreneurship and Investment

18. 18 2008 09 22 GPS Overview to ION v6 Summary GPS has continuously met is commitments to all users since FOC GPS has had multiple operational and acquisition successes in the past year Modernization of all GPS Segments is on track Maintaining And Improving GPS Services For All Users Is Job #1