Based in the Florida panhandle and founded in 1993 on the success of the first GPS-guided bomb, defense contractor Applied Systems Engineering (ASEI) has made fundamental contributions to the field of Munitions Design and Testing through its navigation systems found in USAF and USN aircraft.

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET), announced today that Applied Systems Engineering Inc. (“ASEI”), specialists in navigation systems for loitering munitions, has joined Persistent’s Wave Relay® Ecosystem.

An inertial navigation system (INS) is a form of navigational device that has been used in various aircraft for decades. It uses sensors to relay key information, such as velocity, position, heading, pitch, and roll to both pilots and ground crews.

Generally, when people use the acronym “GPS,” they are referring specifically to North America’s global positioning system. GPS technology has been ingrained into the lives of everyday consumers, as they use this satellite network in order to share their locations with others or navigate to places of interest. However, the North American global positioning system is not the only navigation technology used to source location data and other relevant information. The North American GPS network and these various alternatives are all types of global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs).

For years, the U.S. military has relied on GPS signals to monitor their locations and carefully track the position of key assets. GPS signals also play a key role in mission planning and strategy development. However, enemy combatants have become increasingly adept at creating complex GPS environments. Operating in such an environment can put mission objectives, equipment, and, most importantly, personnel at risk. The latest generation of intelligent nav systems are beginning to leverage state of the art technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence. These technologies are transforming defense strategies and revolutionizing the combat landscape.

It’s hard to imagine life before GPS. Soon, the same will be said of the technology that powers modern avionics systems. The future has always belonged to those with the courage to adapt, and new INS systems are empowering the aviation industry to flourish. Here’s how INS systems are improving today’s avionics navigation systems.

Over the last decade, drones have played a pivotal role in numerous military operations around the globe. At this point, it is clear that drones will be a centerpiece of the military of the future. This news comes as no surprise, as these advanced avionics systems allow military personnel to carry out essential missions without risking the lives of friendly assets. However, drone technology has the potential to revolutionize a broad range of private sectors as well. To step into this role, drone technology must take another huge leap forward. This step will require drone developers to invest in embedded flight systems. These fully integrated systems engineering solutions offer the resilience and versatility necessary for drones to perform in a diverse range of combat and non-combat environments.

The Institute of Navigation – ION for short – is one of the leading organizations advancing the industry of positioning, navigation, and timing. Its international membership includes a wide-reaching group of expert navigators, educators, engineers, physicists, airline pilots, and more from every corner of the world. Together, this professional thinktank of industry experts looks ahead to the future of navigational solutions.

Membership benefits of ION include a subscription to the quarterly ION Newsletter, which features the latest opinion pieces, major event summaries, and product highlights from around the industry. We are proud to announce that ASEI’s very own Advanced Tactical Navigator (ATACNAV) was featured in the spring issue of the ION Newsletter, providing industry peers the opportunity to take a glimpse into our high accuracy, alt-PNT solution for weapon systems.

As avionic technology develops, so too does its counters. Anti-drone systems engineering and counter-drone strategies are advancing nearly as quickly, if not faster, than the development of drones themselves. Yet, the need for drones in the modern world is growing more and more with each passing day.
It’s a widely known fact that for most avionics to succeed, they have to rely on GPS/INS technology to properly navigate any space remotely. With GPS spoofers and jammers becoming more prevalent, you need GPS and INS (inertial navigation systems) solutions that can make your avionics viable.

The 21st century has seen some of the most rapid technological advancements that humans have experienced.