Precise Ensemble Network Communications Allowing PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
This opportunity involves developing a network clock ensemble implemented on a VPX card running pntOS, with prototype cards, networking methods, and an ensemble algorithm delivered to the Government for testing. The ensemble algorithm must be robust in dynamic environments, featuring a weighting system and outlier rejection, while the network method will disseminate timing information over existing aircraft communication links. The system will authenticate new nodes and be implemented by modifying a COTS 3U VPX card, emphasizing open standards for future integration. The project culminates in simulated, lab, and flight tests to demonstrate capabilities. No budget or performance location is specified.