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LEO PNT satellite signal simulator debuts at JNC 2023 conference
Spirent collaborating with Xona Space Systems and Hexagon | NovAtel to show the full arc of low Earth orbit satnav technology, from simulated full constellation to end-user equipment.
LEO PNT satellite signal simulator debuts at JNC 2023 conference
by Staff Writers
Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Jun 09, 2023

Spirent will demonstrate the first fully-certified Xona satellite constellation simulator, SimXona, at the 2023 Joint Navigation Conference (JNC), June 12-15, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Organized by the Institute of Navigation, JNC is the largest U.S. military positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) conference, with government, defense, and industry participation.

Spirent, the leading global provider of test and assurance solutions, developed SimXona to generate Xona Space Systems' low Earth orbit (LEO) small satellite signals which are the foundation of Xona PULSAR, the emergent first commercial LEO PNT service.

To track the simulated signals and show a complete emulation-to-end-user experience, Spirent and Xona are collaborating with Hexagon | NovAtel, a global leader in PNT, which is developing the first Xona-enabled receivers. As part of the JNC technical program, Spirent, Xona, and NovAtel will share initial test results on Thursday, June 15, in a joint technical presentation: "Testing of LEO PNT for Resilience in GNSS Contested Environments." The presentation will highlight the impressive results of Xona signal resilience in the presence of RF jamming.

"The Xona PULSAR ecosystem will roll out in an ambitious phased approach," stated Tyler Reid, Xona co-founder and chief technology officer. "Thanks to our valued partners, Spirent and NovAtel, Xona signals are available to all now without waiting for the full constellation."

"NovAtel's commitment to assured PNT is emphasized by our early research to support Xona's signals," said Sandy Kennedy, vice president of innovation at Hexagon's Autonomy and Positioning division. "Being able to track the simulated PULSAR signals is a great demonstration of NovAtel's expertise in signal processing and our commitment to the future of alternative PNT."

"We are pleased to announce our ground-breaking first," said Jeff Martin, vice president of sales at Spirent Federal. "Spirent's flexible, software-defined architecture, combined with our years of experience in facilitating new signals and new systems, has enabled us to provide a first-to-market solution for the PNT industry yet again."

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