Spirent Launches New Multi-GNSS Navigation and Positioning Test System

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- Spirent GSS6700 offers a flexible solution for R&D, integration and verification testing of GPS, GLONASS and Galileo devices

Spirent Communications plc (www.spirent.com/) (LSE: SPT), the leading provider of navigation and positioning test solutions, today announced the launch of the Spirent GSS6700 Multi-GNSS Constellation Simulator (www.spirent.com/Solutions-Directory/GSS6700.aspx)for global navigation satellite system (GNSS) testing. The GSS6700 offers not only GPS test capability but also support for the Russian GLONASS system and planned European Galileo system.

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“Many people are actively looking at adding more signals from different satellite constellations to improve navigation and positioning device performance,” commented John Pottle, marketing director of Spirent’s Positioning Technology division. “Spirent has significant experience in developing and offering test systems which combine GPS, GLONASS and Galileo signals. The new GSS6700 is designed for testing devices that use commercial multi-GNSS signals. Each GSS6700 benefits from Spirent’s proven heritage of technical excellence and reliability.”

The GSS6700 is available with a range of software capabilities designed to suit differing test requirements. SimGEN is Spirent’s fully flexible simulator software suite and would typically be used in technology development and R&D applications. For environments where repeat testing using the same test cases is needed, for example verification testing, Spirent’s SimREPLAY software is available. SimREPLAY can be specified with web-based or on-board limited scenario generation capability.

In addition to GPS, GLONASS and Galileo commercial signals, the GSS6700 supports augmentation system and interference testing. Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS) support is a standard offering with GPS systems. Options include dynamic and flexible interference signal generation, vehicle sensor emulation coherent with GNSS and Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) support. Spirent also offers a range of test scenarios to reduce test scenario development time.

Simulation of GPS, GLONASS and Galileo is acknowledged as the best way of testing GNSS receiver, system and application performance. Only laboratory simulation can ensure controlled, repeatable testing that explores both nominal and off-design conditions with easy access to test data. By following a structured test approach, Spirent’s customers can test multi-GNSS receivers, systems and applications resulting in reduced costs, shorter development times and improved performance.

About Spirent’s Positioning Technology Division

Spirent (www.spirent.com/positioning) is the first choice of major manufacturers, integrators, test facilities and space agencies worldwide for GNSS testing and simulation solutions. Today, Spirent simulation systems are used throughout the world through a broad range of clients in more than 30 countries. Spirent delivers navigation and positioning test equipment and services to all sectors of the navigation and positioning community, from government agencies through to high volume commercial markets.

About Spirent Federal Systems Inc.

Spirent Federal Systems (www.spirentfederal.com) was formed in July 2001 by Spirent Communications as a wholly owned subsidiary and United States proxy company. Spirent Federal markets and sells products in North and South America with value-added features and ongoing customer support. Spirent Federal Systems is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, with support and sales offices throughout the US.

About Spirent Communications plc

Spirent Communications (www.spirent.com) is a global provider of integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technology such as Internet telephony, broadband services, 3G wireless, global navigation satellite systems, and network security equipment. Spirent Communications’ solutions are used by more than 1,700 customers in 30 countries, including the world’s largest equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises and governments. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Spirent Communications has 1,300 employees worldwide. For more information visit www.spirent.com/planet-spirent/media_room/about_spirent_communications_plc.aspx

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