The Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), involves systems for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing, or PNT Systems.  Positioning, Navigation, and Timing is necessary for the functioning of the nation’s critical infrastructure.  Whether for civil, commercial, or military use, nearly all sectors rely on accurate PNT information to provide services.  As the names imply, Positioning involves pinpointing your location, Navigation involves setting a course to arrive at a desired location, and Timing involves knowing the precise time.  With this in mind, on February 12, 2020, then President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13905, Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Services.

This executive order was long overdue since the ability to exploit PNT systems for malicious purposes has become significantly easier, and has moved from the purview of nation states into the purview of hackers.  Malicious actors could interrupt the delivery of Positioning, Navigation, or Timing services to users.  As bad as this may seem, at least the users would realize that their services have been interrupted, and they could potentially navigate with alternate methods.  It is more daunting to think that hackers could subtly modify Positioning, Navigation and Timing signals.  By doing so, users could be unaware that they are suddenly using inaccurate, corrupted, and misleading information.

Understanding the GNSS and PNT Systems is critical for any engineer or scientist working in today’s complex environment.  If you would like to learn more about these critical systems, ATI is here to help.  ATI will be offering a new course, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Satellites and Their Applications.  This two-day course will cover the origins, technical specifics, applications, and related issues involving Satellite Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems. The course will cover broadly the development of these systems, how they work, who operates them, and how they are used. The course will also touch on the international policy and legal framework and future directions.

So, what will your next step be?

If you are ready to enroll in the course, you can go here, and register to attend Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Satellites and Their Applications.

If you are not quite sure yet, and you would like to attend a free one-hour webinar to learn more about the course and meet the instructor, you can go here .  After attending this free session, we think you will be ready to enroll, but feel free to attend even if you don’t plan on taking the course; hopefully you will learn something, and maybe we will change your mind.

Lastly, if you have any questions about this course, or any other ATI courses, please feel free to reach out to us at the email addresses or phone numbers listed at www.aticourses.com