[TEWKSBURY, 09/20/2017] – The CAST SIMCOM from CAST Navigation is a cost-effective and accurate tool in creating real-world scenarios for GNSS simulation. It is more than a tester, as it generates signals transmitted by 12 satellites in view and receives it in any location, time, and trajectory. With the CAST SIMCOM, simulation is a consistent, repeatable exercise for more accurate results.

The CAST SIMCOM Satellite Simulator is loaded with programs that will create realistic scenarios, such as ionosphere and troposphere modeling, RAIM events, satellite clock errors, and more. It also allows remote access from a Windows PC via Ethernet. Furthermore, one PC can control multiple SIMCOM units for a consolidated view of several simulations.

GPS Will Become More Important

The world is already so dependent on GPS; GPS World says that it’s hard to imagine a future without it. And with the growing amount of consumer, industrial, and military applications depending on reliable GPS support, testing has never been more important.

Wide Application Potential

The CAST SIMCOM is best for military applications, but it can test any product that uses satellite navigation functionality. With its ability to simulate three custom test scenarios, the CAST SIMCOM can cover multiple events with varying factors.

Testers can choose the type of vehicle (land, marine, aerial, space-based), using six degrees of freedom dynamic profile data from real-life scenarios. Testers can rely on the built-in time-tagged satellite events for synchronization purposes.

Its repeatability is also customizable, as testers can change individual parameters as necessary. This allows an in-depth analysis of real-world effects. When entering competitions such as the USAF’s Space Cyber Challenge or testing a GPS program’s field efficiency, customized repeatability can cover scenarios where the mission is both won and lost.

About CAST Navigation

CAST Navigation is a leader in GNSS/INS simulation systems, offering several simulation and support solutions. They have several GPS/GNSS products that deliver simulations, flight line tests, integration, diagnostic tests, wavefront generation, and simulator support. They also provide any kind of service to support customer objectives.

CAST Navigation’s 35 years of service has allowed it to create a world-class portfolio of GNSS/INS simulation systems. The company serves broad avionics projects, assists in several R&D ventures, and develops key relationships with industry leaders.

Visit http://castnav.com today for more information about its simulation systems.