Low Earth Orbit satellites, already in place about 485 miles above the earth, will become a big part of how timing and GPS remain as reliable as they are today. There are significant challenges, especially from China and Russia.  Executive Order 13905 was instituted with the objective of enhancing national resilience through the responsible use of Timing Requirements. However, there was no funding put in place to support that push.

Syncworks can supply you with a turnkey PRTC solution to meet the timing requirements from Executive Order (EO) 13905. Resiliency, redundancy, and support after the sale is what will keep your timing in alignment with the demands of EO 13905.

LEO satellites for GPS backup refer to a proposed system of satellites placed in low Earth orbit to provide backup and augmentation to the Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS is a constellation of satellites maintained by the United States government that provides location and timing information to users around the world.

While GPS is highly reliable, it is not immune to disruptions or outages, which could occur due to various reasons such as solar flares, jamming, or technical issues. To address these concerns and enhance the resilience of global navigation systems, there have been proposals to deploy LEO satellites specifically dedicated to providing backup for GPS signals.

Here are some key points regarding LEO satellites for GPS backup:

1. Redundancy and Resilience: The primary purpose of deploying LEO satellites for GPS backup is to enhance the redundancy and resilience of navigation systems. By having additional satellites in orbit, the likelihood of service disruption due to individual satellite failures or signal interference can be minimized.

2. Improved Coverage: LEO satellites can be strategically positioned to provide coverage in areas where GPS signals may be obstructed or attenuated, such as urban canyons, mountainous regions, or polar areas. This helps improve the overall availability and accuracy of positioning information.

3. Low Latency: LEO satellites orbit at lower altitudes compared to traditional GPS satellites, resulting in shorter signal propagation times and lower latency. This can be beneficial for applications requiring real-time or near-real-time positioning data, such as autonomous vehicles or precision agriculture.

4. Timing Technologies: Either as a primary or secondary timing source, atomic clocks with precise timing need to link with LEO satellites for GPS backup.

Syncworks can provide critical infrastructure providers with a back-up plan that meets the standards set for the US government. 

About Syncworks

Syncworks is a the national leader in GPS security. Critical infrastructure in the US is a top priority at the highest level of government. Our mission is to enable, educate, and support efforts to become complaint with celestial and terrestrial GPS systems working together.
  
Our flagship product, the TimeProvider® 4100, is a gateway clock that accepts multiple inputs from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Synchronous Ethernet (SynE), and IEEE 1588 PTP Grandmaster Clock and E1/T1 digital transmission links.  

As of January 1, 2024, we have expanded our Field Services to include Antenna Installation and Entrance Facility Cabling, Legacy Equipment Decom and Traffic Migration, Disposal (hazmat) Services, Radio Commissioning (MW, P-LTE, CBRS), Enterprise Wi-Fi.

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