The systems purchased by Patuxent River include Spirent Federals' GSS7712 L1/L2 simulators, Classified Package, Pseudo M code, Remote Control option, Inertial Interfaces and training. The Inertial Interfaces allow the user to emulate the output of Inertial sensors, while simultaneously simulating the GPS RF signals. This allows users to test combined GPS/Inertial Receivers.

"NAVAIR Patuxent River is one of eight Naval Air Systems Command sites that provides the highest standard in warfare technology through supremacy in naval aviation technologies," said Ellen Hall, president of Spirent Federal Systems. "Spirent Federal is proud to be chosen as a GPS simulator and Inertial Interface supplier to NAVAIR Patuxent River."

NAVAIR Patuxent River's (Aircraft Division including the Webster Field Annex) mission is to support NAVAIR in providing the warfighter with absolute combat power through technologies that deliver dominant combat effects and matchless capabilities. Patuxent River provides effective and affordable integrated warfare systems and life cycle support by performing research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support for manned and unmanned aircraft, engines, avionics, aircraft support systems and ship/shore/air operations.

PMA209 is the U.S. Department of Defense's agent of choice for the management of capability-centric avionics solutions. PMA209 provides, integrates and supports cost-effective, world-class, transformational airborne capability-centric solutions to enable common warfighter safety, connectivity, computing and interoperability needs.

Spirent Federal offers industry-leading GPS/GNSS test and simulation systems. Simulation is essential for controlled lab-based testing from R&D through to manufacturing and mission planning. Whatever application, whatever the conditions and however extreme the environment, Spirent Federal provides comprehensive test solutions to support GPS/GNSS projects.

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