GNSS Simulation Applications

GNSS Simulation Applications for Receiver, System and Research Validation

Explore controlled GNSS test workflows for aerospace and defense programs, autonomous and intelligent systems, engineering integration, and university research. Each application path connects the device under test, required signal conditions, system architecture, measurement workflow and recommended platform configuration.

Four application paths built around one controlled and repeatable GNSS test framework.
Four Application Paths

Choose the Application Path That Matches Your Test Environment

Start with the platform, organization or system being validated. Each application page defines the typical device under test, controlled GNSS conditions, test architecture, measurement workflow and recommended platform configuration.

Application 01
Mission-Critical PNT Validation High-dynamics and controlled RF testing
Aerospace & Defense

GNSS Validation for Mission-Critical Navigation Systems

Test aircraft, spacecraft, defense navigation systems, high-dynamics receivers and integrated PNT platforms under controlled, repeatable and measurable GNSS conditions.

Typical Devices and Systems GNSS Receivers · Navigation Units · Avionics · Integrated PNT Systems
High Dynamics Controlled RF Conditions HIL Integration Traceable Test Evidence
Explore Aerospace & Defense
Application 02
Open-Loop and Closed-Loop HIL Navigation validation for autonomous platforms
Autonomous & Intelligent Systems

GNSS Testing for Vehicles, UAVs and Intelligent Platforms

Validate navigation receivers, ECUs, autopilots and sensor-fusion systems for autonomous vehicles, UAVs, mobile robots and other unmanned platforms.

Typical Devices and Systems Autonomous Vehicles · UAVs · Mobile Robots · Navigation Controllers
Open-Loop Testing Closed-Loop HIL GNSS/INS Validation Navigation Regression
Explore Autonomous Systems
Application 03
Integrated Test Architecture GNSS simulation inside complete test systems
Engineering & System Integrators

Integrate GNSS Simulation Into Automated Test Environments

Connect controlled GNSS simulation with receiver benches, HIL systems, external instruments, automation platforms and customer-specific acceptance environments.

Typical Users and Systems System Integrators · Test Engineers · Navigation OEMs · HIL Teams
System Architecture Interface Integration Test Automation Acceptance Testing
Explore System Integration
Application 04
Teaching and Research Testbeds Repeatable experiments with known reference truth
University & Academic Research

Controlled GNSS Laboratories for Teaching and Research

Build repeatable teaching laboratories and controlled research testbeds for receiver experiments, positioning algorithms, navigation research and graduate education.

Typical Users and Environments Universities · GNSS Laboratories · Research Groups · Graduate Programs
Teaching Laboratories Known Reference Truth Repeatable Experiments Research Evidence
Explore University & Research

Not sure which path applies? Select the page that best matches the system or organization being validated. Specific tasks such as HIL testing, timing validation, recording and playback are handled through the associated GNSS solution path.

Find Your Application Path

Find the Right Application by System Under Test

Start with the receiver, navigation controller, laboratory platform or complete system being validated. The recommended application path connects that system to the relevant test architecture, controlled scenarios and GNSS platform options.

01 Aerospace receiver or avionics navigation unit Aviation · Space · Defense PNT
02 Autonomous vehicle navigation ECU Automotive · ADAS · Sensor Fusion
03 UAV autopilot or flight controller UAV · UAS · Unmanned Aviation
04 Mobile robot or unmanned platform Robotics · UGV · Intelligent Systems
05 Automated GNSS receiver test bench Receiver Test · Automation · Regression
06 HIL or dynamics simulation platform HIL · Real-Time Motion · Closed Loop
07 Customer-specific acceptance system Integration · Delivery · Acceptance
08 Teaching laboratory Education · Demonstration · Laboratory
09 Positioning algorithm or research prototype Algorithm Research · Prototype · Experiment
Navigation R&D Routing Select the path according to the operating context.
Enterprise Engineering and Test Systems Engineering & System Integrators
Academic Research and Controlled Experiments University & Academic Research
Common Test Capabilities

GNSS Test Capabilities Used Across Applications

Different industries may validate different devices, but many rely on the same controlled GNSS test capabilities. Select the required workflow to move from the application context into the corresponding engineering solution or product family.

Applications Define who is testing and which device or system is under validation.
Solutions Define the controlled GNSS workflow used to execute and measure the test.
Capability 01
Controlled RF Generation

GNSS Signal Simulation

Generate repeatable GNSS RF signals, trajectories and navigation conditions for receiver, algorithm and system-level validation.

Multi-GNSS Trajectories RF Control
Explore Signal Simulation
Capability 02
Real-Time Closed Loop

GNSS HIL Testing

Convert real-time motion and timing data from a dynamics, vehicle or plant model into trajectory-matched GNSS RF.

Real-Time Input Closed Loop Dynamic DUT
Explore GNSS HIL Testing
Capability 03
Field-to-Lab Reproduction

Signal Recording & Playback

Capture field GNSS RF environments and replay identical conditions for fault reproduction, comparison and regression testing.

RF Capture Repeatable Replay Regression
Explore Recording & Playback
Capability 04
Lock · Holdover · Recovery

Timing & Frequency Validation

Create controlled GNSS lock, outage, holdover and recovery states for timing receivers, disciplined clocks and frequency-reference systems.

1PPS 10 MHz Holdover
Explore Timing Validation
Capability 05
Signal Observation

Reception & Monitoring

Observe GNSS signal quality, navigation data, timing behavior and RF conditions for engineering analysis, monitoring and performance assessment.

Signal Quality Navigation Data Monitoring
Explore Reception Analysis
Capability 06
Controlled RF Resilience

Authorized Resilience Testing

Evaluate receiver detection, robustness, tracking loss and recovery behavior under controlled interference and spoofing-awareness conditions.

For authorized laboratory testing only. Legal, spectrum, safety and governance requirements must be confirmed before configuration or operation.
Explore Resilience Systems
Recommended Platform Paths

Select the Platform by Test Objective

Start with the required engineering outcome rather than the product model. Each path below maps a common GNSS test objective to the most relevant simulation, recording, monitoring, education or resilience platform.

01
Real-time HIL and advanced dynamic testing Closed-loop motion input, high-dynamics scenarios and advanced receiver or system validation.
02
Open-loop receiver and bench testing Portable receiver R&D, debugging, production support and focused civil-signal validation.
03
Field recording and laboratory replay Capture real GNSS RF environments and reproduce the same field conditions repeatedly in the laboratory.
04
GNSS reception and signal monitoring Receive live multi-constellation signals, output raw observations and monitor quality or integrity conditions.
05
Teaching laboratories and practical training Structured GNSS experiments, receiver operation, data analysis and repeatable classroom laboratory workflows.
Education & Training Platforms EDU1000 / EDU2000
06
Authorized interference or spoofing research Controlled receiver resilience, threat-response and navigation-security validation in authorized environments.
Controlled Resilience Platforms ASG / JSG Series Authorized laboratory testing and compliant engineering research only.

Platform selection is objective-led, not model-led. Final configuration still depends on required constellations, signal frequencies, RF outputs, HIL interfaces, update rate, storage, synchronization and acceptance criteria.

Complete Product Portfolio Compare simulation, recording, monitoring, education and controlled resilience platforms.
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Configuration Workflow

From Application to Test Configuration

Move from the operational or research context to a defined GNSS test configuration. Each step narrows the test boundary before signals, licences, RF paths, interfaces and measurements are assigned to the final platform.

01
Application Context

Define the Application

Identify the operational, research, laboratory or integration environment in which the GNSS test will be performed.

Define
Industry Program Test Stage
02
Test Boundary

Identify the DUT

Define the receiver, navigation unit, controller, algorithm, timing device or complete integrated system under test.

Identify
DUT Type Interfaces Outputs
03
Controlled Conditions

Define Signals & Scenarios

Confirm constellations, frequency bands, trajectories, impairments, outages and other controlled navigation states.

Confirm
Signals Trajectory Test States
04
System Architecture

Select the Test Architecture

Choose open-loop simulation, closed-loop HIL, recording and replay, reception monitoring or a combined test architecture.

Select
Open Loop HIL Replay
05
Final Platform

Configure the Platform

Map the required signals, licences, RF paths, interfaces, update rates and measurements to the appropriate platform.

Configure
Licences RF Paths Metrics
Configuration Output A defined GNSS test path with clear equipment, software, integration and measurement requirements.
Application → DUT → Signals → Architecture → Platform
Discuss Your Configuration
Application Resources

Plan the Application Before Selecting the Equipment

Use the available planning guides to define the validation objective, receiver metrics, test workflow and minimum platform requirements before finalizing the equipment configuration.

Resource Library Expansion Additional engineering documents are being standardized.

These document types will be added as verified product and technical materials become available.

01 Product Brochures Planned Library
02 Technical Datasheets Planned Library
03 Application Notes Planned Library
04 Configuration Checklists Planned Library
05 Test Planning Templates Planned Library
Application Configuration

Define the GNSS Test Path for Your Application

Share the application, device under test, required GNSS signals, test architecture and measurement objectives. Our engineering team will map the appropriate simulation, recording, monitoring, education or resilience platform to the required validation workflow.

Start with the test requirement—not the model. The final recommendation should reflect the DUT, required signals, interfaces, test states and acceptance criteria.
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