[MASSACHUSETTS, 10/09/2018] – CAST developed the only Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna tester capable of end-to-end testing of the entire CRPA system, from the antenna and electronics to the GPS receiver. Its CAST-5000 GPS Wavefront Generator boasts incredible features, including antenna pattern modeling and waypoint navigation.

A Versatile GPS Wavefront Simulator for Highly Accurate Testing

The CAST-5000 generates a single, coherent GPS wavefront of GPS radio frequency signals when its generator cards are used together in a ganged arrangement. This allows for repeatable testing in controlled laboratory environments.

The cards, which can be used together or separately, match GPS satellites to the overall configuration. Moreover, the CAST-5000 systems have less than a centimeter of intercard carrier phase error, making it highly accurate and precise.

CAST simplified the controls of its CAST-5000 GPS wavefront generator to ensure greater flexibility. Testers can control user motions and utilize a wide range of environmental models. The design also allows for the customization of the antenna model, which gives testers full control of the navigation messages.

Anti-Jamming Testing Capability Add-on for the Military

Government and military clients have the choice to upgrade their CAST-5000 models with anti-signal interference testing capabilities. It solves the vulnerability of GPS satellite signals, which have low power levels, to jamming or interference. Using the exclusive upgrade option, they can reduce the interference to the GPS satellite signals and guarantee the precision of a GNSS receiver.

The additional anti-jam testing capability allows government and military clients to limit the interference levels and signal transition characteristics of broadband and narrow jammers.

About CAST

CAST is a Massachusetts-based developer of first-rate simulations for global navigation satellite systems and inertial navigation systems. The company is a leading provider of accurate aviation testing tools for the US military and companies like Northrup Grumman and Honeywell. CAST offers comprehensive training for its simulation systems. It also provides a year-long warranty for each new system and an option to purchase an extensive maintenance plan once the warranty ends.

For more information or a free consultation, visit https://castnav.com/.