The use of civilian-type GPS receivers by the military and their vulnerability to jamming

We considered the impact of external influences on a GPS receiver and how these influences affect the capabilities of civilian-type GPS receivers. A standard commercial radio frequency signal generator and passive GPS antenna were used to test the sensitivity of GPS to intentional jamming; the possi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andries F. Van Niekerk, Ludwig Combrinck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2012-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:http://archive.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/749