
CARNATIONS

Center for Assured & Resilient Navigation
in Advanced Transportation Systems
What is CARNATIONS?
CARNATIONS
A Tier-1 U.S. DOT University Transportation Center (UTC) focused on Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (R-PNT) and resilient PNT-related communications in multimodal transportation.
CARNATIONS OBJECTIVE
Our core objective is focused on RESILIENT POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING
TOUGHEN
We enhance the resilience and robustness of our transportation systems.
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AUGMENT
We expand and improve the capabilities of existing infrastructure.
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PROTECT
We safeguard critical operations and infrastructure against potential threats.
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These pillars shape our dedication to delivering secure and resilient transportation systems through advanced research, education, technology transfer, and collaboration.
In the Spotlight
CARNATIONS Memberships and Consortium Universities
CARNATIONS is honored to be a member of both the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) and RETRC. Our involvement with these respected organizations highlights our dedication to advancing transportation research and promoting collaboration to strengthen and improve transportation systems.