Research: Toughen, Augment and Protect PNT

Through hands-on research and real-world testing, CARNATIONS develops breakthrough technologies to strengthen, enhance, and safeguard Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems—ensuring resilience in today’s contested environments

Research Projects

Research Pillars

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GNSS Anti-Jam & Anti-Spoof Antenna Technology for Multimodal Transportation
Toughen

GNSS Anti-Jam & Anti-Spoof Antenna Technology for Multimodal Transportation

Sherman Lo, Mark Psiaki
Receiver Signal Processing to Resist GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Attacks
Toughen

Receiver Signal Processing to Resist GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Attacks

Boris Pervan, Samer Khanafseh
Defending Against GNSS Jamming and Spoofing by Multi-Sensor Integration
Augment

Defending Against GNSS Jamming and Spoofing by Multi-Sensor Integration

Presenters: Boris Pervan, Samer Khanafseh
Radio-Frequency Signal Augmentation to Reduce PNT Jamming and Spoofing Risks
Augment

Radio-Frequency Signal Augmentation to Reduce PNT Jamming and Spoofing Risks

Mathieu Joerger, Mark Psiaki
Towards Resilient V2X Communications over 5G/6G Networks
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Towards Resilient V2X Communications over 5G/6G Networks

Walid Saad
Multi-Vehicle/Infrastructure Jammer/Spoofer Detection and Localization (COMPLETED PROJECT)
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Multi-Vehicle/Infrastructure Jammer/Spoofer Detection and Localization (COMPLETED PROJECT)

Jay Farrell, Matthew Barth, Mathieu Joerger

Research Synopsis: Completed Projects

Discover the groundbreaking accomplishments of CARNATIONS through our completed research projects. Our team has successfully tackled a wide range of challenges, delivering innovative solutions that have advanced knowledge and contributed to real-world applications. Explore the outcomes of our completed projects and witness how CARNATIONS is shaping the future of transportation

Multi-Vehicle/Infrastructure Jammer/Spoofer Detection and Localization

This project will follow three paths in parallel, all focused on developing vehicle strategies that provide improved knowledge of and resilience to positioning uncertainty, in particular, of the potential risk of spoofing.

To view final report, email: carnations@illinoistech.edu