What We Do
Ground-Based Navigation (GBNAV)
SST provides the FAA with high-quality support services in acquisition, engineering, verification and validation, performance monitoring, modeling and simulation, and lifecycle support of all Ground-based Navigation systems of National Airspace System (NAS).
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Areas of Expertise
Ground-based Navigation Aids
Our Ground-based Navigation subject matter experts assist the FAA in implementing the most efficient and effective Ground-based Navigation solutions.- Instrument Landing System (ILS)
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Very High Frequency Omni Directional Range (VOR)
- Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN)
- Navigational Aid Monitoring Equipment (NME)
Ground-based Resiliency Networks
SST assists the FAA in transitioning the NAS to Performance Based Navigation (PBN). We develop a DME Area Navigation (RNAV) service monitoring tool to assess operational impacts to DME/DME RNAV service resiliency, including scheduled and unscheduled outages. We also develop a VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) service monitoring tool to provide real-time VOR performance data within the Minimum Operational Network to ensure resiliency within the NAS.- Next Generation (NextGen) DME
- VOR MON
- TACAN MON
Visual Guidance Lighting Systems (VGLS)
SST provides expertise and technology to deliver reliable and efficient VGLS solutions.- Approach Lighting with Sequenced Flashing Lights (ALSF)
- Lead-in Lighting System (LDIN)
- Medium Approach Light System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (MALSR)
- Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
- Runway End Identification Lights (REIL)
- Replacement Lamp Monitoring System (RLMS)
- Remote Radio Control Interface Unit (RRCIU)
- Remote Radio Control System (RRCS)
- Semi Flush Flasher Lighting Unit (SFFLU)