Assured PNT

Assured or resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) ensures continuous and trustworthy location and timing information when GNSS is degraded, denied or disrupted, enabling safe and reliable operations in contested or challenging environments. 

Defining Assured PNT

Assured PNT refers to systems and techniques designed to maintain accurate positioning, navigation and timing despite interference, spoofing, jamming or loss of satellite signals. By leveraging complementary terrestrial, inertial and signal-based technologies, assured PNT mitigates single-point failures and enhances operational robustness across safety-critical and mission-critical domains.

 

Who Uses Assured PNT Systems 

Assured or resilient PNT capabilities are essential for a wide range of civil and governmental users, including: 

  • Maritime authorities and port operators 
  • Coastal navigation and vessel traffic services (VTS) 
  • Defence and security organisations 
  • Emergency response and search-and-rescue agencies 

Novator Solutions’ Approach to Assured PNT 

Novator Solutions delivers assured PNT through its NJORD R-Mode Transmitter, providing reliable terrestrial positioning corrections using existing or newly deployed maritime beacon infrastructure. Operating independently of GNSS, NJORD enables continuous positioning in degraded environments, enhancing maritime safety, navigation integrity and operational resilience in coastal and regional waters. 

NJORD R-Mode Transmitter

FAQ

  • What is assured PNT?

  • Assured PNT is the ability to maintain accurate positioning, navigation and timing when GNSS signals are unavailable, unreliable or intentionally disrupted.

  • Why is GNSS alone insufficient?

  • GNSS signals are weak and vulnerable to jamming, spoofing and interference, making them unreliable as a sole source of PNT in contested or congested environments. 

  • How does R-Mode support assured PNT?

  • R-Mode uses terrestrial radio transmissions from shore-based infrastructure to provide independent ranging and timing information, complementing or replacing GNSS when needed.

  • Is assured PNT only relevant for defence applications?

  • No. Civil maritime safety, port operations, critical infrastructure and autonomous systems all rely on assured PNT to ensure continuity and safety. 

  • Can assured PNT systems integrate with existing infrastructure?

  • Yes. Solutions like NJORD are designed to integrate with existing maritime beacon networks, reducing deployment costs and accelerating operational readiness. 

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