Utilization of Galileo and BeiDou Systems in the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic

Abstract

The article studies possibilities of utilization of Global Navigational Satellite Systems Galileo and BeiDou in the Armed forces of the Czech Republic. It analyses its advantages, weaknesses and assets the army. The study is grounded in knowledge and experience of the Czech military geographic service and supports it with comparisons with already implemented systems GPS and GLONASS. European project Galileo brings for the most part independence on GPS and direct influence of the Czech Republic. Chinese system BeiDou provides individual alternative, although with limited access. In combination with multiconstelation receivers, they can substantially complement the current structure, make more accurate measurements and lower vulnerability to jamming and spoofing / deception. AČR may utilise benefits of the systems with modernisation of devices a by participation in development projects of global navigation.

Keywords

• global navigation satellite systems; signal jamming; constellation of satellites; geospatial support