Global Positioning System

RAND's research on the Global Positioning System (GPS) examines the military, civilian, and commercial reliance on GPS technology, as well as vulnerabilities to jamming, spoofing, and adversarial disruption. By assessing resilience strategies and policy options, RAND helps defense planners and policymakers protect critical positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities.

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Mar 7, 2025

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

This report describes a missile jamming engagement model that was developed to help assess the dependence of an air-launched missile on signals from airborne or space-based assets for success in an engagement under a plausible set of conditions.
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Sep 6, 2023

Leveraging Commercial Space Services: Opportunities and Risks for the Department of the Air Force

RAND researchers evaluated two commercial space markets to understand opportunities, challenges, and risks that the Department of the Air Force could encounter when making decisions to invest in commercial space capabilities.
Sep 2, 2022

Practical Geolocation for Electronic Warfare Using MATLAB

This text explores the practical realities that arise from the employment of geolocation for electronic warfare in real-world systems.
Research

Jul 30, 2021

Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

This document provides RAND Europe's submission of evidence in relation to the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee's July 2021 call for evidence on space defence.
Research

May 17, 2021

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

The authors assess the costs associated with realistic threats to domestic, nonmilitary uses of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and consider possible additions to the positioning, navigation, and timing ecosystem in light of those costs.
Article

May 9, 2018

70 Years of Innovation at RAND

Seventy years ago, a group of researchers established the independent RAND Corporation. From the first satellite design, to helping ensure GPS as a public good, to laying the groundwork for the internet, RAND has been making a difference ever since.
Commentary

Jul 1, 2014

What If Distracted Driving Was Safe?

According to consumer research, the ability to consume media, write an email, or even sleep during transport is a key selling point for autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars), which could be widely available in the fairly near future. Autonomous vehicle technology could also produce a wide range of public benefits.
Research

Apr 3, 2014

Evaluation of National Institute of Justice–Funded Geospatial Software Tools: Technical and Utility Assessments to Improve Tool Development, Dissemination, and Usage

A geospatial software tool-evaluation study assessed 14 recent tool developments funded by the National Institute of Justice. The study integrates input from tool developers and tool users with RAND's independent tool assessments.
Research

Dec 1, 2012

Detecting Ionospheric TEC Perturbations Caused by Natural Hazards Using a Global Network of GPS Receivers: The Tohoku Case Study

Recent advances in GPS data processing have demonstrated that ground-based GPS receivers are capable of detecting ionospheric TEC perturbations caused by surface-generated Rayleigh, acoustic and gravity waves.
Research

Jul 25, 2008

Improving the Cost Estimation of Space Systems: Past Lessons and Future Recommendations

Analyzes the reason for the comparatively high growth in the cost of space systems by means of an in-depth study of two systems: SBIRS-High and GPS.
Research

Jan 1, 1998

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based signal providing precise timing, location, and velocity information. Just as any number of receivers can tune into a commercial TV or radio station, there is no limit on the number of people who can use GPS.
Research

Jan 1, 1996

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

The proliferation of Third World ballistic missiles is a major concern for the U.S. government. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of U.S. control policies as they pertain to ballistic missiles, focusing on those with ranges of 300-1000 km.

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Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

70 Years of Innovation at RAND

What If Distracted Driving Was Safe?

Evaluation of National Institute of Justice–Funded Geospatial Software Tools: Technical and Utility Assessments to Improve Tool Development, Dissemination, and Usage

Detecting Ionospheric TEC Perturbations Caused by Natural Hazards Using a Global Network of GPS Receivers: The Tohoku Case Study

Improving the Cost Estimation of Space Systems: Past Lessons and Future Recommendations

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

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Related Topics

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

Opportunities Created by GPS for U.S. Defense, Commercial, and Foreign Policy Interests

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

Error

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

Leveraging Commercial Space Services: Opportunities and Risks for the Department of the Air Force

Practical Geolocation for Electronic Warfare Using MATLAB

Written Evidence Submitted by RAND Europe: SPDF0020 Space Defence

Analyzing a More Resilient National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capability

70 Years of Innovation at RAND

What If Distracted Driving Was Safe?

Evaluation of National Institute of Justice–Funded Geospatial Software Tools: Technical and Utility Assessments to Improve Tool Development, Dissemination, and Usage

Detecting Ionospheric TEC Perturbations Caused by Natural Hazards Using a Global Network of GPS Receivers: The Tohoku Case Study

Improving the Cost Estimation of Space Systems: Past Lessons and Future Recommendations

Global Positioning System: Market Projections and Trends in the Newest Global Information Utility

GPS-Aided Guidance for Ballistic Missile Applications: An Assessment

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