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Satellite navigation - Opportunities and threats - an update

Since the advent of GPS, satellite navigation has been increasingly used in aviation. In the first part of the lecture, aside from a generic overview of various aspects of satellite navigation systems, we will provide an overview of the current applications, their possibilities and limitations. We will discover that satellite navigation systems are not only used for navigation purposes, but also in several communication, surveillance and safety-related systems. 
In the second part of the presentation, we will provide an in-depth talk on the topics of jamming and spoofing in UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and drone applications. We will delve into the latest trends in UAV applications across various sectors and highlight how the rapid adoption of these technologies has led to an increase in security risks, specifically concerning jamming and spoofing attacks. We will discuss the rising frequency and sophistication of such attacks, emphasizing the potential consequences for both commercial and governmental drone operations. Furthermore, we will explore the different techniques used for jamming and spoofing, including signal interference and manipulation of GNSS data, as well as the methodologies being developed to detect and mitigate these threats. This session aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by these threats and the current state of countermeasures in the industry.

Programme and practical information

This lecture is organized by ie-net expertgroup Lucht- & Ruimtevaart in collaboration with VLRI (Vlaamse Lucht- en Ruimtevaartinitiatieven vzw) and Flanders Space.
Paul Hopff
, Senior CNS/ATM Expert at skeyes, and Gustavo Lopez, Market Access Manager at Septentrio, will discuss the current use of satellite navigation systems in aviation and UAV aerial applications, focusing on the opportunities and challenges/threats in the current operational environment.
The lecture will be in English.

Date
21st November 2024
20:00h : start
22:00h : end

Venue
KU Leuven - Campus Brugge
Spoorwegstraat 12
8200 Brugge
Route: www.kuleuven.be/brugge/contact 

Participation fee
20 € for non members, only by electronic payment
Free for members ie-net
Free for members VLRI
Free for students Euroavia (please ask the promocode)

Registration
is mandatory for everyone, via the red button at the top right.

About the speakers

Gustavo Lopez is Market Access Manager at Septentrio, a leading company in bringing high-end GNSS technology where accuracy, reliability and GNSS security matters. Gustavo, since joining the company, has held different technical R&D and product management roles and has been involved in some of the most innovative and reliable solutions used in machine automation, autonomous systems, robotics/UAV and other demanding and critical applications. Gustavo role is a visionary and with expertise on different markets especially when linked to navigation, positioning systems and resilience of GNSS. He is active in multiple groups and networks adopting these technologies. Mr. Lopez holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Monterrey’s Technology Institute, Mexico and a MBA with Information technology concentration from the United Business Institute, Brussels.

Paul Hopff, Senior CNS/ATM Expert at skeyes, has over 35 years of professional experience in Belgian aviation with responsibilities within Flight Operations, Avionics Engineering, Air Traffic Management and technical aviation training. This has helped him develop a broad view of aviation related topics. In addition to his professional activities, he is active in various aviation organisations. Paul has been flying as a private pilot for more than 40 years and has been fascinated by the history of aviation since his childhood.

Contact & info

Christine Mortelmans
ie-net ingenieursvereniging vzw
Tel: 032600863
21/11/2024 Van: 20u00 tot 22u00
KU Leuven - Campus Brugge Spoorwegstraat 12 8200 Brugge

Participation fee
20 € for non members, only by electronic payment
Free for members ie-net
Free for members VLRI
Free for students Euroavia (please ask your promocode)

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