The German GALILEO
Test and Development Environment
Currently the European satellite
navigation system Galileo is under development, with a planned
operational availability from end of 2013. Therefore the development of
Galileo based applications and products becomes more and more
important. With GATE a ground based realistic test bed was developed,
especially covering the needs of receiver manufacturers and application
developers.
GATE is funded by the German Aerospace Center DLR.
GATE in operation
The
experimental operation phase of GATE has been completed successfully.
Since August 2008 it is possible for companies and research institutes
to book GATE for various experiments. It is planned to operate GATE at
least until the full operational capability of Galileo.
For further details please contact IFEN GmbH.
After
the build-up of GATE (Phase C/D)
the test bed is currently undergoing an upgrade phase (GATE-SKZ) which includes
the signal compatibility with the Galileo SIS ICD V12 as well as the
certification of GATE operation.
The following consortium members are involved in the extension
activities:
IFEN GmbH (prime contractor), EADS Astrium GmbH, VCS AG and NavCert
GmbH.
The GATE test bed cornerstones are six ground transmitters, emitting
the Galileo signals towards the GATE test area. Inside this test area,
which is located in the region of Berchtesgaden (GER), adequate
receiver terminals can receive these signals and perform Galileo based
positioning and navigation.
