Complementary PNT with Fusion Artificial Intelligence Link Synchronization Array for eVTOL Systems (FAILSAFESTM)

Wil Myrick; Mike Tolfree; Tom Matarese

doi:10.4050/F-0080-2024-1055

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Complementary PNT with Fusion Artificial Intelligence Link Synchronization Array for eVTOL Systems (FAILSAFESTM)

Wil Myrick, Mike Tolfree, Tom Matarese, ENSCO Inc.

May 7, 2024

https://doi.org/10.4050/F-0080-2024-1055

Abstract:
Fusion Artificial Intelligence Link Synchronization Array for eVTOL Systems (FAILSAFES™) is a resilient and redundant timing and positioning architecture based on low Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) RF Ranging links for eVTOL systems navigating with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in degraded or denied environments. This paper describes the overall FAILSAFES™ concept and discusses the underlying Complementary Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (CPNT) capabilities based on ENSCO's PicoRangerTM Array technology (PRAT). PRAT provides an array of low-cost RF ranging links between FAILSAFES™ ground stations and aircrafts to support navigation and timing distribution in GNSS degraded or denied environments. This paper will explore components of FAILSAFES™ and discuss initial PRAT based fusion results with respect to frequency and time stability.