Signal Jammer Tech

GPS threats are increasing at a record rate

The escalation of conflicts worldwide is negatively impacting the reliability of GPS technology, with a notable increase in interference attacks disrupting large areas in Europe and the Middle East, resulting in serious inconveniences for civilians. Simultaneously, there is a rising trend of criminal elements employing jammers for drug trafficking, cargo theft, and various other illegal activities in North America. Recent years have seen sporadic GPS jamming and spoofing incidents that have affected major airports across the United States. Additionally, many American citizens are now purchasing affordable retail jammers, motivated by privacy concerns and the spread of anti-government conspiracy theories.

For years, security analysts have been alerting stakeholders to the dangers posed by targeted attacks on GPS, which could lead to disruptions in the financial system, power grid, air traffic management, and emergency response services. While there is a rising consensus on the necessity of developing alternative capabilities for GPS, it is imperative to also consider another vital issue that warrants focus.

There is an urgent necessity for America to establish an automated national detection system that can detect GPS interference instantaneously and generate accurate real-time maps showing the areas affected.

A critical weakness in our satellite navigation capabilities is the lack of a coordinated, real-time system for detecting high-precision jamming and spoofing, which exposes American government, commercial, and emergency operations to vulnerabilities within the nation.

Tracking emitters

Determining the exact source of an interference attack, namely the emitter, is vital for executing prompt and efficient countermeasures, such as disabling the jammer to restore navigation capabilities.

Locating the emitter facilitates the identification of the specific area where interference is taking place, indicating where the effects are likely to be most pronounced and which assets are at the highest risk.

Nonetheless, accurately identifying emitters using standard ground-based sensors presents significant difficulties. One primary obstacle is that mobile jammers often emit low-power signals, which are harder to detect from a distance and can reflect off surfaces like buildings, cars, and trees. Furthermore, the mobility of jammers, which frequently change their locations, adds another layer of complexity to tracking them. Moreover, sophisticated jammers may implement detection countermeasures, including omnidirectional antennas and frequency hopping, which further impede triangulation.

Implementing a smartphone-based detection system would greatly augment the number of sensors available for tracking the emitter. A closely-knit array of detection points would enable quicker and more accurate detection, confirmation, and aggregation of information concerning signal location in real time, regardless of any changes in the emitter's position. It has been established that large-scale networks of mobile devices can effectively monitor the ionosphere in real time, enhancing positioning accuracy.