MPE-S Type II is based on the Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), which encapsulates all classified data and signal processing into one tamper-proof module, increasing the security of the MPE-S Type II. SAASM also provides jamming and spoofing protection for US and allied forces operating in hostile environments. The MPE-S is the U.S. Army Standard Embedded GPS Receiver for the Ground-Based GPS Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM) program. It is intended for use in multiple DoD, federal civilian, and Foreign Military Sales platforms requiring real-time precise GPS data. The small size and features of the GB-GRAM standard make it attractive for Command, Control, Computers, Communication and Information (C4I) equipment, vehicles and other system platforms seeking to integrate a robust secure GPS capability.
- U.S. Army standard embedded small serial interface form factor GPS receiver
- 12-channel continuous satellite tracking for true all-in-view operation
- SAASM security
- Very low power consumption
- Simultaneous L1 and L2 dual frequency GPS signal reception
- Cold start without time, position or almanac in less than 110 seconds from complete OFF
- Extended performance in a jamming environment: 41 dB J/S while tracking, 24 dB J/S during initial satellite acquisition
- Next-generation KDP-4 (key data processor) security architecture
- Unclassified-when-keyed operation
- Black key capable, for over-the-air-rekeying
- Field-programmable receiver application software
- Advanced correlator engine for accelerated direct-Y code acquisition
- User setup of units datums and coordinate formats
- Area navigation with waypoint storage
- Receiver-autonomous integrity monitoring
- High reliability with MTBF >60,000 hours (calculated)