Quantum IMU and atomic clock physics for GPS-denied precision navigation in intelligence field operations.
Why quantum PNT matters for intelligence. Key areas include: GPS denial and spoofing in intelligence operating environments; SIGINT timing requirements: TDOA precision, coherent processing, and synchronisation challenges; Covert navigation requirements: autonomous positioning without detectable emissions.
Atom interferometry for covert navigation. Key areas include: Cold atom accelerometers and gyroscopes: precision versus classical sensors for intelligence platforms; Quantum gravity gradiometry: underground and indoor positioning for intelligence operations; Quantum compass: magnetic heading reference for navigation without GPS or magnetic anomaly corruption.
Precision timing for SIGINT and operations synchronisation. Key areas include: Optical lattice clocks: performance benchmarks and holdover capability for intelligence applications; Chip-scale atomic clocks: CSAC performance for man-portable and small UAV platforms; Time transfer without GPS: quantum-secured distribution for distributed intelligence networks.
Quantum PNT performance modelling for intelligence scenarios. Key areas include: Facilitator-led modelling of quantum INS performance for intelligence mission profiles; Comparing quantum versus classical sensor drift over intelligence-relevant operational timescales; Assessing platform integration options for intelligence aircraft, vehicles, and man-portable systems.
From sensor to intelligence capability. Key areas include: SWaP analysis for intelligence platforms: UAVs, ground vehicles, maritime, and man-portable; Vibration and environmental challenges specific to intelligence operating conditions; Multi-sensor fusion: quantum augmentation of existing intelligence platform INS systems.
Published development programmes and trials. Key areas include: Government quantum PNT programmes with intelligence applications; International quantum sensor development: competitive assessment for intelligence planning.
Q&A and Capability Planning: this session covers the core principles and technical underpinnings relevant to the subject area.
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