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In late December 2010, the Annual GPS Enterprise Review (AGER) occurred, taking stock of the state of modern GPS capabilities. During AGER, Col. Bernard Gruber at the Space and Missile Systems Center in Los Angeles led his team through AGER.

The purpose of AGER is to combine all of the individual GPS tracking reviews that the US Military used to undergo for GPS satellite, user equipment, and ground station teams, among others. This unifying conference allows all reviews to be conducted at one place and one time, thus streamlining the process.

Results of the GPS Tracking Conference

One item reviewed at the AGER GPS tracking conference in California include the soon-to-come GPSIIIA, the next generation in GPS tracking technology. This means that this technology can move to the next stage in the development pipeline: long-lead parts procurement for the satellites needed. Eight GPSIIIA satellites will be deployed by the US Air force, and this milestone decision moves that process further along.

Several other programs, such as OCX (Operational Control), were also reviewed and are on good target for their release dates.

“We have made great progress while keeping the right focus on mission success. I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the AGER, the support of the senior decision makers and most of all my team of dedicated professionals. The modernized capabilities coming on board will support the warfighter and the world for years to come,” Col. Gruber said.

Article Written by Greg Minton