DULLES, Va., Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon (NYSE:
RTN) has delivered the Wide Area Augmentation System Geosynchronous
Earth Orbiting 6 satellite navigation payload to the Federal
Aviation Administration to broadcast the WAAS message, which
corrects errors in GPS satellite signals, provides expanded
coverage, improves accuracy, and increases reliability. The WAAS
GEO 6 payload is now operational and fully integrated into the WAAS
network, working with two other WAAS satellite payloads already in
orbit.
Developed and installed by Raytheon for the FAA, WAAS is a North
American satellite-based augmentation system that increases GPS
satellite signal accuracy for precision approach at 200 feet
altitude to meet strict air navigation performance and safety
requirements for all classes of aircraft in all phases of
flight.
"Never has a consistent and precise GPS signal been more
critical to ensuring safety of flight," said Matt Gilligan, vice president of Raytheon's
Intelligence, Information and Services business. "As the airspace
increases in complexity, there is absolutely no room for
error."
WAAS contains space and ground equipment that works together to
identify GPS satellite corrections. The SES-15 satellite hosting
Raytheon's WAAS GEO 6 payload was launched in 2017 and completed
extensive system integration in July
2019. GEO 6 replaces an older WAAS geostationary satellite
that had reached its end-of-service life.
Operational since 2003, the WAAS network consists of three
geostationary satellites and 49 terrestrial-based stations
dispersed across the continental U.S., as well as Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto
Rico, and Mexico.
To learn more about Raytheon's portfolio of air traffic
management solutions visit us here.
About SES GS
SES Government Solutions provides bandwidth, end-to-end
satellite communications solutions, and hosted payload
opportunities to U.S. government, intelligence, and civilian
agencies. SES's unrivaled network reliability and dynamic fleet of
55 geosynchronous orbit and 20 medium earth orbit satellites ensure
secure coverage over 99 percent of the world's population. As the
only operating company within the SES family focused on the U.S.
government, SES Government Solutions backs every mission with a
long-standing record of technical achievement, operational
excellence, and service commitment.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2018 sales of $27
billion and 67,000 employees, is a technology and innovation
leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity
solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 97 years, Raytheon
provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration,
C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects and mission support
for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is
headquartered in Waltham,
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