The German GALILEO Test and Development Environment
Currently the European satellite navigation system Galileo is under
development, with a planned operational availability from end of 2013.
Therefore the development of Galileo based applications
and products becomes more and more important. With GATE a ground based realistic test bed was developed,
especially covering the needs of receiver manufacturers and application developers.
GATE is funded by the German Aerospace Center DLR.
GATE in operation
The experimental operation phase of GATE has been completed successfully. Since August 2008
it is possible for companies and research institutes to book GATE for various experiments.
It is planned to operate GATE at least until the full operational capability of Galileo.
For further details please contact IFEN GmbH.
After the build-up of GATE (Phase C/D) the test bed is currently
undergoing an upgrade phase (GATE-SKZ)
which includes the signal compatibility with the Galileo SIS ICD V12 as well as the
certification of GATE operation.
The following consortium members are involved in the extension activities:
IFEN GmbH (prime contractor), EADS Astrium GmbH, VCS AG and NavCert GmbH.
The GATE test bed cornerstones are six ground transmitters,
emitting the Galileo signals towards the GATE test area.
Inside this test area, which is located in the region
of Berchtesgaden (GER), adequate receiver terminals can receive these signals
and perform Galileo based positioning and navigation.
