{"id":24985,"date":"2024-04-18T06:06:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T10:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=24985"},"modified":"2024-04-24T04:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T08:53:45","slug":"outsmarting-gps-tricks-easy-solution-for-spoofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/outsmarting-gps-tricks-easy-solution-for-spoofing\/","title":{"rendered":"Outsmarting the GPS spoofers: A clever app"},"content":{"rendered":"

GPS spoofing is fast becoming a real headache in aviation, causing confusion and navigation problems for pilots<\/strong> in several hotspots around the world.<\/p>\n

We first saw this happening in September 2023, when we started getting reports of spoofing across the Middle East<\/a>, including instances near Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Cyprus, and Lebanon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since then we’ve had reports from all kinds of strange places<\/a>\u00a0including Pakistan, Niger, and China.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And just like that – Spoofed.<\/p><\/div>\n

GPS spoofing involves sending false GPS signals to aircraft<\/strong>, leading to potential navigation errors and safety risks.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers have been slow to work out what advice to pass on to pilots and operators <\/strong>on how to counteract these issues. But the effectiveness of these measures can be limited without the right tools, especially during live spoofing events where the reliance on ATC becomes critical.<\/p>\n

NaviGuard<\/a>, developed by APG, is a new tool designed to counter GPS spoofing threats<\/strong>. It\u2019s a plotting application that uses traditional ground navigation aids (e.g., VORs, DMEs, NDBs) to cross-check and verify the aircraft\u2019s GPS-reported position. And best of all – it’s free. <\/strong>You can download it here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chart to the rescue!<\/p><\/div>\n

When NaviGuard detects discrepancies indicative of GPS spoofing<\/strong>, it alerts the pilots with a clear \u201cGPS anomaly detected\u201d message, enabling them to take corrective action promptly.<\/p>\n

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Hard to miss.<\/p><\/div>\n

NaviGuard offers pilots a straightforward solution for maintaining navigational accuracy amidst GPS spoofing threats.<\/p>\n

I used NaviGuard last month when I was spoofed whilst operating in Cairo. I got to try out the app for 30 minutes while our GPS tried to convince us that we were flying on top of Beirut.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hello

Hello, Beirut.<\/p><\/div>\n

As promised by Michael and the team at APG, the app was easy to use, and it allowed me to quickly verify that my IRS position was not compromised<\/strong> (we have a Hybrid IRS, so a spoofed GPS signal can corrupt the position data).<\/p>\n

This is a no-bells-or-whistles solution, which I believe is an excellent addition to any pilot’s EFB; after this flight, I installed the app on all of our aircraft’s EFBs. It takes up very little space and is free. This is the great insurance when doubting your GPS position’s integrity.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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