Exelis GPS threat detection technology now includes improved capabilities

Based on customer use and feedback, Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has improved its Signal Sentry® 1000 product to now include a number of enhancements including user-friendly analytics and alerts. Signal Sentry technology detects and locates sources of intentional and unintentional interference to the United States GPS signals and provides users with actionable intelligence.

Enriched features include superior sensors that increase detection accuracy to better pinpoint the jamming source, enhanced analytics to recognize patterns of jamming, and easy-to-use history functionality to comprehend where interference happened and to follow its path. Instant reporting of jamming events via text or email so that appropriate resources may be deployed to an incident is also a new feature of Signal Sentry.

“Signal Sentry was developed by Exelis to protect critical infrastructure and to deliver intelligence to police agencies. Since Signal Sentry has been used by law enforcement, we have been able to enhance the products investigative and intelligent-led policing capabilities,” said Carl Slutsky, product line manager for Signal Sentry at Exelis. “Now, users can see patterns such as what happened and when and where it happened to better allocate their investigative resources. Additionally, we added an alert feature to Signal Sentry that provides real-time notice of a GPS jamming event, so law enforcement can dispatch a patrol unit to the precise location of the jamming event.”

Due to the broad availability of low-cost GPS jamming devices on the Internet, the risk associated with signal disruption has increased significantly. GPS jammers are often used by criminals to conceal stolen cars and by commercial drivers whose intent is merely to hide their location from their employer. Truckers who used personal privacy GPS jammers near shipping ports have caused interference with the signal also used to navigate large ships, which severely compromised safety and the efficient operation of the port.

Signal Sentry leverages the Global Navigation Satellite System, or GNSS, signal domain knowledge and is based upon patented technology developed through the company's history of designing and fielding electronic intelligence systems. Exelis is a global leader in providing advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. GPS is vital to all sectors of the economy. Exelis navigation payloads and components have been on board every U.S. GPS satellite ever launched and have more than 700 years of accumulated on-orbit success.

As part of the Exelis ISR and Analytics strategic growth platform offering, Exelis will showcase Signal Sentry 1000 in booth #619/621 at the ION GNSS+ conference Sept. 8-12 in Tampa, Fla.

About Exelis

Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in positioning and navigation, sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems; and focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs about 17,000 people and generated 2013 sales of $4.8 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.