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COMPANY OVERVIEW

ANPC.COM

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COMPANY
OVERVIEW

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PIONEERS
Since 1991, ANPC has been an
innovator of
GPS-Independent air
navigation and surveillance
solutions for challenging
airfields
and tactical deployments
worldwide.

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EXPERIENCED
Founded by a former Lockheed
Skunkworks data fusion engineer,
ANPC has become an industry
leader in multi-sensor aircraft
tracking and navigation.

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NOTABLES
ANPC is the world’s only Our patented data The TLS™ Transponder
supplier of deployable processing technology Landing System has been
instrument landing serves as the foundation of FAA certified since 1998 and
systems, with commercial all ANPC products. meets all ICAO
and military requirements for a CAT I ILS.
installations on all seven
continents.

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OUR MISSION
Integrate existing and
state-of-the-art technologies to
increase aviation safety,
accessibility, and economic
viability through optimized
airspace intelligence.

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OUR VISION
Pioneer and build the world’s most
innovative solutions to
make the seemingly impossible
journey possible.

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SAFETY
Driven by global experiences and
inherent moral obligations, we’ve built
an organization founded
upon protecting lives and property. It’s
what guides our work and inspires our
innovations.

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IMPACT
“We are an impact company. The navigation
and surveillance solutions we deliver,
consciously and systemically solve a global
community need.”
Jeff Mains | CEO

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ANPC SOLUTIONS
TLS: Provides aircraft with precision approach LAMS: A fully integrated air surveillance system
guidance to any landing area regardless of terrain built on a scalable architecture that fuses
and with no dependence on GPS. The system secondary surveillance with data from multiple
combines an SSR, ILS, and PAR onto a single sensors to provide a complete airspace
platform, can be deployed to any airfield in the awareness and security solution. Additional
world in a matter of hours, and supports non-linear sensors may include primary radars,
or steeper-than-usual approach procedures using electro-optical cameras, and RF drone
ILS or RNP design criteria. detection/mitigation systems.

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APPLICATIONS
GPS/GNSS-Denied Environments Terrain-Challenged Airports
Innovative surveillance and navigation systems Ground-based precision approach guidance
that operate independently of satellite-based for increased safety and accessibility where
services where and when they may be conventional ILS cannot function due to
unavailable or vulnerable to disruption. surrounding
terrain or obstacles.

Rapid Deployment Remote Air Traffic Management


ANPC facilitates all-weather flight operations Terminal area surveillance, aircraft separation,
with mobile guidance systems that can be and surface detection at uncontrolled airfields
deployed anywhere in the world and in a matter or those
of hours, for lacking radar facilities.
defense or disaster recovery.

Airspace Awareness and Security Helipads & Floating Platforms


Customizable airborne threat detection and Surveillance and navigation
mitigation solutions to secure perimeters, solutions for offshore drilling
borders, and high-value cultural or industrial facilities, maritime vessels, remote
assets. industrial facilities, and off-airport
helipads.

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THE TECHNOLOGY

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HIGH UPDATE RATE 3D TRACKING OF AIRCRAFT

AIRPORT IN A BOX
• Uses transponder replies to establish aircraft • Real-time positioning with precise horizontal &
position in 3D space (range, azimuth, elevation) vertical accuracy for both surveillance and
guidance
• Multiple ATC capabilities on a single platform
• No upgrades required onboard the aircraft

Instrument Landing System Radar (SSR) Secondary


(ILS) and RNAV/RNP guidance Precision Approach Radar
Surveillance
(PAR)
TLS™ TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATIONS
• Terrain-challenged airports
• Rapidly deployable defense
supporting ACE
• Disaster recovery and
humanitarian relief
• Offshore drilling and
shipboard helipads
• Perimeter and border
security
• Terminal area surveillance

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1 . STEP 4.
TLS interrogates all aircraft For an aircraft conducting an
transponders within the approach, TLS determines the
service volume displacement from the ILS approach

STEP 2. STEP 5.
Aircraft transponders respond TLS transmits an ILS signal to guide
with 4-digit “squawk” code the aircraft on the approach, localizer
and glide slope are displayed on the
cockpit instrumentation
• Entire approach can be monitored
STEP 3. by the system operator
TLS sensors measure each
transponder reply and
determines each aircraft position
ANPC TLS
• Asimuth, elevation, range
• TOA, DTOA, AOA
measurements from 8
separate antennas

All surveillance data is displayed


on operator console

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
UNMATCHED ILS
PERFORMANCE
Designed to work where
conventional ILS cannot
• Short runways
• Sloping or rugged terrain
• Obstacles or water at one or
both runway ends
• GNSS is unavailable or
unreliable
• Protected or restricted
airspace

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY

UNMATCHED SITING
FLEXIBILITY
No reliance on antenna placement or runway
alignment
• All equipment collocated in one small
footprint
• Placement adjacent to or astride the
runway
• Meets frangibility requirements for
equipment near runway
• Software-configured approach
• TLS surveyed in relationship to runway
alignment and threshold during
installation
• Smaller sensitive and critical areas

Remote operation via any available and secure


means

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY

COMPATIBILITY & COMPLIANCE


• Meets or exceeds ICAO signal-in-space
requirements for Cat. I ILS

TLS Approach at McMurdo Station, Antarctica


• FAA Type Accepted
• Approaches may be designed using PANS-OPS or
TERPS criteria
• FAA TLS Flight Inspection Order 8200.47
• AIMS-certified
• Supports all Mode 3/A/C transponders
• Works with standard ILS receivers and CDI/HSI
avionics; no aircraft upgrades required
• Approach plates and pilot procedures identical to
standard ILS
• Commercial Product – No ITAR restrictions or
licenses required

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE –
ILS GUIDANCE
• Up to 4 simultaneous approaches on
discrete ILS frequencies
• Predictable flight inspection w/built-in flight
check tool
• Curved & segmented approaches to RNP 0.1
performance level
• Missed approach and back course guidance
• Variable glideslope angles available
• Multiple console-selectable approaches
supported by a system

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE – PAR GUIDANCE


• “Talk-down” radio guidance down to Decision • Tolerant of clutter – no rain fade
Altitude/Height (DA/H) • Ideal for covert operations – no RF guidance
• PAR console shows plan/profile views, marker transmissions
beacon locations, and simulated CDI • Backup to ILS guidance for missing or
• Greater range and accuracy vs. standard PAR inoperative nav equipment
(22Hz update rate) • Compliant with ICAO and FAA Order 8260.3D,
• Up to 4 individual PAR consoles supplied in 6m MIL-STD-2411, AFMAN
(20’) Conex shelter • 11-225, FAA Order JO 7110.65V

4 PAR CONSOLES
Profile View
PAR DISPLAY

Plan View
TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
– SSR SURVEILLANCE
• No moving parts or turntables
• 1° angular accuracy
• Range accuracy ± 30m (100’)
• Superior update rate vs. SSR
(2-10Hz)
• Tracks any ATCRBS transponder or
ADS-B equipped aircraft
• No reliance on GNSS
• All surveillance tracks are
recorded and saved for future
analysis

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
VERSATILITY
Multiple & varied approach profiles supported by Customizable configurations
a single system • 1 – 4 guidance transmitters provided to
• ILS and/or RNP guidance provided for meet customer requirements
optimal flyability • Optional P2 sidelobe suppression
• Steeper glideslope configurable for • Additional PAR consoles available in
rotary-wing or high terrain ops add-on “ATC Kits”

Scalable to include additional sensors for specific


applications
• Primary radar, electro-optical, RF detection,
advanced tracking algorithms
TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN ASSURANCE
• Solid-state COTS components
• No moving parts or turntables
• Redundant electronics racks
with 5 second switchover time
• Built-in integrity monitoring
• DO-178B Level B integrity
• Built-in test equipment (BITE) to
monitor surveillance
performance
• Guidance transmissions are
monitored like an ILS far-field
monitor
▪ Field-replaceable LRUs and on-site
spares

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TLS™ TECHNOLOGY
RELIABILITY
Fewer antenna elements means fewer failure
modes
▪ Maintenance Interface Unit to address system ▪ On-demand field services support
alerts and alarms
▪ MTBF > 9000 hours
▪ Comprehensive classroom and on-site
training ▪ MTTR ~ 30 minutes
PRODUCT
CONFIGURATIONS

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TLS™ TRANSPONDER LANDING SYSTEM

THE FIRST
PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVAID
• Designed for fixed-base or
permanent installations

• Serving airfields on all seven


continents in the most challenging
operating environments

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Tactical ATC solution for • Site-specific data saved
TTLS™ TRANSPONDER LANDING SYSTEM •
expeditionary forces for reuse without
THE WORLD’S ONLY and temporary airfields recalibrating
Installs in less than 6 All components securely
DEPLOYABLE ILS • •
person-hours mounted and
shock-isolated for
repeated deployments
• Optional flatbed truck

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TLS-463 PALLETIZED TRANSPONDER LANDING SYSTEM

RAPID ATC DEPLOYMENT


REDEFINED
• Fully contained on a single
463L master pallet
• Occupies a single C-130 pallet
position
• Full installation in 2 hours by
2-person crew

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LAMS LOCAL AREA MULTILATERATION SYSTEM

COMPACT & AFFORDABLE TERMINAL


AREA SURVEILLANCE
• Situational awareness for • Data tracks are recorded for • Ships in 20’ Conex
airfields lacking on-site ATC • Training purposes • Optional PSR for uncooperative
facilities • Regulatory enforcement targets
• Detection/tracking range 100NM (noise abatement, etc)
• Billing for overflights
• Airspace and airport
planning
A RISK TO CIVILIAN LIFE • A risk to industrial, political, and critical
infrastructure
THREAT: SMALL DRONE • Military and commercial drones used in
ATTACKS attacks
• A threat to the global oil supply and
economy
• Early detection and identification are
critical

Expansiveness of areas
affected require a new
architecture

• Current radar solutions alone provide


small coverage at a high price point
• Integrated and centralized view of
airspace needed to effectively intercept
the threat
• Identification of imposing threat critical
to mitigation
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• Low-cost Group 1 and more sophisticated Group 3
INEXPENSIVE SMALL DRONES
Drones are now a threat
Inexpensive explosives carried by RF or
FOR MILITARY & COMMERCIAL •
GPS-guided/Waypoint Guided Drones
APPLICATIONS • Major threats to:
• Border Security
• VIP Locations
• Critical Infrastructure
• Airports
• Civilian Populations
• Requires holistic approach to detect, identify,
locate and mitigate the threat

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ANPC has developed a
small drone detection
solution using this
holistic layered
approach to security

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0-20 NM
A LAYERED APPROACH OF SENSORS Primary D&T
(small to
ANPC APPROACH medium targets)

20-100 NM
Primary D&T
(medium to
large targets)
0 - 10 NM
Primary D&T
(targets > 1m2 RCS)
Camera Slew & Cue

20 10 5

TITLE OF THE DECK GOES HERE


0 - 5 NM
Primary D&T (targets
> 1m2 RCS)
RF Detection, ID, &
0-100 NM Mitigation
Primary D&T
Secondary Detection
& Tracking (D&T)

Layers of perimeter security


deliver expandable architecture
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0-20 NM
Primary D&T
Multiple sensors fused to (small to
provide a common operating medium targets)

picture of environment
Multiple integrated sensors for
cUAS applications
Primary Radar (PSR)
0 - 10 NM
Secondary Surveillance Primary D&T
(targets > 1m2 RCS)
Radar (SSR) Camera Slew & Cue
Electro-Optical / Infrared 20 10 5
Imaging (EO/IR)
RF detection, TITLE OF THE DECK GOES HERE
0 - 5 NM
Primary D&T (targets
identification, and > 1m2 RCS)
mitigation RF Detection, ID, &
0-100 NM Mitigation
Security layers defined by Primary D&T
range, target size, and threat Secondary Detection
& Tracking (D&T)
assessment
Layered architecture allows for
infrastructure to evolve with the
threat – “plug-and-play”

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A COMPLETE PERIMETER SECURITY SOLUTION

ANPC LAMS ARCHITECTURE

• Multi-sensor surveillance in any terrain • All radar/sensor data displayed on single


environment console
• 24/7 performance regardless of climate or weather • Surveillance tracks recorded for future
• All subsystems are field-proven and mature to TRL9 analysis
• All output data is ASTERIX compliant
• Integrates with existing C2 systems
• Commercial product – non-ITAR

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ANPC LAMS ARCHITECTURE
DESIGNED FOR
MOBILITY AND RAPID
DEPLOYMENT
• Transportable by land, air, or
sea
• Single 20’ Conex for transport
& operations w/optional
flatbed truck
• Climate-controlled
operations center; no heavy
equipment required
• Full installation in 3 hours by 2
trained technicians with
minimal site conditioning

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NETWORKED SECURITY SOLUTION

ANPC LAMS
ARCHITECTURE
DEPLOYMENT FOR UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES
LAMS SSR and base stations
spaced at 200 NM

Primary radar stations spaced at


40 NM

Optical/RF stations spaced at 20


NM

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NETWORKED SECURITY SOLUTION

ANPC LAMS
ARCHITECTURE
DEPLOYMENT FOR
NORTHEASTERN KSA
LAMS SSR and base stations
spaced at 200 NM

Primary radar stations spaced at


40 NM

Optical/RF stations spaced at 20


NM

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A COMPLETE PERIMETER SECURITY SOLUTION LAMS SSR and base stations
ANPC LAMS ARCHITECTURE spaced at 200 NM

DEPLOYMENT FOR SOUTHERN


Primary radar stations spaced at
KSA
40 NM

Optical/RF stations spaced at 20


NM

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• Machine learning algorithms calibrate out
LAMS ARCHITECTURE – AI/ML-BASED DESIGN
consistent or trending noise and target
movements in the surveillance volume
RADAR DATA FUSION WITH • Plot-to-track measurements are stored for
INTELLIGENT TRACKING & future processing, and the best solutions
TRACK PREDICTION delivered to controllers at each iteration

• Exceptional results in dense clutter or where


non-cooperative targets are in close
proximity

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE – AI/ML-BASED DESIGN • Versatile and configurable algorithm allows
following abrupt target maneuvers without track
loss
RADAR DATA FUSION WITH
INTELLIGENT TRACKING & • Wide range of target maneuvers supported
(civil aircraft, military jets, surface vehicles,
TRACK PREDICTION multicopter drones)

• Open architecture for easy integration of new


sensor types

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE

AIR SITUATION DISPLAY


• All radar feeds integrated into one seamless traffic
situation picture

• Radar images are automatically adjusted for


optimal resolution in high-clutter environments

• User-definable filtering and data abstraction for


presentation of the most relevant information

• False images, surface, rain, and snow reflections all


suppressed while retaining manual gain adjustment

• Integrated with AMOC, STARS, and other leading C2


systems

• Compliant with EUROCONTROL ESASSP and EUROCAE


ED87D requirements

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE

AIR SITUATION DISPLAY – SAFETY ALERTS AND TRACK FILTERING

• Safety alerts such as Short Term Conflict Alerts


(STCA), Area Proximity Warnings (APW) and
Minimum Safe Altitude Warnings (MSAW) can
be received in ASTERIX CAT-4 format. A visual
warning is displayed as well as a graphical
representation of the conflicts while they
persist.

• Track filtering allows specific targets to be


displayed, based on their speed and altitude, or
by user-defined areas.

• Tracks that are providing a cooperative


transponder response can be hidden to display
only unverified threats.

• Intercept Solutions can be automatically Intercept Solution


calculated with the expected time until
intercept displayed graphically in the PPI
window.
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LAMS ARCHITECTURE
LAMS ARCHITECTURE

PRIMARY RADAR
• Optimized for detecting low-altitude targets in
high-clutter environments

• Uncooperative targets tracked from 5 NM to 100


NM range depending on size

• Ability to discern multiple discrete targets flying


at close range to each other

• S-Band operation ensures reliable performance


in all weather conditions at long range

• X-Band option is optimal for shorter range of


smaller targets at low flying altitudes

• Radar head is mounted to the Conex – no


separate tower required

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE

SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE
• Precise 3D target positioning using patented ANPC • 1° angular accuracy, range accuracy ±100 feet
multilateration • 2-10Hz interrogation rate for superior accuracy
• AIMS-certified IFF technology • Built-in test unit for continuous performance
• Small sensor footprint, with all equipment in a secure monitoring
area • Systems installed on all seven continents

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE

INFRARED PAN, TILT AND


ZOOM CAMERA
• Automatically “slews” to target of interest

• Mid-wave infrared (MWIR), Electro-Optical (EO),


and short-wave infrared imaging

• Embedded video processing, including image


stabilization and target tracking

• Up to three simultaneous H.264 compressed


video streams allow for situational awareness
and detailed target inspection

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LAMS ARCHITECTURE

RF DRONE DETECTION &


MITIGATION
• Passive scanning for RF signals from drones or
controllers

• Locates and tracks drones, home points, and


pilots

• Identifies drone make, model, and protocol

• Unique ID assigned and compared to list of


known drones

• System can disable or re-route unidentified or


unauthorized drones

• Identified hostile drones escalated to


authorities for mitigation

• User-defined rules and zones to match


operational parameters

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LAMS DELIVERS AIRSPACE AWARENESS WITH EXPANDABLE ARCHITECTURE

LAMS-PLUS PROVIDES LAYERED APPROACH TO


THREAT
• Fused data from proven sensors delivers • Layered approach allows for cost-effective scaling
integrated common operating picture for while maintaining single picture
decision and intercept
• Data dissemination to regional or central decision
makers enabled by architecture

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LAMS DELIVERS AIRSPACE AWARENESS WITH EXPANDABLE ARCHITECTURE

LAMS-PLUS DELIVERS • Software-defined solution allows for expansion of


ARCHITECTURE FOR new capabilities easily
FUTURE THREAT
• AI and machine learning provides environment for
continuous improvement as threat changes

• Expandable through new sensors without changing


the architecture or training/maintenance burden

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CASE STUDIES

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Airport Locations
Phoenix Airfield
Williams Field
National Science Foundation Research Center
McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Mission
Precision approach capability for ice/snow runways in remote
location
Challenge
Find a landing system with flexible siting criteria and severe
weather reliability to replace the obsolete MLS
ANPC Solution
TLS Transponder Landing System
Approach designed using ILS TERPS
Flight inspected by the FAA
Commissioned for primarily civil operations

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ROYAL SAUDI AIR FORCE
Airport Locations
King Abdullah Air Base
Jeddah, KSA
Mission
Deployable precision approach capability for
tactical in-theatre operations in remote or austere
locations
Challenge
Transportability, mobility, rapid
deployment/redeployment into areas with variable
terrain and harsh climate/weather conditions
ANPC Solution
TTLS Transportable Transponder Landing System

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AIR
FORCE
Airport Locations
Al Dhafra Air Base, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sas Al Nakhl Air Base, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Eritrea, East Africa
Mission
Deployable precision approach capability for tactical
in-theatre operations in remote or austere locations
Local area surveillance and separation maintenance of
all traffic
Challenge
Transportability, mobility, rapid
deployment/redeployment into areas with variable
terrain and harsh climate/weather conditions
ANPC Solution
TTLS Transportable Transponder Landing System with
truck
LAMS Local Area Multilateration System
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CHILEAN AIR FORCE
Airport Location
Teniente Marsh Aerodrome
King George Island, Antarctica

Mission
Safe all-weather transport of scientists and personnel to 'Base
Eduardo Frei Montalva'
Challenge
Provide a precision approach for reliable instrument landings
in foul weather or limited visibility
Diversions infeasible, with closest airport nearly 1000km away
w/o ground transportation
Traditional ILS impossible due to rough terrain on approach
and lack of terrain on far end of short runway (4000 ft gravel
rwy). Ground drops off 100ft at approach end of runway, so a
traditional glideslope will not work.
ANPC Solution
TTLS Transportable Transponder Landing System
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR
FORCE
Airport Locations
Multiple tactical

Mission
Deployable precision approach capability for
tactical in-theatre operations in remote or austere
locations
Challenge
Transportability, mobility, rapid
deployment/redeployment into areas with variable
terrain and harsh climate/weather conditions
ANPC Solution
Transportable Transponder Landing System (TTLS),
Customized Firefly trailer configuration

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U.S. AIR FORCE
Deployed Locations
Allen Army Airfield
Subic Bay, Philippines
Kadena, Japan
Davis Monthan AFB
Sculthorpe AB, UK

Mission
Highly compact and deployable precision
approach capability for tactical in-theatre
operations in remote or austere locations
Challenge
Transportability and rapid
deployment/redeployment into areas with variable
terrain and harsh climate/weather conditions
ANPC Solution
TTLS-463 Palletized Transponder Landing System
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Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation

• 489 North 8th Street, Suite 203


Hood River, Oregon, 97031 USA

• USA- 800 228 1857 x230


Global- +1 541 386 1747 x230

• info@anpc.com

• www.anpc.com

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