Acronym: NIGDE
Contract: N° B PRJ.RT.1422
Description:
The objective of the project is to develop a GNSS-independent navigation system intended for use in both manned aircraft and various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Within the project, a concept of operations (CONOPS), as well as system requirements and a comprehensive architecture of a multisensor navigation system, will be developed.
Project will focus on the technical design of the system, utilizing sensors selected and validated within the project framework. The final outcome will be the development of a navigation system technology demonstrator.
Project Manager: Mirosław Siciński
E-mail: miroslaw.sicinski@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Research Lead: Albert Zajdel
E-mail: albert.zajdel@ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Project duration: 28.05.2026 – 31.05.2028
Funding institution: European Defence Agency (EDA)
Consortium: Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation (Project Coordinator), Rzeszow University of Technology, FlyFocus Sp z o.o., Military Electronics Works S.A.; Airbus DS Deutschland GmbH; AES Technology GmbH, ESG Elektroniksystem – und Logistik-GmbH; University of Zilina; VZLU Aerospace, a.s.
