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The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has awarded GMV a framework contract to advance the Galileo Reference Centre (GRC), a key facility for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Galileo satellite navigation system. Located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, the GRC independently assesses Galileo’s operations, signal quality, and user-level service performance and compares its performance with that of other GNSS.
The upcoming GRC V2 version will introduce real-time monitoring capabilities, enhancing EUSPA’s ability to oversee GNSS services. This evolution will support additional Galileo services, including:
- Signal Authentication Service (SAS): Strengthening trust in Galileo signals.
- Time Dissemination Service: Enabling precise synchronization for critical infrastructure.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Improving emergency response operations.
- Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS): Facilitating public alerts for natural disasters and emergencies.
Key operational improvements in GRC V2 include:
- Enhanced monitoring using data from multiple institutions.
- Real-time processing for faster user notifications.
- Seamless system upgrades without disrupting operations.
- Advanced cybersecurity measures integrated into a platform-as-a-service model.
The upgraded GRC is expected to be operational by 2026 without impacting ongoing functions.
