Rockwell Collins launches WAAS-capable GPS-4000S
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (September 19, 2006) - Rockwell Collins' Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable GPS-4000S was launched today. The new capability will be available
in early 2007.
"Rockwell Collins' WAAS-enabled GPS-4000S will allow pilots to utilize GPS as primary means navigation," said Denny Helgeson,
vice president and general manager of Business and Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "Just like the GPS-4000A, the GPS-4000S
is fully integrated with the Flight Management Systems (FMS) in Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 systems to provide
simple and intuitive operation."
The GPS-4000S sensor and associated WAAS antenna will allow operators to utilize the GPS system without reliance on other
navigation equipment for en route operations and approach procedures authorized for WAAS, such as RNAV (GPS) charts. A WAAS
receiver also streamlines preflight preparation by removing the requirement to run a computer-based prediction of Receiver
Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) availability along the intended routes for U.S. area navigation (RNAV) routes, Standard
Instrument Departures (SIDs), and Standard Terminal Arrivals (STARs).
Operators with Rockwell Collins' Flight Management Systems (FMS) who install a GPS-4000S will be well positioned to take advantage
of localizer performance vertical guidance (LPV ) approach capability upon availability of an FMS upgrade option which is
scheduled for initial certification in late 2007.
The first customer for this capability is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which signed a contract with Rockwell
Collins last November to add Wide Area Augmentation System functionality with localizer performance with vertical guidance
(WAAS LPV) to the FAA's flight inspection aircraft.
WAAS improves the availability and integrity of GPS navigation by providing horizontal and vertical navigation for precision
approach operations for all users at all locations. Additionally, WAAS provides service for all classes of aircraft in all
flight operations, including en route navigation, airport departures, and airport arrivals. This includes precision landing
approaches with minimums as low as 200 feet at locations throughout the National Airspace System.
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronics solutions
for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications
and information management is strengthened by 17,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries.
To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
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