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Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: SIGCommercialApprovals@dsit.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
99000.0 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 10:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
34933000 - Navigation equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cambridge University Technical Services Limited (CUTS)
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Funded research project to develop advanced mathematical models for eLoran signal propagation, focusing on; the overlap zone (where ground and sky wave signals mix) and multi-layer environments (e.g., ice and seawater).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Development of the mathematical models for eLORAN groundwave and skywave propagation

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