Karen Barworth

Integral Systems, Inc. provides information network systems solutions and services. Its products are designed for use in satellite command and control, telemetry and digital signal processing, data communications, enterprise network management and communications information assurance. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Lanham, MD.

Global Positioning System (GPS) is a government-operated satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information. The private company is based in Woburn, MA. The GPS modernization program has added new civil signals to the system, including the L2C and L5 signals. The ground control and space segments of the GPS are also described on the gps.gov website. The website provides information about GPS accuracy and potential interference from other communication networks. Additionally, the website offers public information in Arabic and Mandarin Chinese about the GPS. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) also holds meetings of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board to discuss GPS-related topics.

Airbus Group, Inc. provides military and commercial aircraft products and solutions. It offers a range of capabilities for military and commercial requirements, spanning the aviation, airline, defense, law enforcement, medical evacuation and space sectors. The firm also provides fixed wing aircraft and helicopter, defense systems, security and public safety, homeland security and communications, avionics and controls, test equipment and services and space. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Part of Lockheed Martin Corp., ISX Corp. provides decision systems and other information technology solutions for military and government customers. The company is based in Camarillo, CA. ISX was acquired by Lockheed Martin Corp. on June 30, 2006.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.