One of the GAUSSIAN project's core objectives is to share research findings with external stakeholders and gather valuable feedback from the broader community. This collaborative approach is now bearing fruit following extensive testing conducted at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
In May 2025, the project team designed and executed a comprehensive test campaign to evaluate the GAUSSIAN prototype's resilience against spoofing attacks. These tests were developed in close collaboration with the JRC, using the ED-259A standard's Appendix as a foundation. The exercise proved valuable not only for assessing the prototype performance but also for evaluating the practical usability of the Appendix itself.
The results have generated significant interest across the aviation community. Findings were presented at the latest RTCA SC-159 WG-2 meeting, held jointly with EUROCAE WG-62 from October 26-28. Additionally, key outcomes were compiled into an information paper submitted to the ICAO Navigation System Panel Joint Working Groups 15 meeting.
Collaboration with the Joint Research Centre continues to deepen. At EUSPA's request, the GAUSSIAN team is now formalizing lessons learned to support the working groups responsible for drafting ED-259 Version B, ensuring that real-world testing experience directly informs future standardization efforts.
The U-space framework allows drones to perform complex operations, while seamlessly flying alongside manned aviation.
However, there is currently no system that can ensure the authenticity of the position transmitted inside U-space Certiflight address this gap by integrating Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA), E-Conspicuity features, and Blockchain to provide reliable flight information, mitigating the risks from spoofing.
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The core of the system is an on-board device that transmits OSNMA authenticated position data to a cloud platform. This platform securely stores the data in a dedicated blockchain node, ensuring its inalterability.
This recorded flight tracks, along with associated images and data, may have legal validity for both safety and commercial applications.
Three UTM service providers will be integrated with Certiflight, guaranteeing the interoperability of the system.
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