Compact antenna array receiver for robust satellite navigation systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 735-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Irteza ◽  
E. Schäfer ◽  
R. Stephan ◽  
A. Hornbostel ◽  
M. A. Hein
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Array ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Matching Network ◽  
Compact Antenna ◽  
Interference Signals ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
The Impact

A compact navigation receiver comprising a decoupled and matched four-element L1-band antenna array with an inter-element separation of a quarter of the free-space wavelength is presented in this paper. We investigate the impact of the decoupling and matching network on the robustness of the navigation receiver. It is observed that in order to achieve high robustness with a compact antenna array, it is necessary to employ a decoupling and matching network, particularly in case of three spatially separated interferers. Furthermore, we study the influence of the polarization impurity of the compact planar antenna array on the equivalent carrier-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (CINR) of the receiver when impinged with different numbers of diametrically polarized interference signals. It is shown that the higher-order modes possess strong polarization impurity, which may halve the available degrees-of-freedom for nulling in the presence of linear-polarized interferers, using a conventional null-steering algorithm. We verify the robustness of the designed compact receiver by means of a complete global-navigation-satellite-system demonstrator. It is shown that the maximum jammer power that is allowed us to maintain the CINR above 38 dBHz with three interferers can be improved by more than 10 dB if a decoupling and matching network is employed.

Experimental results of multipath behavior for GPS L1-L2 and Galileo E1-E5b in static and kinematic scenarios

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 279-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Avram ◽  
Volker Schwieger ◽  
Noha El Gemayel
Keyword(s):  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Autonomous Driving ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Measurement Campaigns

Abstract Current trends like Autonomous Driving (AD) increase the need for a precise, reliable, and continuous position at high velocities. In both natural and man-made environments, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals suffer challenges such as multipath, attenuation, or loss-of-lock. As Highway Assist and Highway Pilot are AD next steps, multipath knowledge is necessary for this typical user-case and kinematic situations. This paper presents a multipath performance analysis for GPS and Galileo satellites in static, slow, and high kinematic scenarios. The data is provided from car test-drives in both controlled and unrestricted, near-natural environments. The Code-Minus-Carrier (CMC) and cycle-slip implementations are validated with measurement data from consecutive days. Multipath statistical models based on satellite elevation are evaluated for the three investigated scenarios. Static models derived from the car setup measurements for GPS L1, L2 and Galileo E1 and E5b show a good agreement with a state-of-the-art model as well as the enhanced Galileo signals performance. Slow kinematic multipath results in a controlled environment showed an improvement for both navigation systems compared to the static measurements at the same place. This result is confirmed by static and slow kinematic multipath simulations with the same GNSS receiver. Post-processing analysis on highway measurements revealed a bigger multipath bias, compared to the open-sky static and slow kinematic measurement campaigns. Although less critical as urban or rural, this indicates the presence of multipath in this kind of environment as well. The impact of different parameters, including receiver architecture and Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) are analyzed and discussed. Differential position (DGNSS) based on code is computed for each epoch and compared against GNSS/INS integrated position for all three measurement campaigns. The most significant 3D absolute error occurs where the greatest multipath envelope is found.

scholarly journals Application of GNSS Methods for Monitoring Offshore Platform Deformation

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 01019
Author(s):  
Khin Cho Myint ◽  
Abd Nasir Matori ◽  
Adel Gohari
Keyword(s):  
Phase Measurement ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Deformation Monitoring ◽  
Offshore Platform ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Correlated Errors ◽  
Carrier Phase Measurement ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) has become a powerful tool for high-precision deformation monitoring application. Monitoring of deformation and subsidence of offshore platform due to factors such as shallow gas phenomena. GNSS is the technical interoperability and compatibility between various satellite navigation systems such as modernized GPS, Galileo, reconstructed GLONASS to be used by civilian users. It has been known that excessive deformation affects platform structurally, causing loss of production and affects the efficiency of the machinery on board the platform. GNSS have been proven to be one of the most precise positioning methods where by users can get accuracy to the nearest centimeter of a given position from carrier phase measurement processing of GPS signals. This research is aimed at using GNSS technique, which is one of the most standard methods to monitor the deformation of offshore platforms. Therefore, station modeling, which accounts for the spatial correlated errors, and hence speeds up the ambiguity resolution process is employed. It was found that GNSS combines the high accuracy of the results monitoring the offshore platforms deformation with the possibility of survey.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of Multipath on Galileo System Measurements

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 2295
Author(s):  
Dominik Prochniewicz ◽  
Maciej Grzymala
Keyword(s):  
Satellite System ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Short Baseline ◽  
Phase Measurements ◽  
Galileo E5 ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Space Segment ◽  
Gps Observations

Multipath is one of the major source of errors in precise Global Navigation Satellite System positioning. With the emergence of new navigation systems, such as Galileo, upgraded signals are progressively being used and are expected to provide greater resistance to the effects of multipath compared to legacy Global Positioning System (GPS) signals. The high quality of Galileo observations along with recent development of the Galileo space segment can therefore offer significant advantages to Galileo users in terms of the accuracy and reliability of positioning. The aim of this paper is to verify this hypothesis. The multipath impact was determined both for code and phase measurements as well as for positioning results. The code multipath error was determined using the Code-Minus-Carrier combination. The influence of multipath on phase observations and positioning error was determined using measurements on a very short baseline. In addition, the multipath was classified into two different types: specular and diffuse, using wavelet transform. The results confirm that the Galileo code observations are more resistant to the multipath effect than GPS observations. Among all of the observations examined, the lowest values of code multipath errors were recorded for the Galileo E5 signal. However, no advantage of Galileo over GPS was observed for phase observations and for the analysis of positioning results.

Geodetic technologies for monitoring ballast compaction parameters during the construction and overhaul of railways using global navigation satellite system

2020 ◽  
Vol 961 (7) ◽  
pp. 8-13
Author(s):  
V.V. Scherbakov ◽  
A.P. Karpik ◽  
I.V. Scherbakov ◽  
M.N. Barsuk ◽  
I.A. Buntsev
Keyword(s):  
Monitoring System ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Geophysical Methods ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Dynamic Mode ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Residual Deformations ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

The development of a monitoring system based on global satellite navigation systems (GNSS) of ballast compaction quality during the construction and overhaul of railways is covered in the article. Traditional geodetic methods for determining the quality of ballast compaction are tedious. Non-geodetic methods (dynamic control systems, empirical models and geophysical methods) are not widely used on railways due to the low reliability of the ballast compaction quality, as well as the high complexity of the work. The proposed method and device of a quality control system for ballast compaction are based on the measurement of draft and residual deformations during compaction in dynamic mode. The current coordinates are determined using GNSS with dual-antenna positioning receivers performing advanced functions, including determining the relative position of the antennas in plan and height. The monitoring system developed at the Siberian State University of Railway Engineering enables real-time determining parameters which characterize the quality of compaction with high accuracy and the ability of controlling the compaction process according to the current parameters.

scholarly journals A Proposal of a Troposphere Model in a GNSS Simulator for VANET Applications

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 2491
Author(s):  
Mauro Tropea ◽  
Angelo Arieta ◽  
Floriano De Rango ◽  
Francesco Pupo
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Transportation Systems ◽  
Autonomous Vehicles ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Propagation Delay ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Vehicle Positioning ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

Vehicle positioning is becoming an important issue related to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs). Novel vehicles and autonomous vehicles need to be localized under different weather conditions and it is important to have a reliable positioning system to track vehicles. Satellite navigation systems can be a key technology in providing global coverage and providing localization services through many satellite constellations such as GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and so forth. However, the modeling of positioning and localization systems under different weather conditions is not a trivial objective especially considering different factors such as receiver sensitivity, dynamic weather conditions, propagation delay and so forth. This paper focuses on the use of simulators for performing different kinds of tests on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) systems in order to reduce the cost of the positioning testing under different techniques or models. Simulation driven approach, combined with some specific hardware equipment such as receivers and transmitters can characterize a more realistic scenario and the simulation can consider other aspects that could be complex to really test. In this work, the main contribution is the introduction of the Troposphere Collins model in a GNSS simulator for VANET applications, the GPS-SDR-SIM software. The use of the Collins model in the simulator allows to improve the accuracy of the simulation experiments throughout the reduction of the receiver errors.

Potential Benefits of GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO Integration in an Urban Canyon – Hong Kong

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 681-693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengyue Ji ◽  
Wu Chen ◽  
Xiaoli Ding ◽  
Yongqi Chen ◽  
Chunmei Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
The Other ◽  
Urban Canyon ◽  
Navigation Satellite ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

With the existing GPS, the replenishment of GLONASS and the launching of Galileo there will be three satellite navigation systems in the future, with a total of more than 80 satellites. So it can be expected that the performance of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) will be greatly improved, especially in urban environments. This paper studies the potential benefits of GPS/GLONASS/Galileo integration in an urban canyon – Hong Kong. The navigation performances of four choices (GPS alone, GPS+GLONASS, GPS+Galileo and GPS+GLONASS+Galileo) are evaluated in terms of availability, coverage, and continuity based on simulation. The results show that there are significant improvements in availability, coverage and continuity, by using GPS+GLONASS+Galileo compared with the other choices. But the performance is still not good enough for most navigation applications in urban environments.

scholarly journals Study Of Differential Code GPS/GLONASS Positioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Przestrzelski ◽  
Mieczysław Bakuła
Keyword(s):  
Geodetic Network ◽  
Satellite Navigation ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Reference Station ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Satellite Navigation System ◽  
Positioning Method ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
The Time Domain ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

AbstractThis paper presents the essential issues and problems associated with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) code differential positioning simultaneously using observations from at least two independent satellite navigation systems. To this end, two satellite navigation systems were selected: GPS (Global Positioning System, USA) and GLONASS (GLObalnaya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, Russia). The major limitations and methods of their elimination are described, as well as the basic advantages and benefits resulting from the application of the DGNSS (Differential GNSS) positioning method. Theoretical considerations were verified with the post-processed observations gathered during a six-hour measurement. The data from selected reference stations of the ASG-EUPOS (Active Geodetic Network — EUPOS) system located at different distances from the rover site was used. The study showed that the DGNSS positioning method achieves higher accuracy and precision, and improves the stability of coordinate determination in the time domain, compared to positioning which uses only one satellite navigation system. However, it was shown that its navigational application requires further studies, especially for long distances from the reference station.

Functional Dependency Network Analysis of Security of Navigation Satellite System

2014 ◽  
Vol 522-524 ◽  
pp. 1192-1196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Wang ◽  
Wang Xun Zhang ◽  
Qun Li
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Navigation System ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Functional Dependency ◽  
Space Environment ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Dependency Network ◽  
Satellite Navigation Systems ◽  
The Impact

Satellite navigation systems are running in complex electromagnetic and space environment. There is few research studies the threat and protect ability of navigation system. Lacking of qualitative data makes it difficult to analyse the security of it. In this paper, we applied Functional Dependency Network Analysis (FDNA) to solve this problem. FDNA studies how the impact caused directly by attack spreads in the overall system through the dependencies between function nodes of system. Then we are able to assess the operability of the application of navigation system. This method avoid considerable statistic experiments. Make full use of principle data. Provide constructive decision making comments.

scholarly journals Measurement of the Sea Surface Height with Airborne GNSS Reflectometry and Delay Bias Calibration

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3014
Author(s):  
Feng Wang ◽  
Dongkai Yang ◽  
Guodong Zhang ◽  
Jin Xing ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Arrival Time ◽  
Elevation Angle ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Sea Surface Height ◽  
Antenna Pattern ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite ◽  
The Impact

Sea surface height can be measured with the delay between reflected and direct global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals. The arrival time of a feature point, such as the waveform peak, the peak of the derivative waveform, and the fraction of the peak waveform is not the true arrival time of the specular signal; there is a bias between them. This paper aims to analyze and calibrate the bias to improve the accuracy of sea surface height measured by using the reflected signals of GPS CA, Galileo E1b and BeiDou B1I. First, the influencing factors of the delay bias, including the elevation angle, receiver height, wind speed, pseudorandom noise (PRN) code of GPS CA, Galileo E1b and BeiDou B1I, and the down-looking antenna pattern are explored based on the Z-V model. The results show that (1) with increasing elevation angle, receiver height, and wind speed, the delay bias tends to decrease; (2) the impact of the PRN code is uncoupled from the elevation angle, receiver height, and wind speed, so the delay biases of Galileo E1b and BeiDou B1I can be derived from that of GPS CA by multiplication by the constants 0.32 and 0.54, respectively; and (3) the influence of the down-looking antenna pattern on the delay bias is lower than 1 m, which is less than that of other factors; hence, the effect of the down-looking antenna pattern is ignored in this paper. Second, an analytical model and a neural network are proposed based on the assumption that the influence of all factors on the delay bias are uncoupled and coupled, respectively, to calibrate the delay bias. The results of the simulation and experiment show that compared to the meter-level bias before the calibration, the calibrated bias decreases the decimeter level. Based on the fact that the specular points of several satellites are visible to the down-looking antenna, the multi-observation method is proposed to calibrate the bias for the case of unknown wind speed, and the same calibration results can be obtained when the proper combination of satellites is selected.

scholarly journals Multiband Printed Loop Mobile Phone Antenna for LTE/WWAN/GNSS Application

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yuan Xu ◽  
Hao-Miao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Lumped Element ◽  
Shadow Area ◽  
Redundant Design ◽  
Resonant Modes ◽  
Global Navigation Satellite

A multiband printed loop mobile phone antenna for LTE/WWAN/GNSS application is presented. It covers seven communication bands (VSWR < 3) and GNSS band (VSWR < 1.5). The so-called GNSS (global navigation satellite system) band includes COMPASS, GALILEO, GPS, and GLONASS. From the analysis of the structure, the coupled-fed antenna mainly consists of three parts: the feeding strip, shorted strip, and U-shaped parasitic coupling strip. The proposed antenna works in three resonant modes, respectively, at 860 MHz (0.25λ), 1620 MHz (0.5λ), and 2620 MHz (1λ). A solution is provided, by which the navigation antenna can be integrated into the communication main antenna to save space. The antenna not only can work in GSM850/900/1800/1900/UMTS2100/LTE2300/2500 bands but also covers the world’s four major navigation systems. Moreover, the proposed antenna can be easily printed on the circuit board without loading any lumped element and only occupies a small volume of 18 × 32 × 3 mm3, which is suitable for smartphone application. In addition, the redundant design of multinavigation system is quite favorable for the elimination of errors or shadow area caused by single navigation system, especially for outdoor investigation, national security, and so on.

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