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Technical Sessions

Tuesday
Wednesday
Morning
8:30 am - noon
Wednesday
Afternoon
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday
Morning
8:30 am - noon
Thursday
Afternoon
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
Morning
8:30 am - noon
Friday
Afternoon
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 am - noon
S1. Classified Session:
Testing Developments and New Technology
A1. GNSS Receiver Algorithms 1 A2. Receiver Algorithms 2 A3. GNSS Software Receivers A4. GNSS ASICs, Chipsets & Antennas A5. Indoor Positioning A6. Location-Based Services
2 pm - 5:30 pm
S2. Classified Session:
Threat and Operational Environments
B1. Unintentional Interference & Jamming B2. Military Applications B3. Integrated Navigation Systems 1 B4. Integrated Navigation Systems 2 B5. Algorithms & Methods 1 B6. Algorithms & Methods 2
   C1. GNSS Status & Plans C2. Galileo System Design C3. Multipath C4. Galileo Integrity & Augmentations C5. GNSS Interoperability & Systems Performance Validation, Modeling & Testing C6. Galileo & GPS/Galileo Receivers
   D1. Land Applications 1 D2. Land Applications 2 D3. Marine Applications & Tools D4. Scientific/Timing Applications D5. GPS Modernization/GPS III D6. Space Applications
    E1. Aviation Applications 1 E2. Inertial Navigation Systems E3. Space-Based Augmentation Systems E4. Aviation Applications 2 E5. Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 1 E6. Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 2
7-9 pm
Grand Ballroom
Plenary Session
  
F1. Atmospheric Effects 1 F2. Atmospheric Effects 2 F3. Carrier-Phase Positioning F4. Precise Point Positioning F5. GPS Meteorology F6. Network-Based Techniques for RTK
   Exhibit Hall noon - 1 p.m.
Buffet Luncheon
Exhibit Hall
7 - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor Hosted Reception
Exhibit Hall
noon - 1:30 p.m.
Informal Deli Luncheon
  Grand Ballroom
noon - 1:30 p.m.
ION GNSS 2004 Awards Luncheon

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Meeting Organizers

Program Chairs and Advisors
 
Satellite Division Officers
Karen Van Dyke
General Chair
Dr. Chris Hegarty
Program Chair
Dr. Penina Axelrad
ION President
Dr. Dennis Akos
Technical Chair
Lt. Col. (S) Jon Anderson, Ph.D.
Technical Chair
Eric Chatre
Technical Chair
Peter Fyfe
Technical Chair
Dr. Paul Kline
Technical Chair
Dr. Susan Skone
Technical Chair
 
Mr. John Lavrakas
Chair
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon
Vice Chair
Dr. Pratap Misra
Secretary
Marie Lage
Treasurer
Dr. Penina Axelrad
Immediate Past Chair
Prof. Gunter Hein
European Technical Advisor
Dr. Hideyuki Torimoto
Asian Technical Advisor

Tuesday Morning/Afternoon: Offsite Classified Sessions

  Session S1: CLASSIFIED: Testing Developments and New Technology
  8:30 am-noon, Aerospace Corporation - Bldg. A8


Co-chair
Lt. Col. John J. Wilt
Navstar GPS JPO


Co-chair
Lt. Margaret Sullivan
Navstar GPS JPO

1. Electronic Attack on AJ-GPS Systems: F. Berefelt, B. Boberg, F. Ekloef, et al, Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI)
2. The Threat of Intelligent GPS Denial Techniques: N. Boasman, QinetiQ; P. Briggs, J. Owen, DSTL, U.K.
3. Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Testing at the 746th TS: M.J. Dooley, C. Broughton, E. Thompson, T. Bouska, 746th Test Squadron, Holloman AFB
4. Highly Accurate GPS Time in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: J.D. Fleming, Raytheon-El Segundo
5. An Operations Concept for the Military Unique and Flexible Power Services: T. Thomas, Boeing; T. Occhi, ARINC; P.J. Mendicki, The Aerospace Corporation

6. Performance Analysis of Adaptive Algorithms Applied to Dual-Polarized Arrays for GPS Reception in Jammed Environments: K. McDonald, R. Raghavan, The MITRE Corporation

Alternates
1. Considerations on GPS-INS Architectures for Military Aircraft: J.D. Fleming, Raytheon-El Segundo
2. High Anti-Jam Protection Using Fully Coherent Signal Processing in a Software GPS Receiver: A. Brown, NAVSYS Corp
3. Determining Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) Performance through Multi-Layered Simulation: K. Meyer, General Dynamics
4. Yin and Yang: Systems Architecture for NAVWAR Electronic Attack and Electronic Support: M.F. Ryba, BAE SYSTEMS Info and EW Systems
5. Near-Far Resistant GPS Receiver:: K. Krumvieda, L. Reynolds, W. Kober, J. Thomas, Data Fusion Corp

  Lunch is own your own at The Aerospace Corporation cafeteria.

CLASSIFIED SESSION REQUIREMENTS

  Session S2: CLASSIFIED: Threat and Operational Environments
  2 - 5:30 pm, Aerospace Corporation - Bldg. A8


Co-chair
Lt. Col. John J. Wilt
Navstar GPS JPO


Co-chair
Lt. Margaret Sullivan
Navstar GPS JPO

1. Update on Foreign Satellite Navigation Systems (Chinese Program Developments): S. Feairheller, USAF/NASIC/SMSP
2. GPS Jammer Detection and Location Systems (JLOC): S. Kellar, A. Brown, NAVSYS Corp
3. Test and Evaluation of GPS Anti-Jam Systems for JPALS LDGPS Applications: R. Brinkley, P. Belay, ARINC; L. Wiederholt, The MITRE Corporation
4. Geosynchronous Satellites and the Block IIR-M T&E: B. Cosentino, T. Ocasio, L. Smith, Holloman AFB; K. Johnson, TMC Designs; G. Harris, ARINC, Co.; A. Emery, GPET
5. Applications of Fault Detection and Exclusion Techniques to Military GPS Receiver Signal Authentication: R. Kalafus, L. Lupash, Trimble Nav Ltd; F. Ziolkowski, Raytheon Corporation
6. GPS Performance Prediction and Analysis for Operation Iraqi Freedom: K. Meyer, General Dynamics

  CLASSIFIED SESSION REQUIREMENTS

Tuesday Evening, September 21

 Plenary Session
 Global Positioning and Timing Services: Opportunities and Peril
 7 - 9 p.m., Grand Ballroom

Welcome, Meeting Highlights and Introduction of Technical Chairs
John Lavrakas
Satellite Division Chair

Dr. Penina Axelrad
ION President

Karen Van Dyke
General Chair, ION GNSS 2004

Dr. Chris Hegarty
Program Chair, ION GNSS 2004

 Plenary Panel

Over the years we have become very dependent on the positioning and timing information provided by GPS. At prior Institute of Navigation meetings, we have discussed and examined GPS strengths and weaknesses.

Additionally, at each meeting we have seen the increasing, demonstrated need for more robust global positioning and timing services and with this demand users are beginning to see major changes and opportunities with the advent of Galileo, MTSAT, Quasi Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), GAGAN, WAAS, EGNOS, and BEIDOU systems.

These positioning and timing capabilities and services (used for navigation, tracking, communication etc.) will provide robust capabilities in all environmental conditions providing new capabilities yet-to-be imagined. With these new capabilities come challenges; compatibility, interoperability, market forces, radio frequency interference and demands on L-band spectrum will significantly influence the direction and course global positioning and timing services will take in the future.

The plenary panel members will discuss these opportunities and perils.

Panel Moderator:

Kirk Lewis
Institute of Defense Analyses

Plenary Panel Members:

The Honorable James R. Schlesinger
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
The MITRE Corporation


Dr. Bradford W. Parkinson
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
The Aerospace Corporation


Rainer Grohe
Executive Director, Galileo Joint Undertaking


Jeffrey N. Shane
Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

Wednesday Morning, September 22

  Session A1: GNSS Receiver Algorithms 1
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Demoz Gebre-Egziabher
University of Minnesota


Co-chair
Dr. John Betz
The MITRE Corporation

1. Turbo DLL: An Innovative Architecture for Multipath Mitigation in GNSS Receivers: F. Dovis, M. Pini, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; P. Mulassano, Istituto Superiore Mario Boella, Italy
2. A New Multipath and Noise Mitigation Technique Using Data/Data-Less Navigation Signals: O. Julien, G. Lachapelle, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Extended Kalman Filter-Based Tracking of Weak GPS Signals Under High Dynamic Conditions: N.I. Ziedan, J.L. Garrison, Purdue University
4. GPS Tracking Loop Optimization for Combined Phase, Frequency and Delay Locked Loops: G.-I. Jee, Konkuk University, South Korea
5. Performance of Multi-Path Mitigation Schemes at Low Signal to Noise Levels: A.R. Pratt, QinetiQ Ltd., U.K.
6. A Complete Acquisition Model of a Maximum Likelihood GPS Receiver: M.C. Bromberg, Elected Engineering Inc.; I.F. Progri, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; W.R. Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
7. Evaluation of Smoother-Based Semi-Codeless Dual-Frequency P(Y) Tracking Performance During Ionospheric Scintillations: H. Jung, M.L. Psiaki, Cornell University
8. Real Time Fast Acquisition Based on Hardware FFT for a GPS/EGNOS Receiver: O. Otaegui, S. Urquijo, G. Rohmer, Fraunhofer Institute IIS, Germany

Alternates
1. C/A-Code Synchronization Using Analog Feedback Shift Registers (AFSR): D. Kaegi, H. Mathis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil, Switzerland; P. Flammant, A. Thiel, u-blox ag., Switzerland
2. Calibration of a Low Cost Clock Using Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Signals: D.M. Lin, J.B.Y. Tsui, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
3. Design and Test Results of Software Based IF Level GPS Signal Simulator: J.H. Won, S.J. Ko, J.S. Lee, Ajou University, South Korea

  Session B1: Unintentional Interference & Jamming
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Mikel Miller
Air Force Research Labatory


Co-chair
Maj. Jeff Hebert
AFOTEC

1. Modulated Signal Interference in GPS Acquisition: S.M. Deshpande, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. GNSS Interference Localisation Method Employing Inverse Diffraction Integration with Parabolic Wave Equation Propagation: T. Spencer, R. Walker, Queensland University of Technology, Australia: R. Hawkes, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
3. Interference Detection by Means of the Software Defined Radio: L. Marti, F. van Graas, Ohio University
4. Mitigating the Effects of RFI on LDGPS: M. Koenig, J. Gautier, S. Pullen, P. Enge, Stanford University
5. The European GNSS L5/E5 Interference Environment and the Performance of Pulsed Interference Mitigation Techniques: M. Powe, J.I.R. Owen, DSTL, U.K.
6. Interference Cancellation Using Power Minimization and Self-Coherence Properties of GPS Signals: L.L. Liou, D.M. Lin, J.B.Y. Tsui, Air Force Research Laboratory; Y.T.J. Morton, Miami University
7. GPS Embedded Jamming Model Proof-of-Concept Demonstration: M. Starr, J. Raquet, AFIT; J. Hebert, AFOTEC; A. Porter, AFRL
8. GPS Jamming - The Enemy Inside!: M. Phocas, J.P. Bickerstaff, CEVA Inc., U.K.; A. Haddrell, Integrated Navigation Systems

Alternates
1. Locating the Jammer Using A/J Software Receiver: A. Brown, S.Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, J. Noronha, Y. Lee, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
2. Mitigation of Narrow Band Interference on Software Receivers Based on Spectrum Analysis: Z. Jiang, C. Ma, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Performance of Integer Least-Squares Method for Ambiguity Resolution with GPS Signals in the Presence of Noise: M. Shah, Y.-C. Lai, Arizona State University; A. Nachman, Air Force Office of Scientific Research
4. LOCO GPSI: Proven Technology for Interference/Jamming Detection and Location: K. Simonsen, SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego; M. Suycott, Science Applications International Corporation; R. Crumplar, Whitney, Bradley, & Brown Incorporated; J. Wohlfiel, FALON Incorporated

  Session C1: GNSS Status and Plans (Institutional Issues, Operation & Control Strategy, Spectrum Management)
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Paul Flament
European Commission, Belgium


Co-chair
Rene Oosterlinck
European Space Agency, Belgium

1. Galileo Concession Process: Status and Perspective: M. Mattner, M. Pandici, V. Coppieters, Galileo Joint Undertaking, Belgium
2. Japanese Experimental GPS Augmentation Using Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS): I. Kawano, M. Mokuno, S. Kogure, M. Kishimoto, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan
3. The European Centre for Satellite Navigation Applications: R. Reclus, Grand Toulouse, France
4. Implementing the GPS Operations Center: C. Daniels, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, USAF
5. The Galileo Mission and Services: L. Ruiz, Galileo Joint Undertaking, Belgium; E. Breewer, European Space Agency Technical Center, The Netherlands
6. Analysis of Potential CW Interference Effects Caused by UWB Devices on GNSS Receivers: B. Godefroy, M. Poncelet, Pole Star, France
7. A Fresh Look at Galileo´s Market: M. Mattner, Galileo Joint Undertaking, Belgium
8. The Need for GNSS Market Development: R. Kirjner, A. Lyon, European Satellite Services Provider, Belgium

  Session D1: Land Applications 1-Static Applications
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Terry Moore
The University of Nottingham, U.K.


Co-chair
Dr. Ulrich Vollath
Trimble Terrasat GmbH, GERMANY

1. GPS Applications in Environmental Resource Management on the Mount Cameroon Forest Region, West Africa: T.C. Tekeh, N.P. Naburo, A.N. Terence, Environmental Resource Trust, Cameroon; T. Festus, Glove Correspondance, Cameroon
2. Integration of GPS, Accelerometer and Optical Fiber Sensors for Structural Deformation Monitoring: X. Li, University of New South Wales, Australia
3. Using High-Rate GPS Data to Monitor the Dynamic Behavior of a Cable-Stayed Bridge: A.P.C. Larocca, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
4. Bridge Deflection Monitoring and Frequency Identification with Single Frequency GPS Receivers: E. Cosser, University of Nottingham, U.K.
5. GPS Based Map Matching in the Pseudorange Measurement Domain: S. Syed, The University of Calgary, Canada
6. Semi-Real-Time Direct Geo-Referencing of Integrated Laser Scanning and CCD Sensor by Combining GPS/IMU and Bundle Block Adjustment of CCD Images: M. Nagai, R. Shibasaki, D. Manandhar, H. Zhao, The University of Tokyo, Japan; H. Kumagai, Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd., Japan
7. Improvement of Positioning Accuracy of Landslide Monitoring Systems by GPS: S. Oda, M. Nakamura, K. Yui, M. Genda, H. Toyoizumi, T. Fujise, Y. Watanabe, J. Sato, Japan Radio Co., Ltd., Japan
8. Mitigation of Multipath Effects Based on GPS Phase Frequency Feature Analysis for Deformation Monitoring Applications: Y.L. Xiong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong / Southwest Jiaotong University, China; X.L. Ding, W.J. Dai, W.S. Chen, W. Chen, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; D.F. Huang, Southwest Jiaotong University, China

Alternate
1. Great Britain´s GPS Height Corrector Surface: M.K. Ziebart, J. Iliffe, P. Cross, University College London, U.K.; R. Forsberg, G. Strykowski, Kort and Matrikelstyrelsen, Denmark; C. Tscherning, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

  Session E1: Aviation Applications 1
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Alex Stratton
Rockwell Collins


Co-chair
Cecilia Chodorow
Raytheon

1. MMR-Centric Multisensor Integration Architecture for Civil Aviation Applications: R.S.Y. Young, K. Reichenauer, Rockwell Collins, Inc.
2. DC-3 Flying Laboratory - Navigation Sensor and Remote Sensing Flight Test Results: J.L. Campbell, M. Uijt de Haag, F. van Graas, T. Arthur, J. Dickman, Ohio University
3. Developing an Automatic Control System of Unmanned Aircrafts with a Single-Antenna GPS Receiver: S. Lee, J. Kim, A. Cho, H. Cheong, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea
4. Integrating EGNOS and ADS-B for Civil Aviation and Surface Operation as Part of the Gate-to-Gate Concept: J. Redeborn, Swedish Civil Aviation Administration, Sweden
5. CNS/ATM for Tactical Military Aircraft: B. Hoover, S. Frain, G. Van Sickle, O. Empederado, U.S. Navy
6. Use of Post-Processed GPS Data as a Truth Source for Long Baseline Flight Testing of the Ground-Based Regional Augmentation System (GRAS): W.S. Ely, Airservices Australia
7. LAAS Reference Antennas -- Key Siting Considerations: A.R. Lopez, BAE Systems
8. Shipboard Relative Global Positioning System (SRGPS) Demonstration System Design: K. Boseley, M.O. Vaujin, J.D. Waid, Honeywell

Alternates
1. GPS Aided Inertial Navigation Avionics (GAIA) Integrated with MSAS and Maritime DGPS Beacon: H. Tomita, M. Harigae, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan; K. Kokue, Y. Shiozawa, Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd., Japan
2. GPS-GLONASS Interfrequency Bias Estimation and Compensation on the EGNOS RIMS-B Receiver: S. Binda, D. Fossati, LABEN S.p.A., Italy; A. Read, P. Boulton, Spirent Communications, U.K.; L. Scott, LS Consulting

  Session F1: Atmospheric Effects 1-Ionosphere
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Manuel Hernandez-Pajares
gAGE / Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, SPAIN


Co-chair
Dr.Attila Komjathy
NASA-JPL

1. An Enhanced UNB Ionospheric Modeling Technique for SBAS: The Quadratic Approach: H. Rho, R.B. Langley, University of New Brunswick, Canada; A. Komjathy, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory / California Institute of Technology
2. Effects of Correlation Lengths on Assimilative Ionospheric Modeling Using a Band-Limited Kalman Filter: X. Pi, A. Komjathy, A.J. Mannucci, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
3. A New Technique to TEC Regional Modeling Using a Neural Network: R.F. Leandro, University of New Brunswick, Canada
4. Satellite Navigation vs. the Ionosphere: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?: T. Dehel, F. Lorge, J. Warburton, Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center; D. Nelthropp, Titan Corp.
5. Ionospheric Estimation for a Low Latitude SBAS Using Extended Kriging: J. Blanch, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University
6. GPS Scintillations in the European Arctic Related to the Large-Scale Ionospheric Convection: C.N. Mitchell, University of Bath, U.K.; G. De Franceschi, L. Alfonsi, I.N.G.V., Italy; M. Lester, University of Leicester, U.K.
7. Analysis of Ionospheric Scintillations Using Wideband GPS L1 C/A Signal Data: B.M. Ledvina, T.E. Humphreys, M.L. Psiaki, P.M. Kintner, Cornell University
8. An Ionospheric Forecasting System: B. Khattatov, M. Murphy, M. Gnedin, J. Boisvert, Fusion Numerics; T. Fuller-Rowell, NOAA

Alternates
1. Precise Estimation of Absolute Ionosphere Delay Based on GPS Active Network: W. Chen, C. Hu, S. Gao, Y. Chen, X. Ding, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; S.C.-W. Kowk, Geodetic Survey Section, Lands Department, Hong Kong
2. Measuring Ionospheric Scintillation in the Equatorial Region Over Africa, Including Measurements from SBAS Geostationary Satellite Signals: A.J. Van Dierendonck, GPS Silicon Valley; B. Arbesser-Rastburg, ESA-ESTEC
3. Validation of a GNSS Single-Frequency Ionospheric Pseudorange Error Model: N.C. Rogers, M.J. Angling, P.S. Cannon, R.M. Swindell, QinetiQ, U.K.
4. Ionosphere Monitoring Using NOAA´s CORS Network: D. Smith, NOAA

  Buffet Luncheon
  noon-1 pm
  Exhibit Hall

Wednesday Afternoon, September 22

  Session A2: GNSS Receiver Algorithms 2
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. John Studenny
CMC Electronics, Canada


Co-chair
Dr. Michael Braasch
Ohio University

1. FFT Based High Sensitivity Indoor GPS Receiver Technologies Using CDMA Cellular Network: C.-W. Park, S. Choi, Samsung Electronics, South Korea
2. Real-Time Hybrid-Domain WaveSmooth Code Processing: C. Bartone, Y. Zhang, Ohio University - Avionics Engineering Center
3. DirAc: An Integrated Circuit for Direct Acquisition of M Code: J.W. Betz, P. Capozza, J. Fite, The MITRE Corporation
4. FFT-Based Acquisition of GPS L2 Civilian CM and CL Signals: M.L. Psiaki, Cornell University; L.B. Winternitz, M.C. Moreau, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
5. Optimum Tracking Loop Design for the New L2 Civil Signal Based on ML Estimation: D. Wang, K. Yamada, T. Okada, O. Arai, Furuno Electronic Co., LTD, Japan
6. Implementation of Correlation Power Peak Ratio Based Signal Detection Method: J. Jung, Trimble Navigation
7. Fast and Parallel Matched Filters in Time Domain: D. Akopian, S. Agaian, The University of Texas at San Antonio
8. Optimum C/A Code Ranging Methods and Performance Evaluation: N.F. Krasner, Qualcomm

Alternates
1. H-infinity Controller Design for GPS Receiver Tracking Loop: H.-S. Wang, H.-S. Wu, National Taiwan Ocean University; S.-W. Chen, Industrial Technology Research Institute
2. A Dynamic Receiver Algorithm Implementation to Analyse the Navigation Performances Evolution Versus Satellite Constellation Availability: A. Albanese, A. Zin, L. Marradi, Laben S.p.A, Italy
3. Comparative Performance Analysis of Tightly-Coupled GPS/INS Algorithms in High Noise/High Dynamic Environments: C.R. Hamm, W.S. Flenniken, IV, D.M. Bevly, Auburn University; D.E. Lawrence, Phase IV Systems, Inc.

  Session B2: Military Applications
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
John Nielson
Rockwell Collins


Co-chair
Doug Taggert
Overlook Systems Technologies

1. SPS vs. PPS - Issues Regarding the Incursion of Civilian GPS within the Military Problem Space: J.T. Kelly, Rockwell Collins Inc.
2. Feasible Architectures for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) For Land and Sea: B.R. Peterson, G. Johnson, ARINC Engineering Services
3. Joint Global Positioning System Combat Effectiveness (JGPSCE) Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E): D. Lester, JGPSCE JT&E (SRC); W. Kasper, JGPSCE JT&E
4. Direct P(Y)/M-Code Acquisition: A. Jovancevic, S. Ganguly, S. Zigic, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
5. Fast Direct-Y GPS Acquisitions with Inaccurate Time: K. Heckroth, K. Scherrer, R. Minor, J. Nielson, Rockwell Collins Inc.
6. Effect of Adaptive Array Processing on GPS Signal Crosscorrelation: R.L. Fante, M.P. Fitzgibbons, K.F. McDonald, The MITRE Corporation
7. Principles of Adaptive Space-Time-Polarization Cancellation of Broadband Interference: R.L. Fante, The MITRE Corporation
8. A Position & Time Operations Analysis in a Passive Network-Centric Warfare Environment: J.M. Catanzarite, Jr., General Dynamics; J. Coker, AFRL/SNRP Reference Sensors

Alternates
1. NAVWAR in a Larger Context--Implementing EP, EA, and ES Systems: J.W. Youngberg, BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Warfare Systems
2. GPS Signal Reconstitution: S. Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, M. Kirchner, J. Noronha, S. Zigic, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.

  Session C2: Galileo System Design
  2 - 5:30 pm,

Co-chair
Dr. Tony Pratt
Parthus Ltd, U.K.


Co-chair
Dr. Joerg Hahn
European Space Agency, THE NETHERLANDS

1. The Galileo Integrity Concept: V. Oehler, F. Luongo, J.-P. Boyero, R. Stalford, H.L. Trautenberg, Galileo Industries, Germany; J. Hahn, M. Falcone, European Space Agency, The Netherlands
2. Galileo Orbit Selection: R. Zandbergen, S. Dinwiddy, J. Hahn, E. Breeuwer, D. Blonski, ESA, Germany
3. Assessment of GALILEO Performances Based on the GALILEO System Test Bed Experimentation Results: M. Falcone, F. Amarillo-Fernandez, E. van der Wenden, ESA ESTEC, The Netherlands
4. Interoperability Between GPS and Galileo: S. Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, J. Noronha, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
5. Status of GSTB-V2/A Satellite Programme: E. Rooney, J. Paffett, M. Unwin, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., U.K.; A. Garutti, ESA Galileo Project Office
6. Simulation Results of Galileo Integrity Monitoring Network: C. Bourga, M. van den Bossche, B. Lobert, Alcatel Space, France
7. GPS - Galileo Time Offset: How It Affects Positioning Accuracy and How to Cope with It: A. Moudrak, A. Konovaltsev, J. Furthner, J. Hammesfahr, German Aerospace Center; P. Defraigne, Royal Observatory of Belgium
8. Combined Galileo/GPS Frequency and Signal Performance Analysis: G.W. Hein, M. Irsigler, J.-A. Avila-Rodriguez, T. Pany, University FAF Munich, Germany

Alternate
1. A New Look at the Galileo Ground Segment: S. Martin, P. Norris, R. Postema, LogicaCMG, U.K.; M Lugert, ESTEC/ESA, The Netherlands

  Session D2: Land Applications 2-Dynamic Applications
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Clifford Kelley
The Boeing Company


Co-chair
Dr. Gethin Roberts
The University of Nottingham, U.K.

1. GNSS-Based Sensor Fusion for Telematic Applications in Railway Traffic: S. Bedrich, S. Muencheberg, Kayser-Threde GmbH, Germany
2. Integrating Positioning Algorithms for Transport Telematics Applications: W.Y. Ochieng, M.A. Quddus, R.B. Noland, Imperial College London, U.K.
3. Performance Evaluation of Sensor Combinations on Mobile Robots for Automated Platoon Control: S.A. Crawford, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
4. The Aiding of a Low-Cost MEMS INS for Land Vehicle Navigation Using Fuzzy Logic Expert System: J.-H. Wang, The University of Calgary, Canada
5. Design and Testing of a Robust High Speed Rail Prototype GPS Locomotive Location System: T. Mueller, D. Dow, J. Brawner, R. Bortins, P. Davis, D. Sweet, Seagull Technology, Inc.; S. Alban, Stanford University; F. Meek, Union Pacific Railroad
6. Automated Traffic Incident Detection with GPS Equipped Probe Vehicles: C. Basnayake, The University of Calgary, Canada
7. Design of an AGV for Improved CDGPS-Based Control Performance: M. Joerger, J. Christ, R. Duncan, B. Pervan, Illinois Institute of Technology
8. On Effect and Compensation of Attitude Bias in GPS/DR System for Land Vehicle Applications: B. Phuyal, M. Milici, Navigation Technologies

Alternates
1. High Precision Kinematic GPS Positioning of Ski Jumpers: T. Blumenbach, Geodaetisches Institut TU Dresden, Germany
2. GPS/SBAS and Additional Sensor Integration for Pedestrian Applications in Difficult Environments: G. Abwerzger, B. Ott, E. Wasle, B. Hofmann-Wellenhof, TeleConsult Austria GmbH, Austria

  Session E2: Inertial Navigation Systems
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Andrey Soloviev
Ohio University


Co-chair
Ray Breslau
Titan Systems

1. The Need for Transfer Alignment in a GPS Jamming Environment and Optimisation for MEMS IMUs: P.D. Groves, C.A. Littlefield, D.C. Long, QinetiQ, U.K.
2. An ANFIS-Based Modeling of Thermal Drift of MEMS-Based Inertial Sensors: W. Abdel-Hamid, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Attitude/RTK/INS Integrated System: Experimental Results: V.G. Mogilnitsky, L.B. Rapoport, A.V. Khvalkov, A.I. Gribkov, V.I. Stankevich, Topcon Positioning Systems, Russia
4. On the Use of Redundant Inertial Data for Geodetic Applications: I. Colomina, M. Gimenez, J.J. Rosales, M. Wis, Institute of Geomatics, Spain
5. Development of a Piezoelectric-Driven Meso-Scale MEMS-Technology Gyroscope: J.E. Jackson, A.L. Highsmith, R.K. Pandey, L.T. Wurtz, The University of Alabama
6. Miniature MEMS Quartz INS / GPS Description and Performance Attributes: R. Jaffe, M. Stephenson, H. Qi, A.M. Madni, BEI Technologies, Inc.
7. Performance Test Results on an Integrated GPS/MEMS Inertial Navigation Package: L. Solecki, A. Brown, NAVSYS Corporation
8. Robust Sensor Fusion for MEMS IMU/GPS in Diverse Flight Environments: J.A. Rios, D. Liccardo, Crossbow Technology, Inc.

Alternates
1. Improving the Positioning Accuracy of DGPS/MEMS IMU Integrated Systems Utilizing Cascade De-noising Algorithm: K.-W. Chiang, H. Hou, X. Niu, N. El-Sheimy, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. MEMS QUBIKtm IMU: M.M. Morrison, MMM Systems
3. MEMS GPS/INS for Micro Air Vehicle Application: S. Mizukam, H. Kumagai, Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd., Japan; M. Sugiura, Y. Muramatsu, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Japan

  Session F2: Atmospheric Effects 2-Troposphere
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Seth Gutman
NOAA


Co-chair
Zhizhao Liu
The University of Calgary, CANADA

1. GNSS-Based Measurement of Atmospheric Tides: T.E. Humphreys, P.M. Kintner, Jr., Cornell University
2. GPS Derived Tropospheric Delay Corrections to Radar Interferometry: L. Ge, H.-C. Chang, C. Yonezawa, C. Rizos, The University of New South Wales, Australia
3. 4-D Tropospheric Tomography Using a Ground-Based Regional GPS Network and Vertical Profile Constraints: V.A. Hoyle, S.H. Skone, N.A. Nicholson, The University of Calgary, Canada
4. Analysis of Troposheric Correction Models for Local Events within the GSTB Testcase APAF: A. Hornbostel, M. Hoque, German Aerospace Centre, Institute of Communications and Navigation, Germany
5. Interpolating Residual Zenith Tropospheric Delays for Improved Wide Area Differential GPS Positioning: Y. Zheng, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
6. Improved Tropospheric Delay Estimation for Long Baseline, Carrier-Phase Differential GPS Positioning in a Coastal Environment: K.M. Cove, M. Santos, University of New Brunswick, Canada; D. Wells, University of New Brunswick, Canada / University of Southern Mississippi; S. Bisnath, University of Southern Mississippi
7. Precise GPS Atmosphere Sensing Based on Un-Differenced Observations: M. Abdel-Salam, Y. Gao, The University of Calgary, Canada
8. Impacts of Stochastic Models on Near Real-Time GPS ZTD Estimations: S. Jin, J. Wang, The University of New South Wales, Australia

  Exhibitor Hosted Reception
  7-9 pm
  Exhibit Hall

Thursday Morning, September 23

  Session A3: GNSS Software Receivers
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Mark Psiaki
Cornell University


Co-chair
Per-Ludvig Normark
NordNav Technologies, SWEDEN

1. Architecture of a Reconfigurable Software Receiver: G.W. Heckler, J.L. Garrison, Purdue University
2. Implementation of a Software GPS Receiver: C. Ma, G. Lachapelle, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Real-Time Processing and Multipath Mitigation of High-Bandwidth L1/L2 GPS Signals with a PC-Based Software Receiver: T. Pany, B. Eissfeller, University FAF Munich, Germany; F. Forster, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits Erlangen, Germany
4. A Real-Time GPS Civilian L1/L2 Software Receiver: B.M. Ledvina, M.L. Psiaki, D.J. Sheinfeld, A.P. Cerruti, S.P. Powell, P.M. Kintner, Cornell University
5. DSP + GPS Combination for Mobile Communication Platforms: P. Anderson, G. Whitworth, V. Ashe, T. Carter, CEVA Inc., U.K.
6. Navigator GPS Receiver for Fast Acquisition and Weak Signal Tracking Applications: L. Winternitz, M. Moreau, NASA-GSFC; S. Sirotzky, QSS Group, Inc.
7. GPS Code Tracking Loop with FFT/MUSIC Based Multipath Mitigation: S.-C. Bu, S.-H. Im, G.-I. Jee, Konkuk University, South Korea
8. Acquisition Schemes for the GPS L5 Software Receiver: B. Zheng, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada

Alternates
1. Galileo Receiver performance under GPS interference and multipath with the
GRANADA Software Receiver:
A.J. Fernandez, J. Diez, DEIMOS Space, Spain; L. Marradi, Laben SpA, Italy; V. Gabaglio, Galileo Joint Undertaking, Switzerland

2. Positioning with a Software Receiver Under Weak Tracking Conditions with Software Simulated IF-Signals: R. Kaniuth, T. Pany, A. Posfay, B. Eissfeller, University FAF Munich, Germany
3. GNSS Simulators: A Research and Development Tool: L. Villalba, F. Walter, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica, Brazil
4. GPS Receiver Acquisition Parameters and Their Effects: S.M. Deshpande, M.E. Cannon, The Uinversity of Calgary, Canada

  Session B3: Integrated Navigation Systems 1-Integrated Multi-Sensor Navigation Systems
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Phil Simpson
746th Test Squadron, UASF


Co-chair
Debra Delise
Honeywell

1. Optimising the Integration of Terrain Referenced Navigation with INS and GPS: P.D. Groves, R.J. Handley, QinetiQ, U.K.; A.R. Runnalls, Data Fusion Research Limited, U.K./University of Kent, U.K.
2. A Quaternion-Based Unscented Kalman Filter for the Integration of GPS and MEMS INS: E.H. Shin, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Improving Low-Cost GPS/MEMS-Based INS Integration for Autonomous MAV Navigation by Visual Aiding: S. Winkler, H.-W. Schulz, M. Buschmann, T. Kordes, P. Vorsmann, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany
4. Multi-Sensor Systems for Pedestrian Navigation: G. Retscher, Vienna University of Technology, Austria
5. A GPS Attitude Determination System and INS Integration Scheme for a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): Design, Experiment and Evaluation: J.W. Kim, G.W. Lee, D.-H. Hwang, S.J. Lee, Chungnam National University, South Korea; S.H. Oh, S.H. Kim, Navicom Co., Ltd., South Korea; C. Park, Chungbuk National University, South Korea; L.-K. Ahn, Korea Aerospace Research Institute
6. Multiple Model Kalman Filtering for GPS and Low-Cost INS Integration: C. Hide, T. Moore, M. Smith, The University of Nottingham, U.K.
7. Real-Time Nonlinear Filtering Methods for INS/DGPS In-Motion Alignment: M.Tanikawara, N. Asaoka, M. Ooiwa, Y. Kubo, S. Sugimoto, Ritsumeikan University, Japan
8. Autonomous Vehicle Navigation with Carrier Phase DGPS and Laser-Scanner Augmentation: R. Hirokawa, K. Nakakuki, K. Sato, R. Ishihara, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Kamakura Works

Alternates
1. Hybrid GPS/TV Strategy for Network Assisted Ubiquitous Positioning: M. Martone, Rosum Corporation
2. An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Model to Bridge GPS Outages in MEMS-INS/GPS Land Vehicle Navigation: N. El-Sheimy, W. Abdel-Hamid, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Particle Filtering to Improve GPS/INS Integration: H.L. Dyckman, V.P. Broman, SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego

  Session C3: Multipath
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Didier Flament
Alcatel Space, FRANCE


Co-chair
Dr. Michael Braasch
Ohio University

1. GPS Multipath Mitigation in Measurement Domain and Its Applications for High Accuracy Navigation: Y. Yang, R.R. Hatch, R.T. Sharpe, NavCom Technology, Inc.
2. Fine Delay Estimation Technique Under Multipath: Z. Zhen, L.C. Look, G. Erry, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
3. Analysis of the Multiple DLL Architecture: A Novel Solution for Reducing the Multipath Effect in GNSS Receivers: F. Dovis, M. Pini, Politecnico di Torino, Italy; P. Mulassano, Istituto Superiore Mario Boella, Italy; G. Heinrichs, IfEN GmbH, Germany
4. Evaluation of Multipath Error and Signal Propagation in Complex 3D Urban Environments for GPS Multipath Identification: Y. Suh, Y. Konishi, T. Hakamata, D. Manandhar, R. Shibasaki, The University of Tokyo, Japan; N. Kubo, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
5. The Multipath Navigation Channel (MNC) Model for Land Mobile Applications - CAR: A. Steingass, A. Lehner, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
6. Anti-Multipath Triangulation for Positioning in Dense Urban Environments: J. Stone, M. Chansarkar, SiRF Technology, Inc.
7. Investigations into Multipath Effects on GNSS Multiple-Frequency Single Epoch High Precision Positioning: L. Lau, University College London, U.K.
8. Real-Time Multipath Mitigation with WaveSmooth Technique: Y. Zhang, C. Bartone, Ohio University

Alternates
1. Channel Estimation Technique for Positioning Accuracy Improvement in Multipath Propagation Scenarios: A. Schmid, A. Neubauer, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany
2. Comparison of Multipath Error Elimination Techniques Under Relatively Severe Multipath Environments: R. Kumar, M. Ahmad
3. Comparison of Pseudo-Range Multipath Effects in a Variety of GPS Antenna Types: G. Even-Tzur, Technion, Israel
4. GPS Carrier/Code Multi-Path Error Detection Algorithm Using Channelwise GPS Filter: S. Chun, E. Lee, Y. Lee, Konkuk University, South Korea

  Session D3: Marine Applications & Tools
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Don English
ARINC Inc.

Co-chair
Capt. Jim Haley
Jacobsen Pilot Service

1. Precision Maritime Inshore Navigation with a Tightly-Coupled Sensor System: A. Brown, D. Boid, L. Solecki, NAVSYS Corporation
2. Transmitter Effects and Receiver Prototyping for Improved Data Capacity from DGPS Radiobeacons: R. Hartnett, K. Gross, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; P. Enge, Stanford University; P. Swaszek, University of Rhode Island; G. Johnson, John J. McMullen Associates, Inc.
3. Naval Oceanographic Office Hydrography Department Upgrades to its Positioning Systems and Hopes to Operationally Reduce its Bathymetric Measurements to a Seamless Vertical Datum: E.N. Arroyo-Suarez, Naval Oceanographic Office; V. Hsiao, NavCom Technology Inc.
4. Low-Cost GPS Based Wave Height and Direction Sensor for Marine Safety: M. Harigae, I. Yamaguchi, T. Kasai, H. Igawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; H. Nakanishi, T. Murayama, Japan Weather Association; Y. Iwanaka, Zeni Lite Buoy Co., Ltd.; H. Suko, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
5. Towards Real Time Tides from C-Nav GPS in the Canadian Arctic: T. Wert, P. Dare, J.H. Clarke, University of New Brunswick, Canada
6. Wide Area Navigation Algorithm for Marine DGPS Users Under Disturbed Ionospheric Conditions: S. Skone, R. Yousuf, The University of Calgary, Canada
7. The Need for Range Rate Corrections in DGPS Correction Messages: B. Park, J. Kim, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea; R. Kalafus, Trimble Navigation
8. Development and Evaluation of a Precision Coordinate Transfer System for SRGPS: I.S. Ahn, Bradley University; R. Breslau, Titan Systems Inc.; J. Sennott, Tracking and Imaging Systems Inc.

Alternates
1. Analysis of the Utility of NOAA-Generated Tropospheric Refraction Corrections for the Next Generation Nationwide DGPS Service: S. Bisnath, D. Dodd, University of Southern Mississippi; A. Cleveland, M. Parsons, United States Coast Guard
2. Engineering Weather Resilient Antenna Couplers for in Use in N/DGPS: C. Treib, M. Parsons, E. Shofner, D. Wolfe, U.S. Coast Guard
3. Performance Trials of an Integrated Loran/GPS/IMU Navigation System: G. Johnson, John J. McMullen Associates; P. Swaszek, University of Rhode Island; R. Hartnett, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

  Session E3: Space-Based Augmentation Systems
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Pat Reddan
Zeta Associates Inc.


Co-chair
Dean Bunce
Federal Aviation Administration

1. The Ionospheric Impact of the October 2003 Storm Event on WAAS: A. Komjathy, L. Sparks, T. Mannucci, X. Pi, Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology; A. Coster, MIT Haystack Laboratory
2. Ionospheric Threats to Space-Based Augmentation System Development: S. Datta-Barua, Stanford University
3. Evaluating Ionospheric Effects on SBAS in the Low Magnetic Latitude Region: T. Sakai, K. Matsunaga, K. Hoshinoo, ENRI, Japan; T. Walter, Stanford University
4. Performance Analysis of Korean WADGPS Algorithms with Korean NDGPS Data: Y. Yun, D. Kim, C. Pyong, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea; J. Park, The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Korea
5. The Next Generation WAAS Reference Station Receiver: J. Auld, A. Manz, NovAtel Inc., Canada
6. Performance Enhancements for the Next Phases of WAAS: H.L. Habereder, T.R. Schempp, M.K. Bailey, Raytheon
7. Prototype Test Results of L1/L5 Signals of Future GEO Satellites: P. Hsu, L. Cheung, Raytheon Company; M.S. Grewal, California State University, Fullerton
8. EGNOS RIMS Channel B Receiver Design and Performance: D. Fossati, G. Pinelli, S. Binda, LABEN S.p.A, Italy

Alternate
1. Measurements of Equatorial Scintillations on the WAAS Satellite: A.P. Cerruti, B.M. Ledvina, P.M. Kintner, Cornell University; E.R. de Paula, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Brazil

  Session F3: Carrier-Phase Positioning
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Prof. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska
Ohio State University


Co-chair
Dr. Jinling Wang
University of New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

1. Relevance of Dual Frequency Grade Surveying System Tests for Real Time Field Performance: B. Richter, A. Green, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland
2. Using Cubic Splines to Mitigate Systematic Errors in GPS Relative Positioning: D.B.M. Alves, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil
3. High Precision Kinematic GNSS Observations Up to 50 S/s for Airborne Gravimetry: A. Sturze, G. Boedecker, Bavarian Academy of Scienses and Humanities, Germany
4. Precise Vehicle Topology and Road Surface Modeling Derived from Airborne LiDAR Data: D. Grejner-Brzezinska, C. Toth, S. Moafipoor, E. Paska, National Consortium for Remote Sensing in Transportation - Flows, The Ohio State University
5. Monitoring the Deflections of Suspension Bridges Using a 100 Hz GPS Receiver: G.W. Roberts, X. Meng, E. Cosser, A. Dodson, The University of Nottingham, U.K.
6. Performance of Long-Baseline Real-Time Kinematic Applications by Improving Tropospheric Delay Modeling: D. Kim, R.B. Langley, P. Dare, University of New Brunswick, Canada; S. Bisnath, University of Southern Mississippi, Stennis Space Center
7. Evaluation of Precise, Kinematic GPS Point Positioning: O.L. Colombo, GEST/NASA GSFC; A.W. Sutter, A.G. Evans, NSWCDD
8. An Innovative Algorithm for Carrier-Phase Navigation: R. Hatch, T. Sharpe, NavCom Technology, Inc.

Alternates
1. Cycle Slip Detection and Correction for Kinematic GPS Based on Statistical Tests of Innovation Processes: Y. Kubo, K. Sone, S. Sugimoto, Ritsumeikan University, Japan
2. Failure Scenarios to be Considered with Kinematic High Precision Relative GNSS Positioning: A. Wieser, M.G. Petovello, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Budget Analysis and Realization of Precise RTK-GPS via Compact Correction Messages Applied to Commercial GPS Receivers: J. Kim, B. Park, C. Kee, , Seoul National University, South Korea; A. Cleveland, M. Parsons, D. Wolfe, United States Coast Guard

  Informal Luncheon
  noon-1 pm
  Exhibit Hall

Thursday Afternoon, September 23

  Session A4: GNSS ASICs, Chipsets, & Antennas
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Paolo Orsatti
Nemerix, SWITZERLAND


Co-chair
Dr. Daniel Aloi
Oakland University

1. Enabling Location Based Services with a Combined Galileo/GPS Receiver Architecture: A. Schmid, A. Neubauer, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany; H. Ehm, R. Weigel, University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany; N. Lemke, G. Heinrichs, IfEN GmbH, Germany; J.A. Avila-Rodriguez, T. Pany, B. Eissfeller, University FAF Munich, Germany; G. Rohmer, B. N
2. AGGA-3: Next Generation GNSS Baseband ASIC for Precise Space Applications: S. Berberich, S. Fischer, P. Rastetter, EADS Astrium GmbH, Germany; F. Griesauer, Austrian Aerospace GmbH, Germany; R. Weigand, P. Silvestrin, ESA ESTEC
3. NAVAJO GPS ASIC - The Ultimate Single Chip Baseband: G. Ffoulkes-Jones, D. Nolan, R. Frayling-Cork, CEVA Inc., U.K.; D. Belton, Integrated Navigation Systems Ltd.
4. Palinuro: A Single Chip GPS Receiver: RF, DSP, CPU, ROM, RAM All on One Piece of Silicon: P.G. Mattos, ST Microelectronics R&D Ltd.
5. Autonomy Type High Sensitivity and High Positioning Accuracy GPS Receiver: M. Hada, M. Shoji, K. Sorita, N. Tuda, M. Nakamura, K. Washizu, Y. Aiga, T. Okamura, Japan Radio Co.,Ltd., Japan
6. Performance Testing of an Array of Digital Antenna Elements for Mitigation of Multipath and RFI Interference: K. Gold, A. Brown, NAVSYS Corporation
7. Multiband L5 Capable GPS Antenna with Reduced Backlobes: Y. Lee, M. Kirchner, S. Ganguly, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
8. Phase Effects Analysis of Patch Antenna CRPAs for JPALS: U.S. Kim, D. De Lorenzo, J. Gautier, P. Enge, Stanford University; J.A. Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Alternates
1. Integrated GNSS and Mobile Communication Terminal (NAVCOM): G. Rohmer, Fraunhofer IIS, Germany; J. Seybold, TeleConsult Austria; G. Heinrichs, IfEN GmbH, Germany; S. Haas, IMST GmbH, Germany; J.-M. Sevrin, EADS-TELECOM, France
2. High Integrity GPS-SBAS Receiver Using Innovative Correlator and Software Approach for Avionics Applications: R.A. Nayak, R. Anjan, J.K. Ray, P.N. Sandesh, S. Muralikrishna, Accord Software & Systems Private Ltd., India
3. A New Miniaturised GPS Receiver for Space Applications: M. Unwin, C. Underwood, Surrey Space Centre, U.K.; A. Frydland, P. Jameson, QinetiQ, U.K.; R. Harboe-Sorensen, ESA/Estec, The Netherlands
4. Software-Aided Sequential Multi-Tap Correlator for Fast Acquisition: C.S. Nagaraj, B.R. Madhukar, S.S. Raghavendra, C. Vimala, S. Muralkrishna, J.K.Ray, Accord Software & Systems Private Ltd., India; H.S. Jamadagni, Indian Institute of Science, India

  Session B4: Integrated Navigation Systems 2-Coupled GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Tony Abbott
The Aerospace Corporation


Co-chair
Mike Johnnie
Northrup-Grumman

1. Development of a Low-Cost Integrated Multi-Sensor System for Navigation and Guidance: H. Hoffmann, Y. Hoffmeister-Han, D. Gondy, Aerodata AG, Germany
2. Mitigating the Correlations in INS-Aided GPS Tracking Loop Measurements: A Kalman Filter Based Approach: R. Babu, University of New South Wales, Australia
3. Ultra Tight Coupling Implementation Using Real Time Software Receiver: A. Jovancevic, S. Ganguly, A. Brown, J. Noronha, B. Sirpatil, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
4. GPS/MEMS Inertial Integration Methodology and Results: T. Ford, M. Bobye, J. Hamilton, Novatel Inc., Canada; L. Day, BAE Systems, U.K.
5. Deeply Integrated GPS/IMU for Low CNR Signal Processing: Real-Time Implementation and Preliminary Flight Test Results: A. Soloviev, S. Gunawardena, F. van Graas, Ohio University
6. Performance Analysis and Experimental Validation of a Deeply Integrated GPS/INS Receiver for JPALS Applications: T.-Y. Chiou, S. Atwater, S. Alban, J. Gautier, S. Pullen, P. Enge, Stanford University; D. Akos, University of Colorado, Boulder; D. Gebre-Egziabher, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.S. Pervan, Illinois Institute of Technology
7. Pseudo-HILSIM Construction for GPS/INS Integrated Systems and Time Synchronization for Real Time Data Communication: B.-G. Lee, D.-J. Kim, Y.-J. Lee, Konkuk University, South Korea
8. A Cost Effective Synchronization System for Multisensor Integration: B. Li, The University of New South Wales, Australia

  Session C4: Galileo Integrity & Augmentations
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Bruno Lobert
Alcatel Space, France


Co-chair
Bruce DeCleene
Federal Aviation Administration

1. GNSS Local Augmentation Integrity Standards - Future Communications Links to Users: C.S. Dixon, EADS Astrium Ltd., U.K.
2. User Integrity Risk Calculation at the Alert Limit without Fixed Allocations: V. Oehler, Galileo Industries, Germany; H.L. Trautenberg, EADS Astrium GmbH, Germany; B. Lobert, Alcatel Space Industries, France; J. Hahn, European Space Agency, The Netherlands
3. Integrity Testcase Experimentation Results within GSTB-V1: W. Werner, I. Deuster, IfEN GmbH, Germany; F.A. Fernandez, European Space Agency, The Netherlands
4. Galileo and GPS Differential Integrity Performance for Area Coverage Terrestrial Networks: A. Schmitz-Peiffer, M. Abele, EADS Astrium GmbH, Germany; C.S. Dixon, R. Morrison, EADS Astrium Ltd., U.K.
5. Satellite Integrity Monitoring Concepts for GPS/Galileo Augmentation Systems: S. Pullen, P. Enge, Stanford University
6. Modernizing WAAS: T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University; P. Reddan, Zeta Associates Incorporated
7. Investigation of Feasibility of Vertical Navigation with Combined Use of GPS and Galileo Using Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring: Y.C. Lee, The MITRE Corporation/CAASD
8. EGNOS Current Status and Planned Evolutions: S. Lannelongue, J.C. Levy, C. Lesthievent, D. Flament, Alcatel Space, France; J. Ventura-Traveset, D. Brocard, European Space Agency

Alternates
1. Security Prerequisites for Galileo and GPSIII Receivers: Data Integrity, Cryptographic Authentication and FIPS PUB 140 Tamper Resistant Design Requirements: O. Pozzobon, K. Kubik, Italy
2. On the Role of HAP as Support System to Galileo Regional/Local Components: F. Dovis, L.L. Presti, Politecnico di Torino, Italy & ISMB Navigation Research Lab.; P. Mulassano, Istituto Superiore Mario Boella, Italy
3. GNSS/Galileo Global and Regional Integrity Performance Analysis: H. Blomenhofer, W. Ehret, Thales ATM GmbH, Germany; E. Blomenhofer, NavPos Systems GmbH, Germany

  Session D4: Scientific/Timing Applications
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Karl Kovach
ARINC Inc.


Co-chair
Ruth Neilan
Jet Propulsion Laboratory

1. Monitoring the Neapolitan Volcanic Area Using an Advanced Multiple Reference Station RTK DGPS Technique: G. Pugliano, Parthenope University of Naples, Italy; F. Obrizzo, F. Pingue, V. Sepe, Osservatorio Vesuviano-INGV, Italy; P. Alves, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. Airborne GPS Down-Looking Occultation Experiments: T. Yoshihara, N. Fujii, K. Hoshinoo, K. Matsunaga, S. Saitoh, Electronic Navigation Research Institute, Japan; T. Tsuda, Kyoto University, Japan; Y. Aoyama, S.Danno, RASC
3. High Gain Antenna Measurements and Signal Characterization of the GPS Satellites: D.M. Akos, S. Esterhuizen, University of Colorado; A. Mitelman, R.E. Phelts, P. Enge, Stanford University
4. Thermal Modelling of GPS Block IIR Satellites for Precise Orbit Prediction: S. Adhya, University College London, U.K.
5. The International GPS Service - What´s Next? 10th Anniversary Assembly Charts Future Directions: J. Dow, European Space Operations Center, Germany; G. Gendt, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Germany; A. Moore, R. Neilan, International GPS Service Central Bureau, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; R. Weber,Technical Unive
6. The IGS GLONASS Pilot Project - Transitioning an Experiment into an Operational GNSS Service: J.A. Slater, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; R. Weber, D. Fragner, University of Technology, Vienna, Austria
7. Space Borne Hydrogen Maser and Time Management System for the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS): S. Hama, K. Kimura, T. Morikawa, Y. Takahashi, H. Ito, H. Ishida, M. Fujieda, M. Imae, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Japan
8. High Precision GPS IIR Orbit Prediction Using Analytical Non-conservative Force Models: M. Ziebart, S. Edwards, S. Adhya, A. Sibthorpe, P. Cross, University College London, U.K.

  Session E4: Aviation Applications 2
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
James Waid
Honeywell


Co-chair
Greg Johnson
ARINC Inc.

1. Integrated Enhanced Loran and GPS/WAAS Prototype System for Aviation: G.L. Roth, Locus, Inc.; J.L. Davis, FreeFlight Systems; M.J. Narins, Federal Aviation Administration
2. Loran Additional Secondary Factor Correction Study for Aviation Applications: G. L. Roth, Locus, Inc.; D. Diggle, Ohio University; M.J. Narins, Federal Aviation Administration
3. GPS Sensor Model for Modern Avionics System Simulation: R. Malla, C. Behre, Raytheon Systems Company
4. LDGPS Performance Assessment Using the JPALS Availability Model: J.R.A. Stevens, C. Varner, S.M. Boettcher, J.M. Glaeser, ARINC Engineering Services; J.E. Weir, J.F. Taylor Inc.
5. A Sequential Approach For RAIM: S.H. Chan, J.L. Speyer, UCLA
6. Ultra-Tight Coupling (UTC) Technique in GPS RAIM: Y. Ding, J. Sennott, Tracking and Imaging Systems Inc.
7. Assessment of APL Error Model Components in Unfavorable Environments: A. Teuber, University FAF Munich, Germany
8. Airborne Multipath Investigation via a GPS Software Receiver: D.M. Akos, J. Weiss, University of Colorado; T. Murphy, The Boeing Company; S. Pullen, Stanford University

Alternate
1. Improved Altitude Measurement in a UAV Using Differential Altitude and GPS RTG: H. You, Y.J. Lee, T. Kang, G.-I. Jee, Konkuk University, South Korea

  Session F4: Precise Point Positioning
  2 - 5:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Yang Gao
The University of Calgary, CANADA


Co-chair
Tenny Sharpe
NavCom Technology Inc.

1. Products and Applications for Precise Point Positioning Moving Towards Real-Time: P. Heroux, Natural Resources Canada; Y. Gao, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. Real-Time Precise Point Positioning and Its Potential Applications: K. Chen, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Precise Point Positioning Method for a Static Survey in a High Multipath Environment: J. Strus, J. Sinko, SRI International
4. Comparison of the Two Alternate Methods of the Wide Area Carrier Phase Positioning: D. Lapucha, R. Barker, Fugro Chance Inc.; H. Zwaan, Fugro Intersite B.V.
5. Real-Time Point Positioning Performance Evaluation of Single-Frequency Receivers Using NASA´s Global Differential GPS System: R. Muellerschoen, B. Iijima, R. Meyer, Y. Bar-Sever, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology; E. Accad, Raytheon ITSS
6. Achieving Decimetre Accuracy with Single Frequency Standalone GPS Positioning: A.Q. Le, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
7. Evaluation of High-Precision, Single-Frequency GPS Point Positioning Models: T. Beran, R.B. Langley, University of New Brunswick, Canada; S. Bisnath, The University of Southern Mississippi
8. Geometric Orbit Determination of CHAMP Satellite and Dynamic Models´ Compensation During Orbit Smoothing: Z. Qile, J. Liu, M. Ge, China

Alternates
1. Experimental Results of Comparison Between Velocity Determination and Kinematic GPS on the Sea: D. Hou, N. Kouguchi, H. Ishida, Kobe University, Japan; Y.-J. Yoo, Korea Maritime University, South Korea; H. Fujii, Oshima National College of Maritime Technology, Japan; K. Itani, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., Japan
2. Reparametrization and Decorrelation for GPS High-Dimension Ambiguity Vector: Y. Zhou, J. Liu, Wuhan University, China
3. A Study on Improvement of Error in GPS Standard Positioning Service: T. Tanaka, J. Takamura, Keio University, Japan

Friday Morning, September 24

  Session A5: Indoor Positioning
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Changdon Kee
Seoul National University, SOUTH KOREA


Co-chair
Dr. Matthew Rabinowitz
Rosum Corporation

1. Performance Evaluation of the Receiver RF Front-End of a Precision Positioning System: H.K. Parikh, W.R. Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2. Hybrid Positioning Using GPS and GSM Ranging Measurements: E. Favey, C. Burgi, D. Ammann, u-blox AG, Switzerland
3. The Next Generation of a Super Sensitive GPS System: L.R. Weill, California State University; N. Kishimoto, S. Hirata, Magellan Systems Japan, Inc.; K. Itoh, T. Nakamoto, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan
4. Indoor Positioning Using Wireless LAN Radio Signals: B. Eissfeller, D. Gaensch, S. Mueller, A. Teuber, University FAF Munich, Germany
5. Navigation System Using Synchronized Pseudolite: T. Lee, H. Jun, D. Yun, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea; S. Choi, G. Kwon, SunwaveTec, South Korea
6. Upgrade RnS Indoor Positioning System in an Office Building: J. Caratori, GET/INT Evry & IUT Cachan, France; M. Francois, N. Samama, GET/INT Evry, France
7. Indoor Positioning Using TDOA Measurements from Switched GPS Repeater: G.-I. Jee, J.-H. Choi, S.-C. Bu, Konkuk University, South Korea
8. Right Hand Circularly Polarized (RHCP) Effects on the Measurements and Solutions of the Pseudolite-Based Indoor Navigation Systems: H. Jun, Seoul National University, South Korea

Alternates
1. Hybrid Galileo/W-CDMA Receiver Prototype for Mass-Market Applications: G. Heinrichs, J, Winkel, E. Loehnert, IfEN GmbH, Germany; R. Kronberger, C. Drewes, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany; L. Maurer, DICE GmbH & Co KG, Germany; T. Ostermann, University of Linz, Germany
2. Indoor Channel Modelling Using IF Sampled GPS L1 Measurements: R. Watson, T. Hu, G. Lachapelle, R. Klukas, The University of Calgary, Canada; S. Turunen, I. Halivaara, Nokia Corporation, Finland
3. Two New Algorithm for Indoors Wireless Positioning System (WPS): Y. Wang, X. Jia, The University of New South Wales, Australia

  Session B5: Algorithms & Methods 1-Algorithm Performance and Carrier Phase Processing
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Ilir Progri
California State Polytechnic University


Co-chair
Dr. William Michalson
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

1. Performance Evaluation of Differential Correlation for Single Shot Measurement Positioning: A. Schmid, A. Neubauer, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany
2. GPS Receiver Architecture Effects on Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas for JPALS: D.S. De Lorenzo, J. Gautier, P. Enge, Stanford University; D. Akos, University of Colorado at Boulder
3. A Standalone GPS Receiver as an Accurate, Real-time Velocity and Accelerometer Sensor: L. Serrano, D. Kim, R.B. Langley, University of New Brunswick, Canada
4. Advanced Techniques for Processing GPS Carrier Measurements in Space Applications: A. Draganov, L. Haas, ITT Industries
5. The GPS Toolkit, An Open Source GPS Software Project: B. Tolman, R.B. Harris, T. Gaussiran, D. Munton, J. Knutson, J. Little, R. Mach, S. Nelsen, B. Renfro, The University of Texas at Austin; D. Schlossberg, The University of California at Berkeley
6. Theoretical Analysis of S-curve for GNSS System: M. Musso, G. Gera, C.S. Regazzoni, University of Genoa, Italy
7. Seamless Handover of Combined GPS/Pseudolite Navigation: J.-C. Juang, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
8. Performance Enhancement of Attitude Determination System by Combining Single and Multiple Antenna: J. Jang, S. Lee, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea

Alternates
1. GPS and Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) Integration: M. Phatak, G. Cox, L. Garin, SiRF Technology, Inc.
2. Improvement on Reliability and Error Recovery Ability of Vehicle Positioning by a New Map Matching Method: M. Yu, W. Chen, Z. Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

  Session C5: GNSS Interoperability & Systems Performance Validation, Modeling & Testing
  8:30 am-noon,

Co-chair
Lyn Dutton
Thales Avionics, U.K.


Co-chair
Dr. Christophe Macabiau
ENAC, France

1. A Long-Term Statistical Analysis of the Accuracy of GPS and GLONASS Broadcast Orbit and Clock Corrections: M.S.B. Starr, M.D. Powe, J.I.R. Owen, DSTL, U.K.
2. Assessing SATNAV Performance Using the Navigation Tool Kit: J.W. Lavrakas, R. Conley, S. Hieronymus, D. Knezha, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc.; T. Driver, Analytical Graphics, Inc.
3. Estimating Continuity of GNSS: J.P. Fernow, D. O´Laughlin, The MITRE Corporation
4. The Impact of Future Global Navigation Satellite Systems on Precise Carrier Phase Positioning: T. Richert, N. El-Sheimy, The University of Calgary, Canada
5. Probabilistic Approach of Frequency Diversity as an Interference Mitigation Mean: J.-L. Issler, CNES, France
6. A Complete Software-Based IF GNSS Signal Generator for Software Receiver Development: O. Julien, B. Zheng, L. Dong, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada
8. GNSS - Coordinating the GPS-Galileo-GLONASS Constellations: C. Kelley, K. Davis, D. Nguyen, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems

  Session D5: GPS Modernization/GPS III
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Gary McGraw
Rockwell Collins


Co-chair
Art Gower
Lockheed Martin

1. Acquisition of GPS L5 Signal Using Coherent Combining of I5 and Q5: C. Yang, Sigtem Technology, Inc.; C. Hegarty, M. Tran, The MITRE Corporation
2. M-Code: Using Software Receiver: A. Brown, S. Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, M. Kirchner, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
3. Study of Signal Combining Methodologies for GPS III´s Flexible Navigation Payload: G. Wang, V. Lin, T. Fan, K. Maine, P. Dafesh, The Aerospace Corporation; B. Myers, USAF
4. LADO (Launch, Anomaly, and Disposal Operations), A New Challenge for GPS: S.K. Gupta, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems; B. Louie, GPS-JPO
5. GPS Distress Alerting Satellite System Interference in Worst-Case Conditions: G. Gallien, K. Maine, The Aerospace Corporation
6. GPS Signal Quality Monitoring System: J. Christie, P. Bentley, C. Gellrich, M. Gondek, M. Ressler, SRI International
7. Joint Code Acquisition and Frequency Offset Estimation for GPS L5 Receivers: M. Wang, S.-W. Chen, Taiwan
8. Correcting Burst-Errors for Wide Area Augmentation System Applications: K.R. Holmes Sr. (Under the direction of B. Kamali), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/SNRP), and Mercer Engineering Research Center

  Session E5: Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 1
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Boris Pervan
Illinois Institute of Technology Department of Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering


Co-chair
Rick Pennline
ARINC Inc.

1. Experimental Observations and Integrity Monitor Applications of LAAS IMLA Carrier Phase Measurements: L. Gratton, S. Khanafseh, B. Pervan, Illinois Institute of Technology; S. Pullen, Stanford University; J. Warburton, William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center
2. A GPS Multipath Simulator with Beam-Steering Antenna Modeling for JPALS LDGPS: S. Anderson, J.P. Weiss, P. Axelrad, University of Colorado, Boulder; R. Pennline, Arinc Engineering Services, Inc.
3. Evaluation of a Tropospheric Correction Model for Airport Pseudolite: S. Fukushima, T. Yoshihara, Electronic Navigation Research Institute, Independent Administrative Institution, Japan; S. Suga, Toshiba Corporation Social Network Infrastructures Company, Japan
4. Using GPS and GPS/INS Systems to Assess Relative Antenna Motion Onboard an Aircraft Carrier for Shipboard Relative GPS: M.G. Petovello, G. Lachapelle, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
5. Failure Analysis of LAAS Integrated Multipath Limiting Antennas Using High-Fidelity Electromagnetic Models: D.N. Aloi, S. Kiran, Oakland University
6. JPALS Performance Model Using a Flexible Simulation Framework: A.C. Brown, K. Trivedi, D.A. Saxeena, Y. Lee, S. Ganguly, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
7. Multi-Mode Receivers for Verification of Ground- and Space-Based Augmentation Systems: D. A. Stratton, Rockwell Collins Inc.; J. Warburton, M. Magrogan, FAA Technical Center
8. Detection of Anomaly Signal by Signal Quality Monitoring Receiver: S. Saitoh, T. Yoshihara, S. Fukushima, N. Fujii, Electronic Navigation Research Institute, Japan

Alternates
1. Budget Analysis of the Minimum Size of the Correction Message and Baudrate for USCG NDGPS: B. Park, J. Kim, C. Kee, Seoul National University, South Korea; A. Cleveland, M. Parsons, D. Wolfe, United States Coast Guard
2. Representing GPS Orbits and Corrections Efficiently for Precise Wide Area Differential Positioning: Y. Feng, Y. Zheng, Z. Bai, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

  Session F5: GPS Meteorology
  8:30 am-noon,


Co-chair
Dr. Richard Langley
University of New Brunswick, CANADA


Co-chair
Dr. Luiz Fortes
Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica, Brazil

1. Impact of Radiometric Water Vapor Measurements on Tropospheric and Height Estimates by GPS: P. Haefele, M. Kirchner, M. Becker, University FAF Munich, Germany; L. Martin, J. Morland, S. Nyeki, C. Matzler, University of Bern, Switzerland; E. Brockmann, Swiss Federal Office of Topography, Switzerland
2. Real-Time Sensing Atmospheric Water Vapor Using GPS Precise Orbit/Clock Products: Y. Gao, S. Skone, K. Chen, N.A. Nicholson, The University of Calgary, Canada; R. Muellerschoen, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
3. Precipitable Water Vapour Monitoring Using the Global Positioning System in Atlantic Canada: C. Wang, P. Dare, University of New Brunswick, Canada
4. GPS Performance in the Quantification of Integrated Water Vapor in Amazonian Regions: L.F. Sapucci, UNESP, Brazil; J.F. Galera Monico, FCT/UNESP, Brazil; L.A. Toledo Machado, INPE, Brazil
5. Ground-Based Radio Occultation Measurements Using the GRAS Receiver: L. Olsen, P. Hoeg, Aalborg University, Denmark; A. Carlstrom, Saab Ericsson Space
6. Construction of 4D Water Vapor Field with Ground-Based GPS Observations in Hong Kong Region: X.Y. Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China & Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, The Chinese Academy of Sciences; Y.Q. Chen, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China; P.W. Li, Hong Kong Observatory, China
7. Comparison and Validation of Different Tropospheric Tomography Models in a Regional GPS Network: N.A. Nicholson, V.A. Hoyle, S. Skone, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
8. Production of Regional 1 km x 1 km Water Vapor Fields Through the Integration of GPS and MODIS Data: Z. Li, University College London, U.K.

Alternate
1. New Generation GPS for Improved Atmospheric Monitoring: S. Ganguly, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.

  ION GNSS 2004 Awards Luncheon
  noon-1:30 pm
  Grand Ballroom

Friday Afternoon, September 23

  Session A6: Location Based Services
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Gabriel Hugh Elkaim
University of California-Santa Cruz


Co-chair
Dr. Richard Klukas
Okanagan University College, Canada

1. A Complete and Integrated Hardware and Software Solution for Remote Monitoring and Control of Mobile Assets: R. Ramsaran, CSI Wireless Inc., Canada; S. Lee, Y. Gao, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. Three Dimensional Fuzzy Logic-Based Map Matching Algorithm for Location Based Service Applications in Urban Canyons: S. Syed, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Performance Evaluation of Assisted GPS (AGPS) in Weak Signal Environments: M.D. Karunanayake, M.E. Cannon, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada; G. Cox, SiRF Technology Inc.
4. FURLONG: How to Test Future Location Based Services: T. Moore, C. Hill, C. Noakes, C. Hide, The University of Nottingham, U.K.; R. Saull, G. Close, SciSys Ltd.; R. Moore, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
5. Evaluating the Navigation Potential of the National Television System Committee Broadcast Signal: R.J. Eggert, J.F. Raquet, Air Force Institute of Technology
6. Design, Simulation, & Testing of a Pedestrian Alert System (PAS): C. Rodgers, D. Greenlee, R. Nelsen, T. Saccone, OPTIMUS Corporation; R. Blomberg, Dunlap and Associates
7. Performance Analysis of Mobile Station Location Using Hybrid GNSS and Cellular Network Measurements: C. Botteron, E. Firouzi, P.-A. Farine, University of Neuchatel, Switzerland
8. Self-Contained Sensor Aided Kinematic HSGPS Positioning Algorithm: O.A. Mezentsev, The University of Calgary, Canada

Alternates
1. Hybrid Location System for Support of Waiting Persons and Care Service Vehicles: T. Tachikawa, M. Nishijima, Y. Yokoi, Japan Radio Co., Ltd., Japan
2. The Assisted GNSS, Technology and Applications: R. Couty, N. Vincent, M. Monnerat, Alcatel Space, France; O. Huez, France Telecom R&D, France

  Session B6: Algorithms & Methods 2-Ambiguity Resolution, Multipath Mitigation and Stochastic Modeling
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. John Betz
The MITRE Corporation


Co-chair
Dr. John Raquet
AFIT/ENG

1. GPS Signal Analysis Using LHCP/RHCP Antenna and Software GPS Receiver: D. Manandhar, R. Shibasaki, The University of Tokyo, Japan; P.-L. Normark, NordNav Technologies, Sweden
2. The Factorized Multi-Carrier Ambiguity Resolution (FAMCAR) Approach for Efficient Multi-Carrier Ambiguity Estimation: U. Vollath, Trimble Terrasat GmbH, Germany
3. Baseline Precision Results Using Combined GPS/Galileo Triple Frequency Partial Ambiguity Sets: A. Mowlam, University of Melbourne, Australia
4. New Dynamical Models for Kinematic GPS Positioning: Y. Muto, Y. Kubo, C. Uratani, S. Sugimoto, Ritsumeikan University, Japan
5. On the Foundation of the Popular Ratio Test for GNSS Ambiguity Resolution: P.J.G. Teunissen, S. Verhagen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
6. Wide Area Real Time Kinematics with Galileo and GPS Signals: M. Hernandez-Pajares, J.M. Juan, J. Sanz, gAGE/UPC, Spain; A. Garcia-Rodriguez, ESTEC/ESA, The Netherlands; O.L. Colombo, GSFC/NASA
7. A Hybrid Solution to Reduce the Long Convergence Time in Precise Point Positioning: M. Abdel-salam, The University of Calgary, Canada
8. Multipath Reduction from GPS Double Differences Using Wavelets: How Far Can We Go?: E. Menezes de Souza, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil

Alternate
1. Mathematic Criterions and Corresponding Algorithms for GPS Based Attitude Determination: Y. Li, K. Zhang, RMIT University, Australia

  Session C6: Galileo & GPS/Galileo Receivers
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Andrew Jakab
NovAtel, Canada


Co-chair
Vincent Gabaglio
Galileo Joint Undertaking, SWITZERLAND

1. Description of the Galileo Receiver Development Plan and of the Used Methodology: C. Filotico, Booz Allen Hamilton; D.Fossati, Laben, Italy; V. Gabaglio, Galileo Joint Undertaking, Switzerland
2. Combined GPS/Galileo Highly- Configurable High-Accuracy Receiver: P. Hellen, Raytheon Systems Limited, U.K.; J. Cooper, G. Brodin, The University of Leeds, U.K.
3. A New Signal Simulation Tool for Testing of Receivers with Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas: A. Hornbostel, A. Schroth, H. Denks, DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation, Germany; M. Holbrow, Spirent Communications, U.K.
4. Galileo BOC(1,1) Prototype Receiver Development: N. Gerein, M. Olynik, M. Clayton, NovAtel Inc., Canada
5. Analysis of Non Ambiguous BOC Signal Acquisition Performances: V. Heiries, D. Roviras, Tesa, France; L. Ries, Cnes, France; V. Calmettes, Ensae, France; N. Martin, Thales-Avionics, France; V. Fleuriot, Dga/Lrba, France
6. Galileo E5a/E5b and GPS L5 Acquisition Time Statistical Characterization and Application to Civil Aviation: F. Bastide, ENAC/STNA/TeSA, France
7. Analysis and Simulation of Galileo Receivers Achievable Performance: L. Marradi, A. Albanese, S. Binda, Laben S.p.A., Italy; S. Zago, University of Milan, Italy
8. A First-of-a-Kind Galileo Receiver Breadboard to Demonstrate Galileo Tracking Algorithms and Performances: W. De Wilde, J.-M. Sleewaegen, Septentrio Satellite Navigation, Belgium

Alternates
1. An Innovations Approach to False-Lock Mitigation for GPS/Galileo BOC Signals: F. Nunes, F. Sousa, J. Leitao, Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, Portugal
2. Performance Evaluation and Analysis of a Hybrid Version of a Software Defined GPS/Galileo GNSS Receiver for Dynamic Scenarios: A. Constantinescu, R. Landry, Jr., I. Ilie, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Canada
3. Open Architecture Real Time Development System for GPS and Galileo: S. Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, D. Saxena, B. Sirpatil, S. Zigic, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.

  Session D6: Space Applications
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Clyde Edgar
The Aerospace Corporation


Co-chair
Jon Schnabel
ITT Industries

1. Kinematic Point Positioning of a LEO, with Simultaneous Reduced-Dynamic Orbit Estimation: O.L. Colombo, GEST/UMBC; S.B. Luthcke, NASA Goddard SFC
2. ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) - Far Rendez-Vous Navigation Based on Relative GPS: Narmada, EADS Space Transportation, France
3. Completion of the Gravity Probe B GPS Receivers: P. Shestople, J. Li, A. Ndili, D. Simpson, D. Yale, Stanford University; K. Schrock, George C Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
4. A GPS Receiver for Applications on Sounding Rockets and Low Earth Orbiting Satellites: W. Enderle, P. Roberts, T. Bruggemann, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
5. Flexible Satellite Borne GNSS Receivers: S. Ganguly, A. Jovancevic, M. Kirchner, D. Saxena, Center for Remote Sensing, Inc.
6. Joint Australian Engineering (Micro) Satellite (JAESat) - A GNSS Technology Demonstration Mission: W. Enderle, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; C. Boyd, Aerospace Concepts, Australia
7. GPS/IMU Navigation and Simulation for Higher-Than-GPS Orbits: K. Gold, A. Brown, NAVSYS Corporation
8. GEO GPS Receiver Demonstration on a Galileo System Test Bed Satellite: T. Ebinuma, University of Surrey, U.K.; M. Unwin, R. Myatt, E. Rooney, Y. Hashida, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., U.K.; A. Garutti, ESA Galileo Project Office, ESTEC, The Netherlands

  Session E6: Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 2
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Tim Murphy
The Boeing Company


Co-chair
Dr.Charles Dixon
EADS Astrium Ltd., U.K.

1. Analysis of P(Y) Code Multipath for JPALS LDGPS Ground Station and Airborne Receivers: J.P. Weiss, S. Anderson, P. Axelrad, University of Colorado, Boulder; R.L. Brinkley, R.P. Pennline, Arinc Engineering Services, Inc.
2. Evaluation of GPS Anti-Jam System Effects on Pseudorange and Carrier Phase Measurements for Precision Approach and Landing: G.A. McGraw, R.S.Y. Young, K. Reichenauer, Rockwell Collins
3. An Investigation of the Effect of Tropospheric Errors on Differential GNSS Accuracy and Integrity: T.A. Skidmore, F. van Graas, Ohio University
4. Advanced Reference Receiver Failure Monitoring and Fault Detection for the JPALS LDGPS Ground Segment: K. Taylor, D. Rudy, J. Hansen, Sierra Nevada Corporation
5. Ionosphere Threat to LAAS: Updated Threat Model and Future Solutions: M. Luo, S. Pullen, A. Ene, H. Konno, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University
6. LAAS Position Domain Monitor Analysis and Test Results for CAT II/III Operations: J. Lee, Stanford University
7. A Method of Overbounding Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) Heavy Tail Error Distributions: R. Braff, C.A. Shively, The MITRE Corporation
8. Core Overbounding and Its Implications for LAAS Integrity: J. Rife, S. Pullen, P. Enge, Stanford University; B. Pervan, Illinois Institute of Technology

  Session F6: Network-Based Techniques for RTK
  1:30 pm-4:30 pm,


Co-chair
Dr. Herbert Landau
Trimble Terrasat GmbH, Germany


Co-chair
Dr. Lambert Wanninger
Geodetic Institute, Germany

1. Influence of Diverse Biases on Standardized Network RTK: H.-J. Euler, S. Seeger, O. Zelzer, F. Takac, B. Zebhauser, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland
2. Testing a New Network RTK Software System: C. Rocken, L. Mervart, Z. Lukes, J. Johnson, GPS Solutions Inc.; M. Kanzaki, H. Kakimoto, Y. Iotake, Nippon GPS Solutions Corporation, Japan
3. In-Receiver Multiple Reference Station RTK Solution: P. Alves, G. Lachapelle, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada
4. Ionospheric Disturbance Index I95 for RTK and Network RTK Positioning: L. Wanninger, Geodetic Institute, Germany
5. GALILEO/Modernized GPS: A New Challenge to Network RTK: U. Vollath, R. Patra, X. Chen, H. Landau, Trimble Terrasat GmbH, Germany; T. Allison, Trimble Navigation Europe Limited, U.K.
6. Instantaneous Network RTK Positioning in Regions of Active Deformation: Y. Bock, Geodetics, Inc.
7. The New RTK System Which Applied Network Technology in Japan: M. Kanzaki, Y. Iotake, H. Kakimoto, M. Hayashi, H. Yamada, H. Obata, S. Kano, K. Maeda, H. Obata, Nippon GPS Solutions Corporation, Japan; H. Yoshida, S. Takamatsu, T. Saeki, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Japan; C. Rocken, J. Johnson, K. Key, GPS Solutions I
8. The Effect of Double Difference Ionospheric Corrections Latency on Instantaneous Ambiguity Resolution in Long-Range RTK: I. Kashani, Ohio State University / Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; P. Wielgosz, Ohio State University / University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland; D.A. Grejner-Brzezinska, Ohio State University

Alternates
1. Evaluation of Network Topologies for Post-Mission Multiple Reference Station Positioning: P.R. Alves, A. Huang, M.E. Cannon, B. Scherzinger, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. Single Epoch Positioning with Multiple Base and Rover Receivers: Y. Yi, D.A. Grejner-Brzezinska, Ohio State University


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Special Events & Social Functions
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Catalina Island Expedition
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $120 (Includes lunch)


Note: This tour requires considerable walking.

What better way to spend your day than with some fresh ocean air as you travel to our very own Santa Catalina Island! Located just off the coast of Southern California, this spectacular island looks much like California did two hundred years ago: a wilderness of oak, cactus, and sage; complete with secluded coves surrounded by an ocean lush with kelp forests and abundant sea life. Catalina Island is a wilderness preserved for all to enjoy.

Just outside the convention center, guests will take the Long Beach Transit Passport to the boat terminal where they will board the Catalina Express for a one-hour cruise to the town of Avalon. On the island, guests will enjoy a 45-minute, fully narrated walking tour. A casual lunch will be included where guests can further enjoy the ambience of the island.

After lunch you will enjoy Catalina’s famous glass bottom boat tour. During this comfortable one-hour tour, you will see the undersea world of colorful fish and unusual marine plants that thrive in the clear water and kelp forest in Lover’s Cove Marine Preserve.

And, of course, shopping on the island is an experience you won’t want to miss. Time will be allotted to explore shops full of art, jewelry, clothing, books, pottery, and much more!

Wednesday, Sept. 22
Long Beach City Tour
1 p.m. – 5 p.m., $55

Today’s narrated tour begins aboard a deluxe motor coach. Throughout many areas of Long Beach, guests will notice beautiful islands in the bay, which are actually oil pods. Back in the early 1900s, Watertown, as Long Beach was formerly known, was a booming oil town. This paved the way for some interesting architecture, which to this day is a trademark of Long Beach. Most predominant and also most popular are the California Bungalows.

But what Long Beach is especially famous for these days is its icon, the Queen Mary, which will be today’s first stop, where guests will enjoy a 45-minute docent-led tour. The Queen Mary is touted as the grandest ocean liner ever built and has played many roles in her illustrious career. During the 1930s, she was hostess to the world’s rich and famous: Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, David Niven, and Mary Pickford, just to name a few. During her heyday, many considered The Queen Mary the only civilized way to travel. However, with the outbreak of World War II, the Queen Mary was transformed overnight into a troop ship. By the end of WWII, “The Grey Ghost,” as she was fondly called then, carried more than 800,000 troops, traveled more than 600,000 miles, and played a significant role in virtually every major Allied campaign. In February 1946, she began her “Bride and Baby Voyages” and transported more than 22,000 war brides and their children to the United States and Canada. She even set a standing record for the most passengers carried in one crossing—more than 16,000 troops and crew!

Next stop along the Long Beach skyline is the Aquarium of the Pacific. Here you will go on a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean to meet more than 12,500 animals and to explore sunny Southern California, the Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the tropical Pacific. Excitingly, the Shark Lagoon, the aquarium’s newest exhibit, allows you to witness some of the sea’s most legendary and enigmatic animals—sharks—the ocean’s ultimate predators!

Thursday, Sept. 23
The Amazing Getty Center
Noon – 5 p.m., $35


Experience the famous and amazing Getty Center! The Getty Center is designed around an open central courtyard surrounded by five interconnected two-story pavilions. The pavilions house changing exhibitions and the permanent collections of pre-20th-century European paintings, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, and decorative arts, and 19th- and 20th-century American and European photographs. Visitors are free to view works of art chronologically or in random sequence by moving between pavilions.

One of the most significant elements of the Getty Center is its hilltop site in the Santa Monica Mountains, just off the San Diego Freeway. From there, visitors can take in prominent features of the Los Angeles landscape—the Pacific Ocean, the San Gabriel Mountains, the vast street-grid of the city. Inspired by this interplay, architect Richard Meier sought to design the complex so that it highlights both nature and culture, creating a synchronistic, organic whole.

The 134,000-square-foot Central Garden at the Getty Center is the work of artist Robert Irwin. The design of the Central Garden re-establishes the natural ravine between the museum and the research institute with an inviting, tree-lined walkway that leads the visitor through an extraordinary garden experience.

Transportation to the Getty Center takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes each way (depending on traffic). You will have approximately two and one-half to three hours at the Getty complex. Lunch is on your own so you may want to eat before the tour departs or at the museum.

Reserve Early— Space Is Limited!
After Sept. 1, tours will be sold on an as available basis. Sorry, refunds cannot be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received after Sept. 1. The ION reserves the right to cancel any scheduled tour due to inadequate participation. If cancelled, full refunds will be given. All tours include transportation via climate-controlled motor coaches, a tour guide, all admission charges and lunch. Gratuities for guide and bus driver are appreciated. Tours will meet in the Oregon Convention Center, Hollady Lobby (near ION registration).

Wednesday, September 22
Informal Luncheon in Exhibit Hall
Noon - 1 p.m., Oregon Ballroom
1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Free Time in Exhibit Hall

Enjoy lunch with colleagues and newly made aquaintences in the exhibit hall (there will not be a program). Take advantage of this time to peruse the exhibit hall.

Note: This event is included with any type of conference registration. See registration desk on site to purchase tickets for guests.

Wednesday, Sept. 22
Exhibitor Hosted Reception
7 – 9 p.m., Exhibit Hall

Join this year’s exhibitors as they host a social evening of information and cuisine. All the exhibit booths will be open. Take this opportunity to to review developments in GPS technology, talk shop, get the specifics directly from the vendors, and learn about what’s been happening in the GNSS marketplace over the past year. This event is included with any type of registration. Spouses and travelling companions 21 and older are welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 23
Informal Luncheon in Exhibit Hall
Noon – 1:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall

Enjoy lunch with colleagues and newly made aquaintences in the exhibit hall (there will not be a program). Take advantage of this time to peruse the exhibit hall.

Note: This event is included with any type of conference registration. See registration desk on site to purchase tickets for guests.

Kepler Award Winners Pictured (from left to right): Ron Hatch (‘94), Dr. Frank van Graas (‘96), Dr. Elizabeth Cannon (‘01), Thomas Stansell Jr. (‘03); Dr. A.J. Van Dierendonck (’93), Dr. Günter Hein (‘02), Dr. Per Enge (‘00). Not Pictured: Prof. Gérard Lachapelle (‘97), Dr. Rudy Kalafus (‘92). Dr. James J. Spilker Jr., (‘99), Dr. Peter Daly (‘98), Dr. Richard J. Anderle (posthumously) (‘95), and Dr. Bradford Parkinson (‘91).

Friday, September 24
ION GNSS Awards Luncheon
Noon – 1:30 p.m., Oregon Ballroom

The coveted Johannes Kepler Award will be presented at the luncheon. The winner of the Johannes Kepler Award is determined by a special nominating committee. The primary purpose of this award is to honor an individual for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation. The award will be presented only when deemed worthy. All members of the ION are eligible for nomination. You are encouraged to submit names for consideration. Submit your nomination online or provide a supporting letter to Satellite Division Awards Committee Chair, at 1-703-383-9689, fax; or e-mail to membership@ion.org prior to Aug. 1, 2004.

The Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation may present the Bradford W. Parkinson Award annually to an outstanding graduate student in the field of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).

This award, which honors Dr. Parkinson for his leadership in establishing both the U.S. Global Positioning System and the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation, includes a personalized plaque and a $2,500 honorarium. The award will be presented only when deemed worthy. Any graduate student who is a member of the ION and is completing a degree program with an emphasis in GNSS technology, applications, or policy is eligible for the award. Award applications must be received by June 30, 2004, to be considered. See www.ion.org for application requirements.

This event is included in the price of a full registration. Tickets for partial registrants and guests may be purchased using the registration form.

Exhibit Information

A highlight of the ION GNSS conference is the exhibit hall. The exhibits offer an excellent opportunity to demonstrate GPS and related products and services to a large and interested audience!

See which companies have reserved exhibit space:
Exhibit Hall Floorplan and Directory


Interested in showcasing your company's offerings?
Exhibitor Information Package and Contract

Hotel Reservations & Accommodations

The Hyatt Regency Long Beach, with its breathtaking water views from all guest rooms, is adjacent to the convention center and convenient for convention guests.
Make Your Hotel Reservations Online
Just Follow These Simple Steps:

  1. Reserve your room by Aug. 20 for the special ION rates.
  2. Go to the ION GNSS 2004 Hotel Reservation Page.
  3. At the first screen, select the reservation type for which you qualify (General Attendee or U.S. Government)
  4. In the box at the top of the screen, enter your travel dates and click "Check Availability".
  5. A list of hotels with availability on your dates will appear. Click on the links to view that hotel’s reservation instructions. Complete the online form and submit. You will receive immediate online confirmation.

* About Government Rates: Note that government rates are only for U.S. government personnel paying for a room with a U.S. government issued credit card. Failure to pay with a U.S. government issued credit card will result in your reservation being honored at the group rate. Furthermore, government contractors not traveling with government travel orders are not eligible for this rate.

Don’t Have Internet Access?
You can fax your reservation to 1-703-383-9689. Faxed reservations must include your name, address, preferred hotel, arrival and departure dates, credit card issuer, card number, and expiration date.

If you can’t attend, be sure to cancel your room 72 hours prior to arrival. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of one night’s deposit.

Transportation

Air Transportation. Long Beach Airport is the most convenient center for arrival into Long Beach (airport code “LGB”). American, America West, and JetBlue offer several daily flights and make it the “plane easy” way to travel. Alternative area airports include Los Angeles International (LAX) and Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA). These airports offer hundreds of flights into and out of the area and are only 20-to-45 minutes from Long Beach.

Taxi fare from Los Angeles or Orange County Airports is approximately $60 one-way (more depending on the time of day); and $35 one way from Long Beach Airport. Several companies offer shuttle service from local airports to the Long Beach hotels. We recommend SuperShuttle for service 24 hours a day in the Los Angeles area. Reservations are not required from LAX; fare is $15 each way. Reservations are recommended from Long Beach Airport (phone: 1-800-554-3146, www.supershuttle.com) and fare is $17 each way.
Super Shuttle Discount Coupon

Convention Center & Parking. The conference will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd. Underground parking at the convention center is $8 per day.

Ground Transportation - Getting Around Long Beach
Catch the convenient Passport shuttle, which runs approximately every 5 to 10 minutes. Passport and Link busses stop at all downtown hotels. Stops are designated by bright red benches and a pole with a seagull on top. The shuttle is FREE in the downtown area and transports visitors to all the must-see attractions, including the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and Pine Avenue.

For only 90 cents, the Passport continues to the attractions of Belmont Shore, Alamitos Bay, and Cal State Long Beach. (See inside cover map for routes.)

Long Beach is also home to two different water-taxis, each combining a short-harbor cruise with state-of-the-art transportation. The Aquabus is available as your link between selected sites in Rainbow Harbor. Or, hop aboard the new Aqualink catamaran for a swift journey to Alamitos Bay.

If Los Angeles is your destination, the Metro Blue Line is a smart alternative to battling the freeway. Board the Blue Line at the Downtown Long Beach Transit Center.

Attention International Participants

Visas and/or machine readable passports may be required, therefore, we recommend that you apply for your visa at least two months in advance due to security related policies that have greatly increased the processing time for visa applications.

U.S. consular officers now interview most applicants as part of the application process. This can add additional time and delays. Currently there is a mandatory security check period of 30 days for people whose passports are issued from several countries, including China, North Korea, and most middle-eastern countries. Furthermore, the U.S. State Department requires citizens of many countries to obtain visas to attend any scientific program.

After October 1, 2003, citizens from visa waiver program (VWP) countries also will be required to obtain a visa if they do not have a machine-readable passport. You are urged to contact the nearest U.S. embassy, or consulate, to find out if your government has been granted a one-year delay of this rule or if you will need to obtain a new passport prior to traveling.

For general information about visas go to:
http: //www7.nationalacademies.org/visas/.
For Visa Waiver Program & Machine Readable Passports information go to:
http://travel.state.gov/state204550.html.

Prospective conference attendees requiring a visa to travel to the United States should first contact The Institute of Navigation to request an official letter of invitation. This letter and a copy of the conference program should be presented along with the required documentation to the U.S. consular officials as part of the formal application. Note that The Institute of Navigation cannot directly intervene with the U.S. State Department, consular offices, or embassies on behalf of individuals applying for visas.

Letter of Invitation. To request a letter of invitation please send an e-mail to membership@ion.org. Include (1) your name, (2) full address, (3) phone/fax numbers and e-mail address, (4) date of birth, (5) passport number and country that issued your passport, (6) country of origin, and (7) whether or not you are attending the conference as a speaker or as an attendee. You will receive your letter of invitation in PDF format from the ION® within one week of your request on Institute of Navigation letterhead. The letter will be e-mailed to the e-mail address you have provided.

September 17, 2004 15:48 ET