ION GNSS 2008 Best Presentation Awards

FOUO Session: Military GPS & GPS-INS Integration 1
Phase Center & Group Delay Effects in the F-35 JSF GPS CRPA: J. Maenpa, J. Fleming, Raytheon - Space and Airborne Systems

FOUO Session: Military GPS & GPS-INS Integration 2
Towards Real-Time, High-Accuracy Military GPS Positioning: A.G. Evans, J.P. Cunningham, A.W. Sutter, NSWCDD; O.L. Colombo, GEST/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Session A1: GNSS-Inertial Navigation Systems 1
Novel Positioning Algorithms for RFID Assisted 2D MEMS INS Systems
M. Zhu, School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT University, Australia

Session B1: Integrity Multi-constellation RAIM
Influence of GNSS Integrity Monitoring on Single and Multiple Fault Event Probabilities: J. Rife, Tufts University

Session C1: GNSS Receiver Algorithms
HOTSTART EVERY TIME - Compute the Ephemeris on the Mobile: P.G. Mattos, ST Microelectronics R&D Ltd., UK 

Session D1: Atmospheric Effects on GNSS 1
Evaluating GPS Receiver Robustness to Ionospheric Scintillation: J.C. Hinks, Cornell University; T.E. Humphreys, Coherent Navigation; B. O'Hanlon, M.L. Psiaki, P.M. Kintner, Jr., Cornell University 

Session F1: Network-Based RTK
Precise Point Positioning with Ambiguity Resolution in Real-Time: L. Mervart, Z. Lukes, C. Rocken, T. Iwabuchi, GPS Solutions Inc.

Session A2a: Multi-sensor Navigation, Guidance and Control Systems
Vehicle Dynamic Model-aided Inertial Navigation System for Micro Aerial Vehicle Application: D. Gebre-Egziabher, N. Dadkhah, B. Mettler, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Session A2b: Timing and Scientific Applications
A Picosecond Accuracy Timing System Based on L1-only GNSS Receivers for a Large Aperture Array Radar: G. Stenberg, T. Lindgren, J. Johansson, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

Session C2: Multipath
Demonstration of Synthetic Phased Array Antenna for Carrier/Code Multipath Mitigation: T. Pany, B. Eissfeller, University FAF Munich, Germany

Session D2: Space and Satellite Applications
A Demonstration of L2C Tracking from Space for Atmospheric Occultations: T.K. Meehan, C. Ao, B. Iijima, D. Robison, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; D. Hunt, C. Rocken, B. Schreiner, S. Sokolovskiy, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research   

Session E2:  Novel Applications
Mitigating Geomagnetic Noise in Airborne Magnetic Surveys using GPS: S. Skone, University of Calgary, Canada 

Session F2: Galileo Signal Structure, GPS/Galileo Interoperability
Revised PRN Code Structures for Galileo E1OS - Interplex Optimization and a New Analytically Derived Code Family: S. Wallner, J.A. Avila-Rodriguez, G.W. Hein, J-L. Issler, University FAF Munich, Germany  

Session B3a: Aviation Applications
Performance of a Tightly Coupled GPS/INS Navigation System for Aviation Application under Ionospheric Scintillation: T-Y. Chiou, J. Seo, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University

Session B3b: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Applications
Estimation of Small UAS Angle of Attack and Angle of Sideslip Under High Dynamics: J. Perry, A.H. Mohamed, University of Florida 

Session C3: New Products Announcements
Smart Positioning with Fastrax's Software GPS Receiver Solution: S. Soderholm, T. Jokitalo, K. Kaisti, H. Kuusniemi, H. Naukkarinen, Fastrax, Finland

Session D3: Algorithms and Methods 1  
New Approach for Integer Ambiguity Resolution using Interval Analysis: E. van Kampen, E. de Weerdt, Q.P. Chu, J.A. Mulder, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Session E3: Land Applications 
GNSS Aided In Situ Human Lower Limb Kinematics During Running: S.P. Kwakkel, G. Lachapelle, M.E. Cannon, University of Calgary, Canada 

Session F3: Galileo & GPS/Galileo Reference & User Receiver
Performance of an L1/E5 GNSS Receiver using a Direct Conversion Front-End Architecture: R.M. Weiler, Surrey Space Centre, UK; P. Blunt, QinetiQ Ltd., UK; P. Jales, Surrey Space Centre, UK; M. Unwin, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., UK; S. Hodgart, Surrey Space Centre, UK

Session A4: Algorithms for Multi-sensor Fusion
Performance of a Low-cost Real-time Navigation System using Single-frequency GNSS Measurements Combined with Wheel-tick Data: Ch. Hollenstein, E. Favey, Ch. Schmid, A. Somieski, D. Ammann, u-blox AG, Switzerland

Session B4: GPS & GLONASS Modernization, QZSS, and Other GNSS 1
Performance Evaluation of L2C Data/Pilot Combined Carrier Tracking: K. Muthuraman, University of Calgary, Canada; R. Klukas, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Canada; G. Lachapelle, University of Calgary, Canada

Session C4: Indoor Positioning
Comparison of Assisted and Stand-Alone Methods for Increasing Coherent Integration Time for Weak GPS Signal Tracking: P.L. Kazemi, C. O'Driscoll, University of Calgary, Canada

Session D4: Algorithms and Methods 2
Determination of Minimum Data Required to Achieve Desired Location Performance: S.M. Deshpande, M. Chansarkar, M. Chowdhary, SiRF Technology, Inc.

Session E4: GNSS Space Based Augmentation Systems
Clock-and-Ephemeris Integrity Algorithms and Messages for a Dual Frequency SBAS: J. Blanch, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University

Session A5: GNSS-Inertial Navigation Systems 2
Improvement of GNSS Signal Acquisition Using Low-Cost Inertial Sensors: D. Kubrak, M. Monnerat, Thales Alenia Space, France; G. Artaud, L. Ries, CNES, France 

Session B5: GPS & GLONASS Modernization, QZSS, and Other GNSS 2
Design of a Regional Navigation Satellite System Constellation Using Genetic Algorithms: H.I. Ozdemir, TUAF; J.F. Raquet, G.B. Lamont, Air Force Institute of Technology   

Session C5: Software Receivers (GNSS)
4. Performance Analysis of a Dual-Frequency Reconfigurable L1/L5 GNSS Receiver Subject to DME/TACAN Interference: S. Ramakrishnan, G.X. Gao, D. De Lorenzo, T. Walter, Stanford University; D. Akos, Stanford University/University of Colorado at Boulder; P. Enge, Stanford University 

Session D5: Atmospheric Effects on GNSS 2
Investigation of Scintillation Characteristics for High Latitude Phenomena: S. Skone, R. Tiwari, F. Ghafoori, University of Calgary, Canada  

Session E5a: GNSS Civil Interference and Spectrum Aspects  
The L5 Demo Payload on GPS Mission IIR-20: T.D. Powell, C.E. Edgar, H. Ozisik, The Aerospace Corporation; M. McFadden, D. Reigh, R. Spieth, Lockheed Martin; J. Irvine, G. Vautin, ITT Space Systems Division   

Session E5b: Marine Applications
A Feasibility Study on L1/L2C Software RSIM for Maritime DGPS: S.H. Park, D.J. Cho, K.Y. Seo, S.H. Suh, Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute, South Korea 

Session F5: Galileo System Design and Services
Galileo System Performance for Different Users and Constellations: V. Oehler, J.M. Krueger, H.L. Trautenberg, J. Daubrawa, EADS Astrium GmbH, Germany 

Session A6: Alternatives and Backups to GNSS
Development and Flight Test of a Robust Optical-Inertial Navigation System Using Low-Cost Sensors: M.B. Nielsen, J.F. Raquet, M. Veth, M. Pachter, Air Force Institute of Technology

Session B6: Modeling and Simulation
Dilution of Precision Factor in Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue Systems: R. Paiement, M. Caron, X. Tang, Communications Research Centre Canada

Session C6: GNSS Antenna and Radio Technology
Optimum Adaptive Filtering for GNSS Antenna Arrays: A.J. O'Brien, I.J. Gupta, The Ohio State University

Session D6: Multiple-Frequency GNSS Algorithms
GPS+GLONASS RTK: Making the Choice Between Civilian and Military L2 GLONASS: F. Boon, J-M. Sleewaegen, A. Simsky, W. De Wilde, Septentrio Satellite Navigation, Belgium 

Session E6: GNSS Ground Based Augmentation Systems
Trimble's Marine Reference Station Modernization: K.E. Ferguson, M.K. Albright, M. Brand, Trimble Navigation, Ltd., Germany 

Session F6: Surveying and Geodesy
Multiple UWB Range Assisted GPS RTK in Hostile Environments: G. MacGougan, K. O'Keefe, D.S. Chiu, University of Calgary, Canada