ION GPS/GNSS 2003 Best Presentation Award Winners

Session A1: Marine Applications and Tools
Experimental Verification of Internet-Based Global Differential GPS: M. O. Kechine, C.C.J.M. Tiberius, H. van der Marel, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Session B1: Receiver Technology 1
A Prototyping Platform for Multifrequency GNSS Receivers: D. Akos, Stanford University; J. Thor, Lulea University, Sweden

Session C1: Land Applications 1
Evaluation of Positioning Service Level for Intelligent Transportation Systems in Urban Area Using A Simulation Tool: Y. Suh, Y. Konish, T. Hakamata, R. Shibasaki, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Session D1: Atmospheric Effects 1
Statistical Analysis of GPS Ionospheric Scintillation and Short-Time TEC Variations Over Northern Europe: F.S. Rodrigues, M.H.O. Aquino, A. Dodson, T. Moore, S. Waugh, IESSG, The University of Nottingham, U.K.

Session E1: GNSS Status, Operation and Control and Spectrum Management
Assessment of the Proposed GPS 27-Satellite Constellation: P. Massatt, F. Fritzen, The Aerospace Corporation; M. Perz, GPS Joint Program Office/GPE

Session F1: Integrated Navigation Systems 1
Improving INS/GPS Positioning Accuracy During GPS Outages Using Fuzzy Logic: M.M.R. Taha, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Canada; A. Noureldin, Royal Military College of Canada; N. El-Sheimy, The University of Calgary, Canada (All: Multi-sensor Research Group, The University of Calgary, Canada)

Session A2a: Galileo Status, Plans, Legal and Finance
Building an Optimum Public-Private Partnership for Galileo: R. Peckham, J. Gallimore, EADS Astrium Ltd., U.K.

Session Ab2: Galileo and Multi-System Local Component Applications, Services, and Technologies
Upgrade an Indoor Positioning System Using a Standard GPS Receiver: J. Caratori, GET/INT Evry & IUT Cachan, France; M. Francois, GET/INT,Evry, France

Session B2: Receiver Technology 2
Solutions to the Cross-Correlation and Oscillator Stability Problems for Indoor C/A Code GPS: P.G. Mattos, STMicroelectronics, U.K.

Session C2: Land Applications 2
The Use of Ground-Based Laser Scanners, GPS and Digital Cameras to Rapidly Create 3D Virtual Models: X. Xu, C. Aiken, Center for Lithospheric Studies, University of Texas at Dallas; B. Neubert, RealEarthModels LLC

Session D2: Algorithms and Methods 1
A Simple RAIM and Fault Isolation Scheme: R. Hatch, T. Sharpe, Y. Yang, NavCom Technology, Inc.

Session E2: Aviation Applications 1
GPS Align in Motion of Civilian Strapdown INS: D. Weed, J. Broderick, J. Love, T. Ryno, Honeywell Commercial Aviation Products

Session F2: Integrated Navigation Systems 2
Integrated GPS/Loran Receiver for ASF Propagation Studies: R. Hartnett USCG Academy; P. Swaszek, University of Rhode Island; G. Johnson, John J. McMullen Associates, Inc.

Session A3: Galileo System Design
Land Mobile Satellite Navigation-Characteristics of the Multi-path Channel: A. Steingass, A. Lehner, German Aerospace Center, Germany

Session B3: Military Applications
Targeting Applications Relevant to the Military GPS Handhelds: J.T. Kelly, Rockwell Collins, Inc.

Session C3: Location-Based Services and Indoor Positioning 1
HSGPS Signal Analysis and Performance Under Various Indoor Conditions: G. Lachapelle, H. Kuusniemi, D.T.H. Dao, G. MacGougan, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary, Canada

Session D3: Algorithms and Methods 2
A General Concept and Algorithm of Projected DGPS for High Accuracy DGPS Based Systems: Y. Zhang, C. Bartone, Ohio University Avionics Engineering Center

Session E3: Aviation Applications 2
Technology to Evaluate eLoran Performance: B. Peterson, K. Dykstra, Peterson Integrated Geopositioning, LLC.; K. Carroll, U.S. Coast Guard Loran Support Unit; M. Narins, Federal Aviation Administration

Session F3: Network-Based Techniques for RTK
Applicability of Standardized Network RTK Messages for Surveying Rovers: H.J. Euler, B. Zebhauser, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland

Session A4: GNSS System Performance Validation, Modeling and Testing 1
Signal Generation, Verification, and Interaction Analysis of Legacy and Modernized GNSS Systems: B. Goodrich, B. Gonzales, L.H. Hughes, R. Weaver, B. Deary, ARINC

Session B4: GPS Modernization
GPS Accuracy Versus Number of NIMA Stations: C.H. Yinger, W.A. Feess, V. Nuth, R.N. Haddad, The Aerospace Corporation

Session C4: Location-Based Services and Indoor Positioning 2
Commitment to Design for a Safety-Critical Function Reliable GPS Antenna Technology for E-911 in Handsets: A. Wingfield, O. Leisten, Sarantel Limited, U.K.

Session D4: Atmospheric Effects 2
4-D Troposphere Modeling Using a Regional GPS Network in Southern Alberta: N. Nicholson, V. Hoyle, S. Skone, M.E. Cannon, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada

Session E4: Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 1
System Concept of the Honeywell LAAS Ground Facility: R. Hartman, R. Stangeland, M.
Ahlbrencht, Honeywell Commercial Aviation products

Session F4: Antenna Technology
A Dual-Band Reduced-Surface-Wave GPS Microstrip Antenna with Low Susceptibility to Multipath Interference: L.I. Basilio, R.L. Chen, J.T. Williams, D.R. Jackson, Applied Electromagnetics Laboratory, University of Houston

Session A5: Receivers and Applications for Galileo and Combined Galileo and GPS
A Comparison of "Direct RF Sampling" and "Downconvert & Sampling" GNSS Receiver Architectures: M.L. Psiaki, Cornell University; D. Akos, Stanford University; J. Thor Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

Session B5: Unintentional Interference and Jamming
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) as an Interference Assessment Tool: F. Bastide, C. Macabiau, ENAC/STNA, France; D.M. Akos, Stanford University; B. Roturier, STNA, France

Session C5: Carrier Phase-Based Positioning 1
Synergy of CP-DGPS, Accelerometry and Magnetic Sensors for Precise Trajectography in Ski Racing: J. Skaloud, P. Limpach, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Session D5: Space Applications
Autonomous Formation Flying RF Ranging Subsystem: A. Garcia-Rodriguez, European Space Agency, The Netherlands; C. Bourga, C. Mehlen, Alcatel Space Industries, France; P. Colmenarejo, GMV, S.A. Spain

Session E5: Ground-Based Augmentation Systems 2
CUSUM-Based Real-Time Risk Metrics for Augmented GPS and GNSS: S. Pullen, J. Lee, G. Xie, P. Enge, Stanford University

Session F5a: GPS In Safety and Security Applications
GPS-Based Bistatic Radar for Terrain Awareness-Methods and Preliminary Results: P. Sturtevant, D. Masters, P. Axelrad, University of Colorado; S.J. Katzberg, NASA Langley Research Center

Session F5b: Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
Development of the PLS Tactically Deployable Dual-Thread Landing System: D. King, J. Wright, J. Hansen, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Session A6: GNSS System Performance Validation, Modeling and Testing 2
New Empirically-Derived Solar Radiation Pressure Model for GPS Satellites: Yoaz Bar-Sever, D. Kuang, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

Session B6: Receiver Technology 3
Deeply Integrated Code Tracking: Comparative Performance Analysis: D.E. Gustafson, J.R. Dowdle, Draper Laboratory

Session C6: Carrier-Phase-Based Positioning 2
Strategy of Reliable Ambiguity Resolution for Static and Kinematic Applications: H. Kotthoff, C. Hilker, C. Ziegler, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland

Session D6: Scientific/Timing Applications
GPS Block IIR Non-Conservative Force Modeling: Computation and Implications: M. Ziebart, S. Adhya, P. Cross, University College London, U.K.

Session E6: Space-Based Augmentation Systems
On the Ionospheric Impact of Recent Storm Events on Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems in Middle and Low-Latitude Sectors: A. Komjathy, L. Sparks, T. Mannucci, X. Pi, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

Session F6: Inertial Navigation Systems
Inertial Sensors Errors Modeling Using Allan Variance: H. Hou, N. El-Sheimy, The University of Calgary, Canada