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2003 National Technical Meeting - Paradise Pier Hotel - Anaheim, CA - January 22-24, 2003

Technical Sessions

Wednesday
Morning

9:30 a.m. - noon
Wednesday
Afternoon

2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday
Morning

8:30 a.m. - noon
Thursday
Afternoon

2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
Morning

8:30 a.m. - noon
Friday
Afternoon

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Plenary Session

A1. Algorithms and Methods 1

B1. Algorithms and Methods 2

C1. Multi-sensor Integrated Navigation Systems 1

D1. Multi-sensor Integrated Navigation Systems 2
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
E1. Receiver & Antenna Technology
Tea Room
10 a.m.
Spouses Coffee

A2. Augmentation Systems: Aviation 1

B2. Augmentation Systems: Aviation 2

C2. Modernization: GPS & Galileo 1

D2. Modernization: GPS & Galileo 2

E2. Atmospheric Effects
  2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A3. Space Applications
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
A4. Interference and Spectrum Management

B3. Carrier Phase Based Positioning

C3. Augmentation Systems: Land & Marine

D3. Innovative Applications

 
Lunch Is On Your Own Pacific Ballroom
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meet and Greet Social
Crystal Room
noon - 1 p.m.
ION Luncheon
  Crystal Room
noon - 1 p.m.
ION Luncheon
 

Click on underlined paper titles to view abstracts

Wednesday Morning, January 22

 Plenary Session
 9:30 - noon, Pacific Ballroom

Welcome and Introductions
ION President
Dr. Rudy Kalafus
Trimble Navigation, Ltd.

ION General Chair
Mr. Jay Spalding
USCG R&D Center

Program Chair
Dr. Todd Walter
Stanford University

  Plenary Presentations:

  • GPS Modernization: Plans vs. Needs: Dr. Bradford Parkinson, Stanford University
  • WAAS and LAAS: Charles Keegan, Associate Administrator for Research and Acquisitions, FAA (inivited)
  • EGNOS: Dr. Javier Ventura-Traveset, European Space Agency, France
  • Interference: Sally Frodge, OST, Department of Transportation

 Lunch is on your own

Wednesday Afternoon, January 22

  Session A1: Algorithms and Methods 1
  2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Bill Michalson
Worcester Polytechnic Institute


Co-chair
Dr. Konstantin Gromov
Caltech JPL

1. Modeling Inertial Sensor Errors Using Autoregressive Models: S. Nassar, A. Noureldin, N. El-Sheimy, K.P. Schwarz, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. Comparison of Solution via Convolution Integral with Solution via Covariance Matrix for INS Position and Velocity Errors Due to Deflections of Vertical:
3. Application of Modified RAIM GPS+GLONASS for Accuracy Improvement: V.V. Malyshev, V.V. Kurshin
4. An Efficient Computational Method for Horizontal/Vertical Exclusion Level as Part of Fault Detection and Exclusion Implementation: L. Lupash, Trimble Navigation, Ltd.
5. Efficient Attitude Determination Algorithm Using Geometrical Concept: SNUGLAD: C. Kee, J. Jang, Y. Sohn, Seoul National University, South Korea
6. The Development of an Alignment Process to be Used on the Flight Tests Campaign of a GPS Attitude Determination System: N.P. Oliveira Leite, Instituto de Aeronautica e Espaco, Brazil; F. Walter, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica

  Session A2: Augmentation Systems: Aviation 1
  2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Javier Ventura-Traveset
European Space Agency, France


Co-chair
Mr. Stephen Peck
Raytheon

1. Observed WAAS Performance During the 60 Day Test: T. McHugh, W. Wanner, Y.K. Vu, F. Lorge, Federal Aviation Administration; D. Nelthropp, Titan Systems Corp.
2. WAAS Error Bounding During Ionospheric Storms: T.R. Schempp, L.J. Trautman, Raytheon
3. Integrity Lessons from the WAAS Integrity Performance Panel (WIPP): T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University; B. DeCleene, Federal Aviation Administration
4. Possible WAAS Reference Station Locations in Alaska to Increase LPV Availability: E. Carolipio, H. Go, H. Wan, Raytheon Company
5. Evaluating Candidate Algorithm and Architecture Improvements for the Next Phase of WAAS: C. Griffith, H. Wan, H. Go, E. Carolipio, Raytheon Company
6. Techniques for Graceful Reversion from Dual to Single Frequency WAAS: S.S. Jan, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University

Alternate
1. A Dedicated Small Satellite Approach to SBAS: J. Paffett, E. Rooney, M. Unwin, University of Surrey, UK

  Session A3: Space Applications
  2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Willy Bertiger
Jet Propulsion Laboratory

1. Joint Global Positioning System Combat Effectiveness (JGPSCE) Joint Test and Evaluation (JT&E): J. Waitkus, US Air Force
2. On-Orbit Validation of GPS IIR Autonomous Navigation: J.A. Rajan, M. Orr, P. Wang, ITT Industries
3. Modeling an Off-Nominal Launch Vehicle Trajectory for Range Safety Link Analysis: J.C. Chen, C. Wang, D. Taggart, E. Ditata, Aerospace Corporation

  Session A4: Interference and Spectrum Management
  4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Ms. Sally Frodge
U.S. Department of Transportation


Co-chair
Ms. Ming Luo
Stanford University

1. Effects of Ultra-Wideband Interference on FAA Aeronautical Systems Below 1 GHz: R. Frazier, Federal Aviation Administration; R.J. Kelly, Kelly Systems Engineering; E.F.C. LaBerge, O. Nyhus, Honeywell; T. Skidmore, Ohio University
2. RFI Validation Testing for LAAS Using the Stanford Integrity Monitor Testbed: M. Luo, G. Elkaim, D. Akos, S. Pullen, P. Enge, Stanford University
3. Radio Requirements in a World-Phone Embedded GPS Receiver:

Alternate
1. Spectrum Crossroads: Whose Vision Will Dominate the Future?: S. Frodge, U.S. Department of Transportation

Thursday Morning, January 23

  Session B1: Algorithms and Methods 2
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Bill Michalson
Worcester Polytechnic Institute


Co-chair
Dr. Konstantin Gromov
Caltech JPL

1. A New Approach to GPS Phase Multipath Mitigation: D. Betaille, LCPC/UCL, UK; J. Maenpa, H.J. Euler, Leica Geosystems, Switzerland; P. Cross, UCL, UK
2. An Estimation Algorithm for Precision GPS Signal Monitoring: P.D. Groves, I.J. Richards, P. Briggs, QinetiQ, UK
3. Precise Velocity Estimation Using a Stand-Alone GPS Receiver: F. van Graas, A. Soloviev, Ohio University
4. An OFDM Indoor Geolocation System: I.F. Progri, W.R. Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
5. A Multiple Hypothesis Wald Sequential Probability Ratio Test for Integer Ambigutiy Resolution: M.F. Abdel-Hafez, J.L. Speyer, W.R. Williamson, University of California, Los Angeles; Y.J. Lee, Konkuk University, Korea
6. Receiver Unbounding Threat from Troposphere Uncertainty Estimation and Linearization Error: M.W. Biggs, T.L McKendree, Raytheon

  Session B2: Augmentation Systems: Aviation 2
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Pratap Misra
MIT Lincoln Laboratory


Co-chair
Mr. Ted Urda
FAA/AND-730

1. Development of GRAS Cockpit Displays for Advanced Approach and Landing Procedures: W.S. Ely, Airservices Australia
2. FAA Loran-C Propagation Studies: R. Hartnett, US Coast Guard Academy; G. Johnson, JJMA, Inc.; P. Swaszek, University of Rhode Island; M.J. Narins, Federal Aviation Administration
3. Experimental GBAS Performance at the Approach Phase: S. Saitoh, S. Fukushima, T. Yoshihara, N. Fujii, Electronic Navigation Research Institute, Japan
4. A Method for LAAS Ho Overbounding Using a Position Domain Monitor: R. Braff, The MITRE Corporation
5. Analysis of Vertical Alert Limit for LAAS CAT III Autoland: C. Shively, MITRE/CAASD
6. Loran Fault Tree Analysis for Aviation: S. Lo, T. Walter, L. Boyce, P. Enge, Stanford University; B. Peterson, Peterson Integrated Geopositioning; K. Carroll, USCGA LSU; B. Wenzel, BAH

  Session B3: Carrier Phase Based Positioning
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Stewart Cobb
IntegriNautics


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

1. Real-Time Kinematic Positioning Based on Un-Differenced Carrier Phase Data Processing: Y. Gao, K. Chen, University of Calgary, Canada
2. Troposphere Delay Free Ambiguity Resolution Approach in the VRS Correction Generation: K. Taniura, S. Takahashi, K. Fuse, H. Nagashima, Sokkia Co. Ltd., Japan
3. The Use of Standardized Network RTK Messages in Rover Applications for Surveying: H.J. Euler, B.E. Zebhauser, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland
4. Tightly-Coupled IMU/GPS Carrier-Phase Navigation System: J.F.M. Lorga, Q.P. Chu, J.A. Mulder, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
5. Radar Altimeter Calibration of the Envisat Satellite: An Autonomous System of High-Precision for Instantaneous Sea Surface Height Determination: T. Schueler, B. Zimmermann, G.W. Hein, University FAF Munich, Institute of Geodesy and Navigation, Germany
6. Artificial Intelligence for Optimizing the GNSS Carrier Phase-Based Positioning: H.A. Saleh, IRIDIA, Universit‚ Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

Alternate
1. Fast Ambiguity Resolution in RTK-GPS Positioning for Marine Navigation: F. Wu, N. Kubo, A. Yasuda, Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine, Japan

Thursday Afternoon, January 23

  Session C1: Multi-Sensor Integrated Navigation Systems 1
  2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Mr. Frank Allen
Naval Air Warfare Center


Co-chair
Mr. Phil Bruner
Northrup Grumman

1. Analysis of Coast Times Upon Loss of GPS Signals for Integrated GPS/Inertial Systems: Y.C. Lee, S. Ericson, MITRE/CAASD
2. Adaptive Tightly-Coupled, a Low-Cost Alternative Anti-Jam INS/GPS Integration Technique: P.D. Groves, D.C. Long, QinetiQ, UK
3. Airborne Autonomous Fault Detection for Shipboard Landing Navigation Using Carrier Phase DGPS: M.B. Heo, B. Pervan, Illinois Institute of Technology; S. Pullen, J. Gautier, P. Enge, Stanford University; D. Gebre-Egziabher, University of Minnesota
4. Quantifying Improvements from the Integration of GPS and a Tactical Grade INS in High Accuracy Navigation Applications: M.G. Petovello, M.E. Cannon, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada
5. MEMS Inertial on an RTK GPS Receiver: Integration Options and Test Results: T. Ford, J. Hamilton, M. Bobye, NovAtel Inc.; J. Morrison, B. Kolak, Honeywell Inc.
6. F-22 Global Inertial Navigation System (GINS): D. Craig, D. Stutz, R. Lawrence, R. Sturdevant, 746 TS/TGGAA, Holloman AFB; J. Thomas, ASC/YFA, Wright-Patterson AFB; W. Powell, Lockheed Martin

Alternate
1. U.S. Coast Guard Integrated Navigation Systems: G.C. Hernandez, United States Coast Guard; J.F. Ryan, The Skip'r, LLC

  Session C2: Modernization: GPS & Galileo 1
  2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Mr. Thomas Nagle
FAA/US DOT


Co-chair
Prof. Guenter Hein
University FAF Munich

1. GPS IIR-M: Modernizing the Signal-in-Space: J.A. Rajan, J.A. Tracy, ITT Industries, NJ Technology Center
2. GPS Constellation Transition to Three Planes and Drifting Ground Tracks: J.H. Drake, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
3. GPS III: Objectives and Requirements: J.S. Fedor, S. Lazar, The Aerospace Corporation
4. GPS III URA and URRA Information for Optimal User Performance: R. DiEsposti, J. DiLellio, D. Galvin, C. Kelley, J.M. Shi, The Boeing Company
5. GPS III Architecture Evaluations Based on Algorithmic Service Volume Model: K. Johnson, D. Diefes, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
6. Performance Evaluations of the New GPS L5 and L2 Civil (L2C) Signals: M. Tran, C. Hegarty, The MITRE Corporation

Alternates
1. The Development of New Range Rate Accuracy and Range Acceleration Accuracy Values for the GPS Signal-in-Space (SIS): R. Buckner, USAF (GPS JPO); K. Kovach, ARINC
2. GNSS II: Imperative for Galileo-GPS Rationalization and Harmonization: R. Skinner, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

  Session C3: Augmentation Systems: Land & Marine
  2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Mr. Sunil Bisnath
University of Southern Mississippi


Co-chair
Dr. Ben Peterson
Peterson Integrated Geopositioning

1. Nationwide DGPS: 2003 and Beyond: D.B. Wolfe, C.L. Judy, A.B. Kritz, J.A. Chop, M.W. Parsons, United States Coast Guard
2. Demonstration of Decimeter-Level Real-Time Positioning of an Airborne Platform: M. Armatys, R.J. Muellerschoen, Y. Bar-Sever, R. Meyer, JPL
3. A Global High-Accuracy Differential GPS System: R. Hatch, T. Sharpe, P. Galyean, NavCom Technology, Inc.
4. Loran Modernization - The Roadmap to the Future: G.K. Weeks, Jr., K.M. Carroll, United States Coast Guard
5. AIS - The Cornerstone of National Security?: J.A. Creech, United States Coast Guard (Retired), Meteor Communications Corporation; J. Ryan, USMM, The Skip'r, LLC
6. Dynamic Evaluation of High Accuracy Differential GPS: M. Sergi, B. Newstrom, A. Gorjestani, C. Shankwitz, M. Donath, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Alternate
1. On How to Cope with Changing Standard Documents for Surveying Type Applications: H.J. Euler, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland

Friday Morning, January 24

  Session D1: Multi-Sensor Integrated Navigation Systems 2
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


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


Co-chair
Dr. Young Lee
MITRE/CAASD

1. Navigating the Ground from Air: Active Monitoring with GPS/INS Geo-Referenced LiDAR: A. Mohamed, Alberta Research Council, Canada
2. Review of Potential Applications of Low-Cost GPS/INS for General Aviation: A. Soloviev, F. van Graas, Ohio University
3. Performance Analysis and Estimator Architectures for Inertially-Aided GPS Carrier and Code Tracking Loops: S. Alban, D. Akos, S. Rock, Stanford University; D. Gebre-Egziabher, University of Minnesota
4. Innovative Approach to Local Area Precise Positioning Using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum: D.W.A. Taylor, P.N. Johnson, ENSCO, Inc.
5. Assessment of Various Integrated Navigation Systems for Public Transportation: A. El-Rabbany, M. Abd El-Gelil, Ryerson University, Canada
6. Adaptive Noise Reduction Model for MEMS-Based Inertial Sensors: A. El-Rabbany, M. El-Diasty, Ryerson University, Canada

Alternate
1. Thermal and Noise Characteristics of MEMS Sensors: W. Abdel-Hamid, N. El-Sheimy, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary, Canada

  Session D2: Modernization: GPS & Galileo 2
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Changdon Kee
Seoul National University, South Korea

1. A Comparison of the Loss of Lock Threshold of BOC and NRZ Signals for First Order Code Tracking Loops: J.K. Holmes, S. Raghavan, The Aerospace Corporation
2. Assessment of GEO Augmentation Concepts for GPS III Constellations: R. Clark, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
3. Objectives of the Emerging WAAS L5 ICD and Goals of the Corresponding WAAS L5 Signal: T.L McKendree, Raytheon
4. Lessons Learned in the Certification of Integrity for a Satellite-Based Navigation System: G.T. Watt, R.M. Fries, H.L. Habereder, D.R. Heine, T.L. McKendree, Raytheon Co.
5. Defining the Elements of a GPS Monitoring Service: J.W. Lavrakas, J. Broomfield, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc.
6. GPS Integrity Failure Modes and Effects Analysis: K. Van Dyke, J. Kraemer, DOT/Volpe Center; K. Kovach, ARINC; J. Lavrakas, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc.; J.P. Fernow, MITRE CAASD; J. Reese, GPS JPO; N. Attallah, B. Baevitz, SAIC

  Session D3: Innovative Applications
  8:30 a.m. - noon, Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Dr. Chris Bartone
Ohio University


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

1. A Novel Method for INS/DGPS Integration Utilizing Wavelet Multi-Resolution Analysis: A. Osman, A. Noureldin, S. Nassar, N. El-Sheimy, The University of Calgary, Canada
2. GNSS Laboratory: Using the GPS as an Interdisciplinary Laboratory on Theory of Telecommunications: D.R. Mendez Castillo, F. Walter, K.T. Fitzgibbon, Escuela Polit‚cnica del Ej‚rcito, Ecuador
3. Virtual Instrumentation-based System in a Real-Time Telemetry of GPS/GIS: C.Y. King, C.H. Chang
4. Centralized Remote Access Mapping Database Server: W.J. Altice, Z. Yang, R.P. Cooke, WR Systems
5. A Location Based Encryption Technique and Some of Its Applications: L. Scott, LS Consulting and GeoCodex, LLC; D.E. Denning, Georgetown University and GeoCodex, LLC
6. Space Overlay for Homeland Security Communications and Navigation: L. Jocic, R. Buenneke, The Aerospace Corporation; R. Ewart, G. Dildy, D. Ballinger, M. Hobson, Space and Missile Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Air Force Space Command

Friday Afternoon, January 24

  Session E1: Receiver and Antenna Technology
  1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Mr. Greg Turetzky
SiRF Technologies

Co-chair
Mr. Phil Stuehler
Radix Technologies Inc.

1. G-STAR(TM), Lockheed Martin's Advanced GPS AJ Technology: B. Haefner, J. Naylor, S. Sorber, Lockheed Martin Systems Integration
2. Status of Integrated GPS/Loran Prototype System for FAA Flight Trials: G.L. Roth, Locus Inc.; P.Y. Hwang, J.H. Doty, Rockwell Collins Inc.; M.J. Narins, Federal Aviation Administration
3. Loran Aviation Receiver and RF Simulator Development: B. Peterson, K. Dykstra, Peterson Integrated Positioning
4. LAAS Reference Antennas - Circular Polarization Mitigates Multipath Effects: A.R. Lopez, ARL Associates
5. Characterization and Performance of a Wideband Airport Pseudolite Multipath Limiting Antenna for the Local Area Augmentation System: J. Dickman, C. Bartone, Ohio University; B. Thornburg, dB Systems Inc
6. Flight Trials of a Novel Dual-Patch Anti-Jam GPS Antenna: F.N. Bauregger, T. Walter, D. Akos, P. Enge, Stanford University

Alternates
1. A 12-Channel Real-Time GPS Software Receiver: B.M. Ledvina, M.L. Psiaki, S. Powell, P.M. Kintner, Jr., Cornell University
2. GPS Receiver Calibration for Precise Time Transfer: M. Miranian, D. Matsakis, E. Powers, U.S. Naval Observatory

  Session E2: Atmospheric Effects
  1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Pacific Ballroom


Co-chair
Ms. Patricia Doherty
Boston College-Institue for Scientific Research


Co-chair
Dr. Larry Sparks
JPL

1. Monitoring Space Weather with GPS Mapping Techniques: A. Coster, MIT Lincoln Laboratory; J. Foster, P. Erickson, MIT Haystack Observatory; B. Sandel, University of Arizona; F. Rich, AFRL
2. 4-D Modeling of Water Vapour Using a Regional GPS Network: S. Skone, S.M. Shrestha, The University of Calgary, Canada
3. Tropospheric Delay Modelling for the European Space Agency's Galileo Testbed: Methods of Improvement and Results: T. Schueler, A. Posfay, E. Krueger, G.W. Hein, University FAF Munich, Institute of Geodesy and Navigation, Germany
4. Ionospheric Effect in Instantaneous Positioning: M. Gende, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina and Abdus Salam ICTP, Italy; S.M. Radicella, B. Nava, Abdus Salam ICTP, Italy; C. Brunini, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina
5. Preliminary Evaluation of the Effects of Scintillation on L5 GPS Receivers Using a Frequency Domain Scintillation Model and Simulated and Analytical Receiver Models: T. Kim, R.S. Conker, M.B. El-Arini, S.D. Ericson, C.J. Hegarty, M. Tran, CAASD/The MITRE Corporation
6. Adapting Kriging to the WAAS MOPS Ionosphere Grid: J. Blanch, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University

Alternates
1. Measurement Noise Versus Process Noise in Ionosphere Estimation for WAAS: J. Blanch, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University
2. The Dependence of WAAS Ionospheric Error Bounds upon the Spatial Distribution of GPS Measurements: L. Sparks, A. Komjathy, A.J. Mannucci, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology


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Conference Events
Wednesday, January 22
SPOUSES COFFEE HOUR
10 a.m., Tea Room, 2nd Floor

The hotel concierge will be on site to advise you of local attractions. Take this opportunity to meet up with former touring companions and develop new friendships.
Thursday, January 23
ION LUNCHEON
noon - 1 p.m., Garden Pavillion

(Crystal Room in event of inclement weather)

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Monday, January 22
MEET & GREET SOCIAL
7 - 9 p.m., Pacific Ballroom

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Friday, January 24
ION LUNCHEON
noon - 1 p.m., Garden Pavillion

(Crystal Room in event of inclement weather)

This event is included in a full registration. Tickets for partial registrants and guests are $45 each and can be purchased using the registration form at the back.

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Transportation

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January 13, 2003 13:55 ET