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ION Proceedings


ION 58th Annual Meeting / CIGTF 21st Guidance Test Symposium


June 24-26, 2002
Hyatt Regency Hotel - Albuquerque, New Mexico

TABLE OF CONTENTS


PLENARY SESSION
GPS Modernization
Col. Douglas Loverro, USAF GPS JPO, 1
GPS in a Combat Environment
Col. James R. Greenlee, USAF JGPSCE Joint Test Force, 24
The European Galileo System: An American Perspective
Mr. Keith D. McDonald, NavTech Consulting, 30

SESSION A1: INERTIAL SENSORS AND CLOCKS
Juggling Fountain Clocks and Cold Atom Scattering
C. Fertig, J. Irfon Rees, R. Li, K. Gibble, The Pennsylvania State University; J. Prestage, W. Klipstein, D. Seidel, R. Thompson, California Institute of Technology, 51
Timekeeping at the U.S. Naval Observatory
D. Matsakis, U.S. Naval Observatory, 56
Improving the Performance of Alignment Processes of Inertial Measurement Units Utilizing Adaptive Pre-Filtering Methodology
A. Noureldin, E-H. Shin, N. El-Sheimy, University of Calgary, Canada, 63
Clock Behavior and the Search for an Underlying Mechanism for Relativistic Phenomena
R. R. Hatch, NavCom Technology, Inc., 70

SESSION A2: MILITARY NAVIGATION
IMU Performance Requirement Assessments for GPS/INS Missile Navigation Systems
J. Wendel, G. F. Trommer, University of Karlsruhe, Germany, 82
GRAM/SAASM Receivers for the AN/ASN-128B Doppler/GPS Navigation System
H. Buell, G. Rogala, BAE Systems, 89
Video Updates during GPS Dropouts using Navigation and Electro/Optic Sensor Integration Technology
S. Pinder, D. Boid, D. Sullivan, A. Brown, NAVSYS Corporation, 96
Reducing Geoid Height Errors in Precision Navigation and Targeting
N. A. Carlson, D. P. Martin, Integrity Systems, Inc.; S. L. Berning, P. G. Howe, Air Force Research Laboratory, 102
Inverted GPS Range for Modernized GPS Field Testing
B. L. Bracy, W. Mims, 746 Test Squadron; B. Elrod, T. Land, ITT Industries, Inc., 114

SESSION A3: ALGORITHMS, ANALYSIS, AND METHODS
Environment Detection with Assisted GPS
H. Sairo, J. Takala, Tampere University of Technology, Finland; J. Syrjärinne, Nokia Mobile Phones, Finland, 122
Comparison of Different Terrain Referenced Navigation Techniques
J. Metzger, J. Wendel, G. F. Trommer, University of Karlsruhe, Germany, 132
An Error Compensation Method for Skewed Redundant Inertial Configuration
D. J. Allerton, H. Jia, Cranfield University, UK, 142
Ambiguity Resolution Using Dual Band Spread Spectrum
D. M. Wild, R.J. Palmer, University of Regina, Canada, 148
A Solution to the Recursive Generalized Eigenvalue Problem
I. F. Progri, W. R. Michalson, M. C. Bromberg, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 154
Ambiguity Pseudo-fixing in Precise Single Point Positioning
X. Shen, Y. Gao, The University of Calgary, Canada, 163

SESSION B1: GNSS AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS
Status of the Loran Recapitilization Project (The Four Horsemen and TOC)
G. K. Weeks Jr., M. Campbell, United States Coast Guard Loran Support Unit, 169
Assessment of Ionospheric Impact on LAAS Using WAAS Supertruth Data
M. Luo, S. Pullen, D. Akos, G. Xie, S. Datta-Barua; T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University, 175
A New Evaluation of Maximum Allowable Errors and Missed Detection Probabilities for LAAS Ranging Source Monitors
T. Zaugg, Raytheon Company, 187
Impact of Carrier Smoothing on Event Probabilities in LAAS
C. A. Shively, C. C. Varner, The MITRE Corporation, 195

SESSION B2: SURVEYING, GEODESY, AND MAPPING
What is Wrong With ATC Transponders, and How to Fix Them For Just About Free
B. K. Peshak, TailLight Consortium, 206
Elevations and the Global Spatial Data Model (GSDM)
E. F. Burkholder, New Mexico State University, 217
Using Optimal GNSS Multi-Frequency Carrier Phase Combinations for Precise Kinematic Positioning
R. S. Radovanovic, N. El-Sheimy, University of Calgary, Canada, 223
Bridging GPS Gaps in Urban Canyons: Can ZUPT Really Help?
D. A. Grejner-Brzezinska, C. K. Toth, Y. Yi, Ohio State University, 231
Integration of GPS with a Medium Accuracy INS for Meter-Level Positioning Using a Wave Estimator
X. Zhang, M. E. Cannon, University of Calgary, Canada, 241

SESSION C2: AIR NAVIGATION
Multi-Frequency (L1/L2/L5) Algorithms for Satellite Failure Isolation
Y-H. Tsai, F-R. Chang, W-C. Yang, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; H-S. Wang, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan, 250
GNSS/SINS Integrated SAR Motion Compensation Sensor
Y. Sun, W. Chen, Y. Chen, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China; J. Liu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China, 261
Strapdown at the Crossroads
J. L. Farrell, VIGIL, Inc., 269
Correlation Properties of GBAS Guidance Information
A. Lipp, A. Lhermite, EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre, France, 279

SESSION C3: MARINE NAVIGATION
Developments in NOAA's Electronic Navigational Chart Program
N. Perugini, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 291
NOAA Raster Chart Conversion Into Digital Charts using Multiresolution Analysis for Object Recognition and Compression
D. Pendleton, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); R. G. Wright, GMA Industries, Inc., 295
NIMA Sails Forward With On-Line Digital Navigational Safety Data: Accessing Maritime Safety Information the Easy Way
S. C. Hall, P. V. Dorr, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, 304
Marine Navigation using the ECPINS Multifuel Electronic Chart System
J. Jacobson, Offshore Systems Ltd., 308

SESSION D1: KALMAN FILTERING AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Apollo and Space Shuttle On-board Navigation Systems: Application of Kalman Filtering Techniques
P. M. Kachmar, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 315
Application of Variants of the Kalman Filter to Various Programs
M.S. Grewal, California State University at Fullerton; A. P. Andrews, Consultant, 336
Federated Filter for Distributed Navigation and Tracking Applications
N. A. Carlson, Integrity Systems, Inc., 340
Highlights of GPS II-R Autonomous Navigation
J. A. Rajan, ITT Industries, 354
Determination of Thresholds of Target Maneuver Detection via Markov Chain Approach
W-C. Yang, F-R. Chang, Y-H. Tsai, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, 364

SESSION D2: SPECIAL TOPICS IN NAVIGATION
Synchronization of Measurements of Power System Harmonics by Means of the Global Positioning System
I. F. Progri, W. R. Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 372
Study of Physiological Response of Human Navigator to Image Simulation of Ship Rolling
K. Murai, Y. Hayashi, Kobe University of Mercantile Marine, Japan, 383
Use of Neural Networks and Expert Systems for Rapid Differential GPS Navigation
J. L. Vickery, R. L. King, Mississippi State University, 390
National Weather Service (NWS) Radiosonde Replacement System (RRS) Characterization Test
J. P. Droz, 746th Test Squadron, 401
Assessment of the Need for Power-Flux Density Limits on RNSS in L2
J. Jameson, K. Maine, The Aerospace Corporation, 408
Should we Trust and Rely on GPS? A GIANT / GAMES Approach
G. Gerten, Veridian Engineering, 426

SESSION D3: TESTING OF ADVANCED NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Test and Analysis Methods for Next-Generation Metric Tracking for Test Ranges
K. P. Day, D. J. Biezad, California Polytechnic State University, 454
Attitude Determination with A Low Cost GPS/IMU Unit
W. Chen, C. Hu, Y. Sun, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, 465
GPS Interference Mitigation
F. W. Herold, J. A. Kraiser, Fox, Herold and Associates, Inc., 473
The Development of an Anechoic GPS Test Facility
N. J. Boasman, P. Briggs, QinetiQ- Telematic Solutions, UK, 483

SESSION E1: SPACE SYSTEMS/SPACE APPLICATIONS
Conducting a Crucial Experiment of the Constancy of the Speed of Light using GPS – Comments on Ashby’s “Relativity and the Global Positioning System”
R. Wang, St. Cloud State University, R. R. Hatch, NavCom Technology, Inc., 495
A Study of Satellite Navigation, Dilution of Precision, and Positioning Techniques for Use On and Around the Moon
J. H. MacNicol, J. F. Raquet, U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, 506

SESSION E2: RECEIVER DESIGN
A Novel Dual-Patch Anti-Jam GPS Antenna
F. N. Bauregger, T. Walter, D. Akos, P. Enge, Stanford University, 516
Investigation of GPS Software Radio Performance in Combating Narrow Band Interference
J. R. Burns, C. Cutright, M. Braasch, Ohio University, 523
Network Assisted GPS P-code Acquisition
A. Mauro, N. Krasner, J. Brown, QUALCOMM, Incorporated, 531

SESSION E3: GPS MODERNIZATION
Planning the Future of GPS
J. W. Lavrakas, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc., 538
GPS Signal Modernization Updated Summary
J. K. Holmes, S. Raghavan, The Aerospace Corp., 545
Compatibility of the New Military GPS Signals with Civil Aviation Receivers
C. Hegarty, M. Tran, The MITRE Corporation, 555
Aviation Use of RNSS in the 1215-1300 MHz Band
K. P. Maine, The Aerospace Corporation; T. A. Stansell Jr., Stansell Consulting LLC, 569
Compatibility of the New Military GPS Signals with Non-Aviation Receivers
Y. C. Lee, The MITRE Corporation, 581
Description and Analysis of Time-Multiplexed M-Code Data
P. Dafesh, J. K. Holmes, The Aerospace Corp.; C. R. Cahn, T. Stansell, Consultants to the Aerospace Corporation, 598