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1997 National Technical Meeting Proceedings
"Navigation and Positioning in the Information Age"

January 14-16, 1997
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, California

Table Of Contents

Plenary Session: Navigation & Positioning in the Information Age

Keynote Address: New World Vistas, Air and Space Power for the 21st Century,

G. McCall, Member and Past Chair of the USAF Scientific Advisory Board
and Study Director of the New World Vistas Study ..........3
The FAA's Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS),
R. Swider, FAAWashington; R. Braff, The MITRE Corp.; V. Wullschleger, William J. Hghes Technical Center ..........33
Applications of DGPS in Agriculture,
W. Smith, John Deere Precision Farming ..........43
Information Fusion Building on GPS Revolution,
Z. Lewantowicz, ERIM and IPA at Combat Information Technology Division, Avionics Directorate, Wright Laboratory ..........49

Session A1: Airborne Applications

Power Spectral Density Analysis of ILS, MLS, and GPS Landing Guidance Error
Data Collected Simultaneously Aboard a General Aviation Aircraft,

G. Sims, D. Diggle, R. Thomas, L. Boyer, Ohio University ..........59
Airport Surface RNP (Required Navigation Performance) Implications for GNSS,
R. Cassell, S. Bradfield, A. Smith, Rannoch Corporation ..........71
National Satellite Test Bed Communication Network Architecture and Performance,
S. Kalinowski, ISI; C. Rodgers, D. Greenlee, OPTIMUS Corp,; J. Gefford, System Resources Corp. ..........81
The Influence of Snow on the ILS Glide Slopes,
R. McFarland, Ohio University ..........95
SCAT-I Integrity Method: Detection or Estimation?
K. Kovach, ARINC; L. Huffman, Raytheon Aircraft Systems ..........103
Applying GPS to a Remotely Piloted Vehicle,
W. Guan, F. Hsiao, C. Ho, National Cheng Kung University-Taiwan ..........121
ILS Localizer Operation Beyond Line of Sight,
R. McFarland, Ohio University ..........129

Session A2: International Developments and GLONASS

An Alternative Filter Approach to Integrate Satellite Navigation and Inertial Sensors,
J. Wagner, G. Kasties, M. Klotz, Aerodata ..........141
The 15 Years of Solid-State Gyrodynamics Development in the Soviet Union and Ukraine:
Results and Perspectives of Applied Theory,
S. Sarapulov, DAEWOO Heavy Ind. ..........151
Description of the Message Format Analysis Conducted in the Frame of the European EGNOS Project, A. Job, D. Brocard, European Space Agency; C. Busquet, D. Flament, Thomson-CSF; J. Jonquieres, E. Chatre, STNA ..........165
GPS and GLONASS LAAS and RAAS Flight Trials with FMS Integration,
D. Lowe, S. Capaccio, D. Walsh, P. Daly, The University of Leeds; G. Richards, A. Wolfe,
Defence Evaluation and Research Agency; H. Mistry, National Air Traffic Services Ltd...........173
Critical GPS-GLONASS Interoperability Issues,
G. Cook, Sequoia Research Corporation ..........183

Session A3: Multipath Mitigation

GPS Multipath Mitigation by Means of Correlator Reference Waveform Design,
L. Weill, California State University ..........197
Evaluation of GNSS Receiver Correlation Processing Techniques for Multipath and Noise Mitigation, A.J. Van Dierendonck, AJ Systems; M. Braasch, Ohio University ..........207
Leica's Code and Phase Multipath Mitigation Performance,
R. Hatch, Navcom Technology; T. Stansell, R. Keegan, Leica-GPS ..........217
Method for Mitigating Multipath Environment Impact on GPS Relative Navigation Solution Accuracy, D. Igli, M. Osborne, Lockheed Martin Astronautics ..........227
Experimental Results for GPS Multipath Mitigation Using Multiple Reference Antennas,
C. Shively, The MITRE Corporation ..........243
Multipath Modeling for Airborne and Ground-Based Receivers Using Flight Test Data,
J. Woznjak,Ohio University; T. Murphy, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group ..........253
Comparison of RTK Failure Modes for Receiver Jamming by Multipath,
R. Walker, K. Kubik, Space Centre for Satellite Navigation ..........261

Session B1: Special Applications

4-D Simulations of Ionospheric Tomography,
B. Howe, University of Washington ..........269
Monitoring the Ionospheric Using a Global GPS Network: Applications and Validation,
B. Wilson, A. Mannucci, D. Yuan, B. Iijima, X. Pi, C. Ho, U. Lindqwister, Jet Propulsion Laboratory ..........279
Validations of the SCORE Process, G. Bishop, Phillips Lab; A. Mazzella, S. Rao, NorthWest Research Assoc.; A. Batchchelor, P. Fleming, Racal Research, Ltd.; N. Lunt, L. Kersley, University of Aberystwyth ..........289
Ionospheric Corrections From GPS Data and RIBG,
M. Reilly, M. Singh, Geoloc Corp. ..........297
Application of Kalman Filter in GPS-Based Attitude Determination,
J. Juang, G. Huang, National Cheng Kung University-Taiwan ..........307
Determination of the Ionospheric Error Using Only L1 Frequency GPS Receiver,
N. Suard, L. Lestarquit, J-L. Issler, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales ..........313

Session B2: Real-Time Kinematic and Differential GPS

The Application of Multiple Reference Stations to the Determination of Multipath and Spatially Decorrelating Errors, C. Varner, M.E. Cannon, University of Calgary ..........323
DGPS Kinematic Carrier Phase Signal Simulation Analysis for Precise Velocity and Position Determination, M.E. Cannon, G. Lachapelle, M. Szarmes, University of Calgary; J. Hebert, J. Keith, S. Jokerst, Holloman AFB ..........335
Impact of the GPS Orbit Errors on the Multiple Reference DGPS Accuracy,
D. Lapucha, R. Barker, John E. Chance & Associates ..........351
A New Approach to GPS Carrier-Phase Ambiguity Resolution Using a Reference Receiver Network, J. Raquet, University of Calgary ..........357
Mission Planning for High Precision RTK GPS Surveying Using Accurate Digital Terrain Information, R. Walker, J. Sang, Space Centre for Satellite Navigation ..........367

Session B3: Space Applications

Initial Demonstration of a Point Solution Algorithm for Orbit Determination Using the MicroGPS Receiver, A. Reichert, P. Axelrad, University of Colorado; S. Wu, W. Bertiger, J. Srinivasan, JPL ..........377
Precise Evaluation of Orbital GPS Attitude Determination on the STS-77 GPS Attitude and Navigation Experiment,
R. Carpenter, NASA-JSC; R. Hain, Draper Laboratory ..........387
A New Modeling Approach for Space Station GPS Multipath Analysis Including Dynamic Solar Panel Movements, S. Hwu, B. Lu, J. Hernandez, Lockheed Martin; R. Panneton, S. Gomez, P. Saunders, NASA-JSC 3..........99
Satellite to Satellite Relative Positioning and Timing Using GPS Pseudoranges,
P. Binning, I. Galysh, Naval Research Laboratory ..........407
GPS Navigation and Time Transfer for Pairs of Orbiting Space Vehicles,
D. Cox, DBC Communications, Inc.; J. Brading, Brading Systems and Technology ..........417
Analysis and Test Results of GPS and Geostationary Satellite Orbit Determination for WAAS, S. Pogorelc, T. Cashin, M. Lage, Stanford Telecommunications ..........429
Results of a Study of GPS Based Tracking System for Spacelift Vehicles,
S. Mahmood, M. Miran, R. James, Sverdrup Tech, Inc.; B. Colt, RAJPO ..........441

Session C1: GPS Local Area Augmentation (LAAS) and RAIM

Integrity and the Myth of Optimal Filtering, J. Chaffee, ZC&H Dynamic Systems, Inc.; K. Kovach, ARINC, Inc.; G. Robel, Boeing Corp. ..........453
LAAS Ground Equipment Availability,
W. Hundley, M. Sams, Wilcox Electric ..........463
G(x), T. Murphy, Boeing; B. DeCleene, FAA; T. Skidmore, Ohio University ..........475
Ways to Improve RAIM/AAIM Availability Using Position Domain Performance Computations, P. Ober, Delft University of Technology ..........485
Weighted RAIM for WAAS Category I Precision Approach,
J. Kraemer, G. Chin, G. Nim, DOT Volpe Center.......... 499
A Probabilistic Approach to Derivation of Geometrical Criteria for Evaluating GPS RAIM Detection Availability, J. Sang, K. Kubik, Queensland University of Technology ..........511
Effect of Weighting GPS Pseudoranges on RAIM Availability,
J. Sang, K. Kubik, Queensland University of Technology ..........519

Session C2: New and Unusual Applications

A Study on Estimating Car Drag Parameter Using GPS Solutions,
C. Ho, National Cheng Kung University ..........531
Test Results From a Direct L-Band Digitizing GPS/GLONASS Receiver, M. Braasch, D. Akos, Ohio University; J. Caschera, M. Stockmaster, J. Tsui, Wright Laboratory ..........537
The Potential Use of GPS Signals as Ocean Altimetry Observables,
S. Wu, T. Meehan, C. Dunn, L. Young, Jet Propulsion Laboratory ..........543
Magnetic Loop Based LORAN Receiver for Urban Canyon Applications,
B. Peterson, M. McKaughan, S. Heye, J. Mendoza, D. Leone, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Y. Novick, K. Dykstra, Integrated Systems Research Corp.; L. Miller, Science Applications International Corp. ..........551
Magnetic Crossed-Loop Antenna For Loran-C,
A. Grebnev, P. Johannessen, Megapulse, Inc. ..........563

Session C3: Marine Applications

Flight Testing of the Robust Relative All-in-View KCPT Solution for Aircraft Carrier Landing Operations, G. Johnson, B. Thornberg, Raytheon Aircraft Montek Co.; G. Hartmann, D. Brooks, P. Umnuss, US Navy, NCCOSC ..........575
Performance Improvements Using Constraints in Marine OTF Ambiguity Resolution,
S. Weisenburger, M.E. Cannon, The University of Calgary ..........585
GPS Augmentation With Pseudolites for Navigation in Constricted Waterways,
T. Morley, G. Lachapelle, The University of Calgary ..........595
Using Differential GPS With Navigation and Data Management Systems for
Conducting Ocean Bottom Cable Marine Seismic Surveys,
M. Abousalem, C. Mitchell, P. Howells, C. Acheson, Z. Pop, NCS International Inc. ..........607
Navigation and Control of Unmanned Boat via GPS, K. Twu, F. Chang, L. Wang, G. Song, National Taiwan University ..........617
A Port-Level Model of Grounding Risk and Implications for Navigation Technologies,
H. Kite-Powell, D. Jin, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; J. Jebsen, V. Papakonstantinou, N. Patrikalakis, MIT ..........623

Session D1: GPS Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)

Description and Results of the Early Trials Conducted in the Frame of the European EGNOS Project, R. Arnaldo, P. Raizonville, European Space Agency; L. Buquet, J. Pieplu, Thomson-CSF; M. Romay, M. Toledo, GMV; P. Fleming, A. Batchelor, RACAL; M. Revol, SEXTANT Avionique ..........635
A Prototype Real-Time Wide Area Differential GPS System,
W. Bertiger, Y. Bar-Sever, B. Iijima, S. Lichten, U. Lindqwister, A. Mannucci, R. Muellerschoen,T. Munson, A. Moore, L. Romans, B. Wilson, S. Wu, T. Yunck, Jet Propulsion Lab; G. Piesinger, M. Whitehead, SATLOC ..........645
Generating the WAAS Long-Term Corrections, S. Peck, J. Ceva, R. Malla, R. Fries, P. Young, D. Hensel, Hughes Electronics ..........661
Wideband GPS Use and Interference, C. Edgar, S. Lazar, S. Raghavan, R. Wong, The Aerospace Corporation ..........673
GUS Code Carrier Control Algorithm, R. Kumar, P. Munjal, Aerospace Corp. ..........683
Canadian Active Control System Real-Time GPS Correction Service Performance Review,
F. Lahaye, M. Caissy, P. Heroux, K. MacLeod, J. Popelar, NRCan ..........695

Session D2: Land Applications and IVHS

Land Vehicle Navigation Filtering for a GPS/Dead-Reckoning System, R. Rogers, Rogers Engineering & Associates ..........703
Dynamic Testing of a DGPS System Used as a Truthing Mechanism for Collision Avoidance Radar Evaluation, J. Sisak, P. Zoratti, ERIM ..........709
Real-Time CDGPS Initialization for Land Vehicles Using a Single Pseudolite,
M. O'Connor, G. Elkaim, T. Bell, B. Parkinson, Stanford University ..........717
A Low Cost Two Chip Solution for GPS Sensor Applications, B. Marshall, Philips Semiconductors Communications Product Group ..........725
PCS Systems and Service for Intelligent Transportation Systems, M. Sushko, Kensington & Icknield, Ltd. ..........731
Implementation of the Urban/Rural Intelligent Corridor Application Architecture
for The City of Albuquerque's Transit Department,

D. Fuqua, Dimensions Intl; L. Dowling, City of Albuquerque Transit Dept. ..........737
A User Friendly Location Reference System, P. Dana, University of Texas; S. Lee Hancock, Go2 Software, Inc. ..........747
Optimization of a GPS Based AVL System Data Using a Limited Bandwith Trunked Radio Data Link for a 600 Vehicle Fleet, G. Wensor, R. Walker, Queensland UT ..........755

Session D3: Military Applications

Plugging Electro-Optical Fire Control into the Digitized Battlefield,
J. Gibson, Litton Laser Systems ..........763
Simulating Anti-Jam Performance Trade-Offs on Guided Munitions Performance,
W. West, Sverdrup Technology ..........771
B-2 GPS Aided Munition and Targeting System,
A. Abbott, Northrop Grumman; D. Atkinson, Wright-Patterson AFB ..........779
GPS Fast Acquisition Direct to Y-Code in the Presence of Dynamics,
F. Perdreauville, E. Jones, R. Rosenthal, R. Wardlaw, Sandia National Laboratories ..........793
Advantages of Adaptive Nulling in GPS Guided Munitions,
R. Arseneau, Interstate Electronics Corporation ..........797
Minimizing Navigation Sub-System (NSS) Costs via B-2 Flight Simulations,
T. Hagstrom, Northrop Grumman; M. Miller, D. Atkinson, US Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center ..........803
Block IIR UHF Crosslink Enhancements Study, H. Sonntag, ITT Aerospace ..........819

Session E1: GPS WAAS Implementation Issues

Availability: What is Availability? Availability of What?,
Q. Hua, PAQ Communications ..........831
WAAS/LAAS Interference Test Results,
T. Skidmore, F. Liu, Ohio University ..........839
Performance of a WAAS Geostationary Satellite Ranging Signal,
K. Barltrop, B. Elrod, Stanford Telecom ..........849
Orbit and Troposphere Results of a Real-Time Prototype WADGPS System,
R. Muellerschoen, W. Bertiger, L. Romans, JPL ..........859
Wide Area Ionospheric Delay Corrections Under Ionospheric Storm Conditions,
A. Mannucci, B. Iijima, B. Wilson, JPL; S. Peck, R. Ahmadi, M. Hagen, Hughes Aircraft Company ..........871
Ionospheric Estimation and Integrity Threat Detection,
A. Hansen, Y. Chao, T. Walter, P. Enge, Stanford University ..........883
Magnetic Storm Modeling for WAAS Simulation Studies,
S. Chavin, Illgen Simulation Technologies, Inc. ..........891
Initial Results of GPS Orbit and Clock Estimation by the Japanese GNSS Test System,
K. Hoshinoo, T. Sata, ENRI ..........901
Should WAAS Get Rid of the MET Instruments? C. Griffith, S. Peck, J. Ceva, R. Malla, Hughes Electronics; W. Bertiger, R. Muellerschoen, JPL ..........911
Analysis of Satellite Clock Correction for GPS/WAAS User Pseudorange,
S. Hwang, P. Munjal, The Aerospace Corporation ..........921

Session E2: GPS and Inertial Systems in Airborne Photogrammetry

FGCS GPS Airborne Kinematic Test: Description and Aerotriangulation Results,
P. Fromhertz, NOAA ..........931
The FGCS Airborne Kinematic Test 1995: Leica Result from SKI Software and Photogrammetric Block Adjustement Program, J. Yau, Leica Inc. ..........935

Session E3: Inertial and Integrated Navigation Systems

IMU in Motion Alignment Without Benefit of Attitude Initialization,
R. Rogers, Rogers Engineering & Associates ..........945
Investigation of a Low-Cost and High-Accuracy GPS/IMU System,
R. Da, Ohio State University ..........955
Rapid Inflight/Transfer Alignment Filter for GPS/INS/DVS Navigation System,
M. Chang, Sverdrup Technology ..........965
GPS Relative Accuracy for Collision Avoidance,
M-P. Rudel, J. Baldwin, Rannoch Corporation ..........971
The North Finding Module,
L. Stimac, J. Washborn, G. Routson, Smiths Industries ..........979
A Study of Supporting Systems for Berthing Maneuver,
H. Kobayashi, Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine ..........989
Performance Comparison of Strapdown Integration Algorithms,
M. Chang, Sverdrup Technology ..........999