Multi-Node Distributed GPS Receiver: Design Approach, Test Results and Real-Time Implementation Status

Michael Van Antwerp, Jeff Dickman, Andrey Soloviev, Eric Vinande

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Abstract:	This paper discusses implementation status of the MUlti-platform Signal and Trajectory Estimation Receiver (MUSTER) technology. The main advantage of the multi-platform formulation is that an ad-hoc distributed GNSS receiver network has improved signal tracking performance for attenuated and jammed satellite signals. For example, distributed tracking allows disadvantaged users to import signals and signal energy from advantaged ones and retain robust GNSS signal processing capabilities. The paper discusses the overall technological approach and real-time implementation results. This includes a discussion of open-loop tracking and how it is useful in environments with degraded signal conditions, as well as fundamental functions for multi-platform signal combination and estimation. The paper also describes real-time implementation of MUSTER using GNSS ENgine for CORrelation (GENCOR) and reports current testing results.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 2015 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 26 - 28, 2015 Laguna Cliffs Marriott Dana Point, California
Pages:	614 - 622
Cite this article:	Van Antwerp, Michael, Dickman, Jeff, Soloviev, Andrey, Vinande, Eric, "Multi-Node Distributed GPS Receiver: Design Approach, Test Results and Real-Time Implementation Status," Proceedings of the 2015 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, Dana Point, California, January 2015, pp. 614-622.
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