Interference Detection and Localization in the GPS L1 Band

Oscar Isoz, Asghar T. Balaei, Dennis Akos

Abstract: The GNSS signals are very weak and therefore sensitive to interference. Since the usage of GNSS based services continues to increase, there is a need to develop a cost effective method to detect and localize interference sources. In this paper one such system will be presented. The system uses independent front ends that collects raw IF data. After the collection is done, the files are synchronized in time and frequency so that they can be cross correlated and the time difference of arrival of the interference signal is estimated. This paper will present the initial results from a test in May 2009 where the four stations were deployed and exposed to interference. It will be shown that the system is capable of both detection and localization of wide band interference.
Published in: Proceedings of the 2010 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation
January 25 - 27, 2010
Catamaran Resort Hotel
San Diego, CA
Pages: 925 - 929
Cite this article: Isoz, Oscar, Balaei, Asghar T., Akos, Dennis, "Interference Detection and Localization in the GPS L1 Band," Proceedings of the 2010 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, San Diego, CA, January 2010, pp. 925-929.
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