Differential operation of the Global Positioning System

Author

Enge, Per K. ; Kalafus, Rudolph M. ; Ruane, Michael F.

Author_Institution

Worcester Polytech. Inst., MA, USA

Volume

26

Issue

7

fYear

1988

fDate

7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

48

Lastpage

60

Abstract

The principles of differential operation of the Global Positioning System (DGPS) are discussed. DGPS error sources and their influence on spatial and temporal correlation are analyzed. The standards for the differential corrections and the auxiliary messages which have been developed by the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services are then described. The dependence of DGPS accuracy on satellite geometry is examined. Two possible DGPS data links are described, and the applications, advantages, and limitations of each are discussed. The first data link would use the extant marine radiobeacon network (a medium-frequency system) and provide coastal coverage. The second data link would use pseudosatellites and provide additional lines of position as well as carry the differential correction.<>

Keywords

radionavigation; satellite relay systems; DGPS; Global Positioning System; data links; differential corrections; radionavigation; satellite geometry; standards; Costs; Decorrelation; Global Positioning System; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Security; Semiconductor device measurement; Spread spectrum communication; Time measurement; Velocity measurement;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/35.7645

Filename

7645