A LabVIEW-based fast prototyping software defined GPS receiver platform

Software defined radio (SDR) technology has become popular for design and implementation of a versatile, modular, and reconfigurable GPS receivers. SDR receiver developers continuously advance algorithmic and/or hardware accelerator integration solutions. There exists a need in fast prototyping and testing instrumentation to shorten development and redesign cycles. This paper demonstrates an integrated instrumentation platform for GPS signal simulation, testing and development, including fast prototyping hardware solutions.