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  • Satellite technology
  • Space systems engineering
  • Navigation and positioning

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  • Precise positioning and timing are critical for modern communication satellites employing space-ground beam-forming.
  • Existing positioning algorithms are not optimized for the unique dynamics of space-borne Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a fine-tuned positioning algorithm for space-borne GNSS timing receivers.
  • To address the challenges of designing positioning algorithms for mobile satellite platforms.

Main Methods:

  • A novel filtering architecture separating satellite position/velocity estimation from other unknowns.
  • Implementation of a two-threshold robust cubature Kalman filter to mitigate measurement outliers.
  • Application of Reynolds averaging inspired techniques for clock and frequency error estimation.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a 3D positioning Root Mean Square (RMS) error of 1.2 meters.
  • Demonstrated a 3D velocity RMS error of 0.02 m/s.
  • Obtained a Pulse Per Second (PPS) RMS error of 11.8 nanoseconds, with effective outlier detection and disposal.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed algorithm significantly enhances positioning and timing accuracy for space-borne GNSS receivers.
  • The method provides a robust solution for the demanding requirements of advanced satellite communication systems.
  • Validated through hardware emulation and simulations, outperforming existing algorithms.