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Area of Science:

  • Geomatics Engineering
  • Satellite Navigation Systems
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) ambiguity resolution is crucial for precise positioning.
  • Existing methods often require extensive data or complex calculations.
  • The need for robust and efficient ambiguity reinitialization, especially after signal loss, is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a Precise and Fast Method of Ambiguity Reinitialization/Resolution (PREFMAR) for Global Positioning System (GPS) L1 and L2 measurements.
  • To develop a method for ambiguity initialization and reinitialization in relative positioning using minimal satellite and epoch data.
  • To demonstrate the capability of instantaneous ambiguity reinitialization for precise real-time kinematic (RTK) navigation.

Main Methods:

  • The PREFMAR method determines L1 (NL1) and L2 (NL2) ambiguities using specialized ambiguity functions.
  • It utilizes GPS measurements from only two satellites and a single measurement epoch.
  • The method does not require a variance-covariance (VC) matrix of the float solution for ambiguity resolution.

Main Results:

  • The PREFMAR method successfully resolves ambiguities without needing a VC matrix.
  • The search area is adaptable based on code/phase accuracy and GNSS signal frequencies.
  • Numerical examples and real-world tests confirmed instantaneous ambiguity reinitialization capabilities for various baseline lengths.

Conclusions:

  • The PREFMAR method provides a precise and fast solution for GPS ambiguity resolution and reinitialization.
  • It enables instantaneous reinitialization even after complete loss of satellite contact.
  • PREFMAR shows significant potential for enhancing precise real-time kinematic GNSS navigation.