BDS参考站三频整周模糊度单历元确定方法

参考站载波相位整周模糊度的准确确定是实现BDS网络RTK定位的关键。本文研究了BDS参考站三频载波相位整周模糊度单历元确定方法。首先推导了参考站三频载波相位整周模糊度之间的多个整数线性关系,根据双频载波相位整周模糊度的整数线性关系,以及B1载波相位整周模糊度备选值,确定B1/B2和B1/B3载波相位整周模糊度的备选组合。然后利用不受误差影响的三频载波相位整周模糊度间整数线性关系,对整周模糊度备选值进行约束和确定。根据大气误差的空间相关性,采用以卫星高度角和方位角为依据的基准卫星选择方法,降低了对流层延迟误差残差对多频载波相位整周模糊度之间线性关系约束能力的影响。试验结果表明,本文方法能够实现参考站三频载波相位整周模糊度的单历元准确确定,且计算效率高,算法简单。     

顾及GEO卫星约束的长距离BDS三频整周模糊度解算

长距离BDS三频载波相位整周模糊度解算受大气误差残余的影响较大,GEO卫星相对于地球静止也非常不利于载波相位整周模糊度的解算。利用GEO卫星的信号传播路径相对较稳定、大气延迟误差的影响不随卫星空间位置变化的特点,对GEO卫星进行更符合实际情况的大气延迟误差约束研究。利用GEO卫星B2和B3载波相位整周模糊度线性关系,降低测站差分电离层延迟误差残余对模糊度备选值的影响,进行B2和B3载波相位整周模糊度备选值的选择。通过三频载波相位整周模糊度间不包含观测误差影响的线性关系对模糊度备选值组合进行检测,并对模糊度搜索空间进行约束。利用历元间GEO卫星的模糊度备选值判断历元间电离层延迟误差残余的变化,对GEO卫星的参数估计进行更符合实际情况的约束。研究了顾及GEO卫星实际大气延迟变化和整周模糊度约束的长距离BDS三频载波相位整周模糊度解算方法。提出了利用历元间模糊度备选值确定电离层延迟约束值的方法,对GEO卫星历元间随机游走的约束值进行符合实际情况的调整。试验结果表明,本文的方法能够提高三频载波相位整周模糊度解算的效率和测站位置的精度。     

长距离GPS/BDS参考站网多频载波相位整周模糊度解算方法

长距离网络RTK是实现GPS/BDS高精度实时定位的主要手段之一,其核心是长距离参考站网GPS/BDS整周模糊度的快速准确确定。本文提出了一种长距离GPS/BDS参考站网载波相位整周模糊度解算方法,首先利用GPS双频观测数据计算和确定宽巷整周模糊度,同时利用BDS的B2、B3频率观测值确定超宽巷整周模糊度。然后建立GPS载波相位整周模糊度和大气延迟误差的参数估计模型,附加双差宽巷整周模糊度的约束,解算双差载波相位整周模糊度,并建立参考站网大气延迟误差的空间相关模型。根据B2、B3频率的超宽巷整周模糊度建立包含大气误差参数的载波相位整周模糊度解算模型,利用大气延迟误差空间相关模型约束BDS双差载波相位整周模糊度的解算。克服了传统的使用无电离层组合值解算整周模糊度的不利影响。采用实测长距离CORS网GPS、BDS多频观测数据进行算法验证,试验结果证明该方法可实现长距离参考站网GPS/BDS载波相位整周模糊度的准确固定。     

Assessment of code bias variations of BDS triple-frequency signals and their impacts on ambiguity resolution for long baselines

GPS Solutions - Carrier phase ambiguity resolution over long baselines is challenging in BDS data processing. This is partially due to the variations of the hardware biases in BDS code signals and...     

基于北斗三频的BDS/GPS宽巷模糊度逐级单历元固定方法

利用北斗三频超宽巷模糊度波长较长易于固定的优势,提出一种基于北斗三频的BDS/GPS宽巷模糊度逐级单历元固定方法。首先利用载波和伪距组合固定BDS(0,-1,1)和(1,4,-5)两个超宽巷模糊度,根据固定后的超宽巷模糊度变换得到BDS宽巷模糊度(1,-1,0),然后将BDS宽巷模糊度作为约束条件与GPS宽巷观测方程联立得到GPS宽巷模糊度浮点解和其方差协方差阵,最后采用LAMBDA算法实现GPS宽巷模糊度的固定。实验结果表明,BDS超宽巷组合可实现100%固定,采用BDS约束GPS宽巷模糊度固定时ratio值均大于2,大于5的占97.8%以上,因此文中提出的方法可实现BDS/GPS双系统宽巷模糊度单历元固定,有效提升GNSS模糊度解算的时效性。     

Network-based geometry-free three carrier ambiguity resolution and phase bias calibration

Continuously operating reference stations (CORS) are increasingly used to deliver real-time and near-real-time precise positioning services on a regional basis. A CORS network-based data processing system uses either or both of the two types of measurements: (1) ambiguity-resolved double-differenced (DD) phase measurements, and (2) phase bias calibrated zero-differenced (ZD) phase measurements. This paper describes generalized, network-based geometry-free models for three carrier ambiguity resolution (TCAR) and phase bias estimation with DD and ZD code and phase measurements. First, the geometry-free TCAR models are constructed with two Extra-Widelane (EWL)/Widelane (WL) virtual observables to allow for rapid ambiguity resolution (AR) for DD phase measurements without distance constraints. With an ambiguity-resolved WL phase measurement and the ionospheric estimate derived from the two EWL observables, an additional geometry-free equation is formed for the third virtual observable linearly independent of the previous two. AR with the third geometry-free model requires a longer period of observations for averaging than the first two, but is also distance-independent. A more general formulation of the geometry-free model for a baseline or network is also introduced, where all the DD ambiguities can be more rigorously resolved using the LAMBDA method. Second, the geometry-free models for calibration of three carrier phase biases of ZD phase measurements are similarly defined for selected virtual observables. A network adjustment procedure is then used to improve the ZD phase biases with known DD integer constraints. Numerical results from experiments with 24-h dual-frequency GPS data from three US CORS stations baseline lengths of 21, 56 and 74 km confirm the theoretical predictions concerning AR reliability of the network-based geometry-free algorithms.

Rapid GPS ambiguity resolution for short and long baselines

 A method of quick initial carrier cycle ambiguity resolution is described. The method applies to high-quality dual-band global positioning system observations. Code measurements on both frequencies must be available. The rapidity of the method is achieved through smoothing pseudoranges by phase observables and forming linear combinations between the phase observables. Two cases are investigated. Case 1: ionospheric bias is neglected (short distances); and case 2: the bias is taken into account (longer distances, more than, say, 10 km). The method was tested on six baselines, from 1 to 31 km long. In most cases, single-epoch ambiguity resolution was achieved. Received: 6 October 1999 / Accepted: 4 March 2002     

北斗中长基线三频模糊度解算的自适应抗差滤波算法

针对经典TCAR(three carrier ambiguity resolution)算法受电离层延迟及测量噪声的影响,在中长基线下难以正确固定模糊度的问题,提出一种顾及电离层延迟影响并具有良好自适应抗差特性的改进TCAR算法。在无几何TCAR模型的基础上,通过对模糊度固定的超宽巷进行线性组合得到电离层延迟,再求解宽巷模糊度,通过构造最优组合观测量后用自适应抗差滤波求解窄巷模糊度,以提高窄巷模糊度固定正确率,减小粗差的不利影响。试验结果表明,改进TCAR算法可保证较高的宽巷模糊度固定正确率,有效提高了窄巷模糊度固定正确率,并具有良好抵抗粗差的能力。     

Undifferenced ionospheric-free ambiguity resolution using GLONASS data from inhomogeneous stations

GLONASS frequency division multiple access signals render ambiguity resolution (AR) rather difficult because: (1) Different wavelengths are used by different satellites, and (2) pseudorange inter-frequency biases (IFBs) cannot be precisely modeled by means of a simple function. In this study, an AR approach based on the ionospheric-free combination with a wavelength of about 5.3 cm is assessed for GLONASS precise point positioning (PPP). This approach simplifies GLONASS AR because pseudorange IFBs do not matter, and PPP-AR can be enabled across inhomogeneous receivers. One month of GLONASS data from 165 European stations were processed for different network size and different durations of observation periods. We find that 89.9% of the fractional parts of ionospheric-free ambiguities agree well within ± 0.15 cycles for a small network (radius = 500 km), while 77.6% for a large network (radius = 2000 km). In case of the 3-hourly GLONASS-only static PPP solutions for the small network, reliable AR can be achieved where the number of fixed GLONASS ambiguities account for 97.6% within all candidate ambiguities. Meanwhile, the RMS of the east, north and up components with respect to daily solutions is improved from 1.0, 0.6, 1.2 cm to 0.4, 0.4, 1.1 cm, respectively. When GPS PPP-AR is carried out simultaneously, the positioning performance can be improved significantly such that the GLONASS ambiguity fixing rate rises from 74.4 to 95.4% in case of hourly solutions. Finally, we introduce ambiguity-fixed GLONASS orbits to re-attempt GLONASS PPP-AR in contrast to the above solutions with ambiguity-float orbits. We find that ambiguity-fixed orbits lead to clearly better agreement among ionospheric-free ambiguity fractional parts in case of the large network, that is 80.5% of fractional parts fall in ± 0.15 cycles in contrast to 74.6% for the ambiguity-float orbits. We conclude that highly efficient GLONASS ionospheric-free PPP-AR is achievable in case of a few hours of data when GPS PPP-AR is also accomplished, and ambiguity-fixed GLONASS orbits will contribute significantly to PPP-AR over wide areas.     

差分GPS载波相位整周模糊度快速解算方法

本文提出了一种整周模糊度的快速求解方法,将差分GPS的测量值分配到主要测量值集合和次要测量值集合中,用主要集合中的相位测量值限定简约搜索空间,而次要集合中的相位测量值用来验证候选集合。利用已知的基线长度的约束条件,对搜索空间进行了简约,提高了求解整周模糊度的速度,同时,通过Cholesky分解提高搜索效率。     

Reliable single-epoch ambiguity resolution for short baselines using combined GPS/BeiDou system

GNSS single-epoch real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning depends on correct ambiguity resolution. If the number of observed satellites in a single epoch is insufficient, which often happens with a standalone GNSS system, the ambiguity resolution is difficult to achieve. China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has been providing continuous passive positioning, navigation and timing services since December 27, 2012, covering China and the surrounding area. This new system will increase the number of satellites in view and will have a significant effect on successful ambiguity resolution. Since the BeiDou system is similar to GPS, the procedure of data processing is easier than that for the Russian GLONASS system. We briefly introduce the time and the coordinate system of BeiDou and also the BeiDou satellite visibility in China, followed by the discussion on the combined GPS/BeiDou single-epoch algorithm. Experiments were conducted and are presented here, in which the GPS/BeiDou dual-frequency static data were collected in Wuhan with the baseline distance varying from 5 to 13 km, and processed in separate and combined modes. The results indicate that, compared to a standalone GPS or BeiDou system, the combined GNSS system can increase the successful ambiguity fixing rate for single epochs and can also improve the precision of short baselines determination.     

Zero-correlation transformation and threshold for efficient GNSS carrier phase ambiguity resolution

The key point of accurate and precise applications of Global Navigation Satellite Systems lies in knowing how to efficiently obtain correct integer ambiguity. One of the methods in solving the ambiguity resolution problem is applying the ambiguity searching technique coupled with an ambiguity decorrelation technique. Traditionally, an integer-valued limitation of the transformation matrix ensures that the integer characteristic of candidates exists after the inverse transformation, but this also makes the decorrelation imperfect. In this research, the float transformation matrix will be considered. To ensure both the integer characteristic and perfect decorrelation can be reached, the float transformation is used indirectly. To solve the ambiguity resolution problem, the problem is transformed by integer and float transformation matrices. The objective of integer transformation is reducing the number of candidates. The target of float transformation is validating these reduced candidates. A zero correlation domain or a near complete diagonalization covariance matrix can be obtained via the float transformation. A space in this domain will be used as the threshold; hence the zero correlation domain is called the threshold domain. The number of ambiguity candidates based on integer transformation can be reduced once again through the proposed method. The experiments in this paper prove that the method can make the ambiguity resolution become more efficient without any drop in the accuracy.     

北斗系统载波相位动态差分定位方法

针对北斗系统高精度动态差分定位解算不够快速准确等问题,该文介绍北斗导航卫星系统载波相位动态差分定位方法:利用B1、B2载波相位观测值组成双差宽巷载波相位观测值,进行双差宽巷组合观测值整周模糊度的确定,然后解算双差载波相位观测值的整周模糊度,利用载波相位观测值进行动态定位解算;并通过BDS实测数据进行算法验证,证明本文解算的方法可以实现BDS高精度差分定位的整周模糊度动态解算,得到测站的厘米级差分定位结果。     

BDS-3四频参考站间宽巷模糊度解算方法

针对中长基线参考站间宽巷模糊度固定较慢的问题,提出了一种基于BDS-3四频信号(B1I/B2a/B3I/B1C)的分步无电离层(SIF)单历元解算方法.利用BDS-3四频超宽巷/宽巷模糊度易于固定的优点,通过无几何无电离层(GIF)法固定两个超宽巷模糊度,将模糊度固定的双差载波观测值与待求的宽巷观测值组成无电离层模型消...     

Single receiver phase ambiguity resolution with GPS data

Global positioning system (GPS) data processing algorithms typically improve positioning solution accuracy by fixing double-differenced phase bias ambiguities to integer values. These “double-difference ambiguity resolution” methods usually invoke linear combinations of GPS carrier phase bias estimates from pairs of transmitters and pairs of receivers, and traditionally require simultaneous measurements from at least two receivers. However, many GPS users point position a single local receiver, based on publicly available solutions for GPS orbits and clocks. These users cannot form double differences. We present an ambiguity resolution algorithm that improves solution accuracy for single receiver point-positioning users. The algorithm processes dual- frequency GPS data from a single receiver together with wide-lane and phase bias estimates from the global network of GPS receivers that were used to generate the orbit and clock solutions for the GPS satellites. We constrain (rather than fix) linear combinations of local phase biases to improve compatibility with global phase bias estimates. For this precise point positioning, no other receiver data are required. When tested, our algorithm significantly improved repeatability of daily estimates of ground receiver positions, most notably in the east component by approximately 30% with respect to the nominal case wherein the carrier biases are estimated as real values. In this “static” test for terrestrial receiver positions, we achieved daily repeatability of 1.9, 2.1 and 6.0 mm in the east, north and vertical (ENV) components, respectively. For kinematic solutions, ENV repeatability is 7.7, 8.4, and 11.7 mm, respectively, representing improvements of 22, 8, and 14% with respect to the nominal. Results from precise orbit determination of the twin GRACE satellites demonstrated that the inter-satellite baseline accuracy improved by a factor of three, from 6 to 2 mm up to a long-term bias. Jason-2/Ocean Surface Topography Mission precise orbit determination tests results implied radial orbit accuracy significantly below the 10 mm level. Stability of time transfer, in low-Earth orbit, improved from 40 to 7 ps. We produced these results by applying this algorithm within the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s (JPL’s) GIPSY/OASIS software package and using JPL’s orbit and clock products for the GPS constellation. These products now include a record of the wide-lane and phase bias estimates from the underlying global network of GPS stations. This implies that all GIPSY–OASIS positioning users can now benefit from this capability to perform single-receiver ambiguity resolution.     

GNSS three carrier ambiguity resolution using ionosphere-reduced virtual signals

This paper presents a general modeling strategy for ambiguity resolution (AR) and position estimation (PE) using three or more phase-based ranging signals from a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). The proposed strategy will identify three best “virtual” signals to allow for more reliable AR under certain observational conditions characterized by ionospheric and tropospheric delay variability, level of phase noise and orbit accuracy. The selected virtual signals suffer from minimal or relatively low ionospheric effects, and thus are known as ionosphere-reduced virtual signals. As a result, the ionospheric parameters in the geometry-based observational models can be eliminated for long baselines, typically those of length tens to hundreds of kilometres. The proposed modeling comprises three major steps. Step 1 is the geometry-free determination of the extra-widelane (EWL) formed between the two closest L-band carrier measurements, directly from the two corresponding code measurements. Step 2 forms the second EWL signal and resolves the integer ambiguity with a geometry-based estimator alone or together with the first EWL. This is followed by a procedure to correct for the first-order ionospheric delay using the two ambiguity-fixed widelane (WL) signals derived from the integer-fixed EWL signals. Step 3 finds an independent narrow-lane (NL) signal, which is used together with a refined WL to resolve NL ambiguity with geometry-based integer estimation and search algorithms. As a result, the above two AR processes performed with WL/NL and EWL/WL signals respectively, either in sequence or in parallel, can support real time kinematic (RTK) positioning over baselines of tens to hundreds of kilometres, thus enabling centimetre-to-decimentre positioning at the local, regional and even global scales in the future.     

Characterization of Doppler collision and its impact on carrier phase ambiguity resolution using geostationary satellites

GPS Solutions - Doppler collision is a unique phenomenon in GNSS where tracking errors are introduced in the measurements due to cross-correlation between two or more satellites. It occurs when the...     

长距离网络RTK基准站间整周模糊度的快速解算

由于电离层延迟、对流层延迟等系统误差具有随测站间距离增加而相关性降低的特性,长距离情况下准确快速得到载波相位整周模糊度十分困难.因此文章提出了一种长距离网络RTK基准站间双差整周模糊度的快速解算方法,该方法利用M-W组合观测值进行双差宽巷整周模糊度的计算,结合无电离层组合观测值进行基准站间双差载波相位整周模糊度的确定,且不需线性化、不需解求方程组,各双差整周模糊度之间相互独立.最后通过实测数据进行算法验证,证明了该方法能够快速、可靠地解算长距离基准站间的双差整周模糊度.