GPS中频信号快速捕获技术分析

为解决GPS中频信号快速捕获问题,在介绍GPS码相位和载频信号捕获原理的基础上,重点阐述了基于FFT的并行GPS中频信号快速捕获方法,同时在非相干累加、接收信噪比、先验信息等方面分析了提高中频信号快速捕获的可能性,最后利用一组GPS实测数据对上述分析进行了的仿真计算。仿真结果表明基于FFT技术的中频信号快速捕获方法具有抗干扰、捕获速度快和检测低信噪比信号的能力,可以满足GPS软件接收机定位的要求。     

CORDIC算法实现GPS信号捕获研究

在GPS接收机中,对GPS信号的捕获是最为关键的第一步。对GPS信号中伪码的初始相位和信号载频的估计是捕获的两个基本任务。在某些特定的环境下,比如室内、城市街道、树林,对信号的捕获变得困难。针对这个困难可以通过提高估计精度以减少估计误差带来的相关损失。但是信号累积和估计精度的提高都需要极大地增加运算量。本文提出了将CORDIC算法引入到GPS接收机,在保证大运算量的情况下,实现快速的计算时间。介绍了GPS信号捕获的基本原理,讨论了使用CORDIC算法的必要性以及实现方法。最后通过仿真验证了CORDIC算法能够有效提高GPS接收机的捕获速度。     

基于软件实现GPS信号捕获以及获取精确载波频率

捕获模块是实现GPS软件接收机的重要组成部分。本文立足于通过软件的方法实现GPS信号的捕获,由捕获的结果得到准确而精度更高的载波频移,从而对降低跟踪环路的设计复杂性有利。作者先用GPS串行搜索捕获和并行搜索捕获这两种传统的方法对GPS信号进行捕获,在此基础上尝试采用一种降低频率搜索步长并结合二次曲线拟合的方法以获取高精度的载波频率,进而更好地提高整个捕获准确性以及精度,经过分析后,得到了一些较有意义的结论。     

一种基于FFT的GPS中频信号捕获方法

本文针对GPS导航接收机对定位信号快速捕获的要求,给出了基于FFT并行运算的GPS中频信号快速捕获方法,同时在非相干累加、接收信噪比、先验信息、弱信号等方面分析了提高中频信号快速捕获的关键技术。数据实验表明：基于FFT的快速捕获方法具有抗干扰、捕获速度快和可捕获低信噪信号的能力,满足GPS接收机快速定位的要求。     

一种改进的GPS微弱信号捕获方法

介绍了GPSL1载波中C/A码的捕获算法,以快速傅立叶变换为基础,采用相关积分和非相关积分对较长的信号进行处理,实现对GPS微弱信号的捕获.为验证这一算法,利用一组在室内采集的GPS L1C/A码IF数据,采用一般的信号捕获方法和改进的信号捕获方法分别进行了处理.结果显示,采用改进的方法捕获到了较微弱的GPS信号,提高了接收机的灵敏度.     

基于MapX Mobile开发的个人移动导航系统

随着导航技术的发展，个人移动导航系统成为人们关注的热点。本文介绍了一种基于MaoX Mobile开发的个人移动导航系统，实现GPS信号的接收和处理、GPS信号点的地图匹配。通过对地图上导航点、线的设置，可以在PDA上准确、快速地进行自主导航。     

GPS／AGPS位置及速度测量模块

Fujitsu公司推出一种适用于导航、综合信息技术及跟综业务的模块，这种只有1平方英寸的模块叫做GPS／AGPS芯片，它可安装到到现有的GPS系统中，该模块可捕获和跟踪室内、市区峡谷环境中低于-157．5dBm的信号，并可解译信号电平约为-145dBm的导航数据。这种可测量位置、速度和时间的模块采用了Fujitsu公司生产的MB87Q 2040GPS／AGPS基带处理器，该处理器具有新的解码算法，并可达到44000个有效的相关器。     

弱GPS信号捕获算法的仿真实验研究

针对低信噪比环境下导航的需要,文章对低信噪比环境下弱GPS信号捕获算法进行了分析,重点对相关累加、非相关累加以及多重数据位循环相关累加捕获算法的信号处理流程和算法捕获性能进行讨论。通过特定的硬件装置获得真实的GPS信号,利用Matlab对上述3种常用的弱GPS信号捕获算法进行计算机仿真研究。根据理论分析和仿真结果可以看出,多重数据位循环相关捕获算法更适合检测低信噪比环境下的GPS信号。     

GPS软件接收机精确载波频率捕获算法分析与实现

采用基于快速傅里叶变换（FFT）的并行码相位搜索捕获算法实现GPS信号的捕获,根据相位关系对载波频率进行精化,使其满足跟踪模块的需求。在分析算法的基础上,通过对模拟信号和实测数据进行捕获实验,实现了对载波频率的精化,获得精确频率可直接用于后续跟踪环路。     

GPS软件接收机仿真实验及算法验证

在分析基于软件无线电GPS接收机结构的基础上,在基于PC软件接收机信号处理系统上采用模拟的数字中频信号,对软件接收机信号捕获、跟踪算法进行了分析和验证。信号捕获阶段给出了基于快速傅利叶变换FFT的快速搜索原理和结果,并采用跟踪阶段Q支路信号的统计特性分析了捕获门限和误警概率的关系,给出了一种捕获门限的优化方法;跟踪阶段对系统采用的数字锁相环(PLL)进行了分析,并对I/Q解调原理进行了解析和验证。     

弱GPS/GLONASS信号捕获算法研究

本文给出了GPS/GLONASS双模接收机的总体设计方案,重点对弱信号环境下的接收机信号捕获进行了讨论,采用并行码相位搜索方法和改进的循环相关算法分别对GLONASS信号和GPS信号进行捕获;并利用真实数据对双模接收机性能进行了仿真研究,重点对接收机捕获弱信号的能力,以及在不同信噪比和不同累加数据长度下的捕获概率进行了讨论,结果表明该双模接收机在不需要较长数据长度的情况下能够捕获低信噪比环境下的卫星导航信号,提高了接收机的灵敏度。     

A new algorithm for fine acquisition of GPS carrier frequency

Design of a GPS signal acquisition algorithm is a trade-off between improvement of the acquisition frequency resolution and reduction in the acquisition time. A new algorithm is proposed to acquire the carrier frequency accurately by correlation of the GPS signal after completion of the coarse acquisition of the signals. The CA code in a period of 1 ms is stripped off first. Then, several local replica carriers are generated and mixed with the CA-code-stripped data. Finally, the mixed data are integrated to detect the carrier frequency accurately. By analyzing the correlated integration result, the algorithm performance is evaluated on the aspects of the computational load, the effects of the carrier-to-noise ratio, and the navigation data transition. Performance of the proposed method is verified by simulations and experiments.     

The Mitigation of Multipath Errors by Strobe Correlators in GPS/GLONASS Receivers

An effective method of decreasing multipath errors in GPS or GPS/GLONASS receivers by changing delay lock loop correlator reference signal is discussed. Unlike other approaches, this method does not lead to apparatus complication, power comsumption increase, or augmentation of digital processor load. This method eliminates the multipath error completely if the difference in delays of direct and reflected signal is more than 30 m, and decreases this error for smaller delays. The cost of such decrease is that the noise error is decreased. However, the noise error is much less dangerous than the multipath one because of its smaller value and much shorter correlation interval. Calculated and experimental data for the method are given for multipath and noise errors. ? 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

弱GPS信号捕获算法及其仿真研究

为满足低信噪比环境下的导航需要,介绍了一种基于改进循环相关的GPS基带信号捕获算法。本文借助于GPS信号基带数学模型以及FFT技术,从理论层面上对捕获算法的信号处理流程以及捕获性能进行了分析;并利用真实GPS基带数据对算法在低信噪比环境下的检测概率和捕获能力进行了重点仿真,仿真结果显示算法在低信噪比环境下是有效的,能够提高低信噪比环境下的检测概率和提高GPS接收机的检测灵敏度。     

<Emphasis Type="Italic">sub</Emphasis>ATTO indoor GPS – pitfalls,solutions and performance using a conventional correlator

A key requirement for emergency call location (e.g. E911), for robust operation of location-based m-commerce systems and for telematics systems is that the location technology be able to operate in urban canyons and inside buildings. We start from a definition of the target environments, which includes multi-level parking garages, office buildings and homes, but not underground parking garages or tunnels. Based on experience in these target environments and understanding of typical applications we derive specific requirements for sensitivity and acquisition speed. The primary problems associated with weak signal operation are as follows. (1) In conventional GPS receivers sampling at the correlator output typically occurs at a sampling interval of the order of 1 ms. With weak signals, however, the signal-to-noise ratio of these samples is too low to support lock-in of a phase-locked or frequency-locked loop. (2) With weak signals, the signal-to-noise ratio is too low to support the extraction of the 50BPS navigation message from the signal. Therefore, aiding data is required from an external source. (3) Because the data cannot be extracted, it is not possible for the receiver to synchronize to the incoming bits, words or subframes. Therefore, it is not possible to construct pseudoranges without prior information. (4) The paper describes Sigtec Navigation's subATTO technology. This technology provides sensitivity down to –185 dBW (19 dBHz assuming NF of 1.5 dB and no other implementation loss). This is 5 dB below an attoWatt (10^–18 W) and has been shown to provide reliable positioning inside buildings, multi-level parking garages and in urban canyons without any aiding at all. The paper describes the patented signal processing scheme, how ambiguity resolution and time synchronization are achieved, the wireless assistance technique, the acquisition strategy and the use of scanning channels. Results are presented from trials in a multi-level parking garage. The results obtained in most parking garages are similar to these in terms of availability of fixes, signal strengths received and location accuracy achieved. The performance achieved in multi-level parking garages is rarely worse than this. One of the major impediments to practical application of weak signal-processing schemes is the limited dynamic range imposed by the GPS C/A code signal structure. This problem is discussed along with the problems of multipath distortion in the context of telematics operation in urban canyons. A realistic urban accuracy goal of 20 m for 95% of fixes is proposed based on experience with GPS and dead reckoning. Enhancements under development will provide sensitivity of –188 dBW, which will provide continuous availability within a broader range of indoor environments. For practical applications, this will require the use of modern 'search engine' hardware for acceptable acquisition speed. As the paper shows, this sensitivity is near the practical limit of sensitivity with acceptable acquisition times and dynamic capability. Electronic Publication     

A scheme for weak GPS signal acquisition aided by SINS information

In order to enhance the acquisition performance of global positioning system (GPS) receivers in weak signal conditions, a high-sensitivity acquisition scheme aided by strapdown inertial navigation system (SINS) information is proposed. The carrier Doppler shift and Doppler rate are pre-estimated with SINS aiding and GPS ephemeris, so that the frequency search space is reduced, and the dynamic effect on the acquisition sensitivity is mitigated effectively. Meanwhile, to eliminate the signal-to-noise ratio gain attenuation caused by data bit transitions, an optimal estimation of the unknown data bits is implemented with the Viterbi algorithm. A differential correction method is then utilized to improve the acquisition accuracy of Doppler shift and therefore to meet the requirement of carrier-tracking loop initialization. Finally, the reacquisition experiments of weak GPS signals are implemented in short signal blockage situations. The simulation results show that the proposed scheme can significantly improve the acquisition accuracy and sensitivity and shorten the reacquisition time.     

GPS信号FFT捕获的GPU实现

缩短GPS接收机冷启动时间一直是GPS领域的热点问题,而决定冷启动时间的关键是捕获速度。针对快速付里叶变换（FFT）捕获算法的并行运算特点和图形处理单元（GPU）适合于进行并行的优势,简单介绍了FFT捕获算法原理和对比了GPU与FPGA的特点,重点设计了各通道和各频点均进行并行计算的FFT捕获算法的GPU实现方案。利用实测的GPS中频数据初步验证了本文捕获方案的正确性和运行时间。试验结果表明：与基于CPU的捕获方案相比,本文的捕获方案对卫星PRN和CA码相位的捕获结果完全正确,而捕获时间大幅度缩短了。