Using Allan variance to analyze the error characteristics of GNSS positioning |
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Authors: | Xiaoji Niu Qijin Chen Quan Zhang Hongping Zhang Jieming Niu Kejie Chen Chuang Shi Jingnan Liu |
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Institution: | 1. GNSS Research Center, Wuhan University, No.129, Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, People’s Republic of China 2. School of Geodesy and Geomatics, Wuhan University, No.129, Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei, 430079, People’s Republic of China
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Abstract: | Currently, we evaluate the positioning accuracy of GNSS mainly by providing statistical values that can represent the overall error level, such as CEP, RMS, 2DRMS, and maximum error. These are solid indicators of the general performance of the GNSS positioning. But some applications like GNSS/INS integrated system require a detailed analysis of the error characteristics and knowledge of the precise error model. This requirement necessitates the modeling of the error components of the GNSS positioning solutions. In our research, the Allan variance method is proposed to analyze the GNSS positioning errors, describe the error characteristics, and build the corresponding error models. Based on our research, four dominant noise terms are identified in the GNSS positioning solutions, that is, 1st order Gauss-Markov process, Gaussian white noise, random walk noise, and flicker noise, which indicates that white noise is not always enough and appropriate to model GNSS positioning errors for some applications. The results show that the Allan variance is a feasible and effective way to analyze the error characteristics of the GNSS positioning solutions. |
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