Aircraft traffic management on the airport surface using VHF datalink for CNS

Aircraft traffic management on the airport surface will require the effective utilization of communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS). This paper describes an experiment which provides a glimpse of future automation. The experiment combines precision surface radar, high-accuracy differential GPS (DGPS) position determination, automatic dependent surveillance (ADS), and ground and airborne automation systems able to intercommunicate via a VHF data link. In particular, this paper describes the air/ground communications provided by the VHF Data Link. Two classes of messages are processed: continual and ad hoc. The former include DGPS corrections, ADS messages and target data. The latter include graphical taxi clearances and hold bar set-reset information. The work described in this paper is the result of a cooperative venture among NASA, Westinghouse-Norden Systems and ARINC     

基于全站仪的天文观测与DGPS组合测量方法研究

根据天文方位测量原理,结合全站仪高精度的基线测量功能和DGPS位置测量,对海陆工程测量中目标点或线进行精确解算,测量出目标点位置和基准线的方位,进一步拓展全站仪方位测量功能,解决诸如建筑施工、港口建设、航道疏浚、导管架安装、罗经安装及校准等基准方位、位置标定及复测,使不同作业环境下的位置和方位测量、校准更加简捷、快速,...     

基于参考站误差估计的GNSS区域增强技术

研究了应用于民航航路、铁路、内河水运等领域的分布式卫星导航区域增强系统的定位方法,分析了参考站误差、单参考站电离层和对流层误差,提出了一种基于参考站误差估计的多站差分GNSS区域增强技术。仿真结果表明,该方法可减小参考站误差对多站差分的影响,解决现有技术中单差分系统用户与地面站的距离增加定位误差增大的问题,并增加了定位精度,同时提高了系统的可靠性和覆盖效率。     

Differential GPS/inertial navigation approach/landing flight testresults

In November 1990, a differential GPS/inertial flight test was conducted to acquire a system performance database and demonstrate automatic landing using an integrated differential GPS/INS with barometric and radar altimeters. Flight test results obtained from postflight data analysis are presented. These results include characteristics of DGPS/inertial error, using a laser tracker as a reference. In addition, data are provided on the magnitude of the differential correlations and vertical channel performance with and without radar altimeter augmentation. Flight test results show one sigma DGPS/inertial horizontal errors of 9 ft and one sigma DGPS inertial vertical errors of 15 ft. Without selective availability effects, the differential corrections are less than 10 ft and are dominated by receiver unique errors over the time period of an approach. Therefore, the one sigma performance of the autonomous GPS (8-ft horizontal and 20-ft vertical) is very similar to the DGPS/inertial performance. Postprocessed results also demonstrate significant improvements in vertical channel performance when GPS/inertial is aided with radar altimeter along with a low-resolution terrain map     

RESEARCH ON THE METHODS OF IMPROVING DGPS POSITIONING PRECISION

A DGPS positioning model is described, and the elements that influence DGPS positioning precision are analyzed in detail. On this basis, the methods of improving DGPS positioning precision are proposed which include increasing updating rate of DGPS correction, building extended DGPS system and improving quality of DGPS correction signal. In the intelligent monitor and control system of the public transport in Beijing, these methods improve the vehicle positioning precision to 2～5m.     

Forward error correction for radiobeacon broadcast of differentialGPS data

Marine radiobeacon networks are being used to broadcast differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) corrections to marine users. The correction data digitally modulate signals from some of the existing marine radiobeacons, which operate in the 285 to 325 kHz band, creating DGPS/radiobeacons. The corrections improve the accuracy of the GPS fix from 100 m to 5-10 m, and provide position fixing service for many marine applications which are too demanding for the normal GPS service. Forward error correction can be used to improve the reliability or range of the DGPS/radiobeacon signal. The improvements made possible by channel coding are analyzed, and a code for DGPS/radiobeacons is recommended     

无人机下滑着陆DGPS/INS导航及引导系统的仿真与试验研究

介绍了一种采用输出校正方式DGPS/INS组合导航系统引导无人机下滑着陆的方案。给出了该方案的数学模型,对组合导航系统进行了数字仿真,并在数字仿真的基础上进行了动态跑车试验,验证了所设计的输出校正方式DGPS/INS组合导航系统能够满足引导无人机自动下滑着陆的精度要求。     

靶场GNSS增强、监测与评估系统建设构想

针对靶场GNSS（全球导航卫星系统）增强、监测与评估的测量精度和可靠性保障、异常分析和电磁环境监测等复杂技术需求,明确了靶场GNSS增强、监测与评估的概念,分析了各类方法的特点,确定了以大范围基准站网为主干,采用广域差分增强和地面完好性通道监测满足提高测量精度和可靠性主要需求,采用车载信号监测和干扰监测一体化系统满足不同区域间发的异常分析和电磁环境监测需求的技术路线.设计了系统体系架构,重点分析了系统实时工作模式和数据处理流程,为系统建设提供了有益的参考.     

Analysis of airborne GPS multipath effects using high-fidelity EM models

Airborne GPS systems are being upgraded to provide sufficient positioning accuracy to support automatic landing operations in low visibility conditions. This is made possible by differential GPS (DGPS), in which the errors common to the airborne receiver and ground station are removed by knowledge of the latter's precise location. However, errors specific to the airborne system remain, of which the dominant components are receiver noise and multipath. To support the assessment of the integrity of the signal in space, these residual errors are incorporated in a statistically based error model, designated as the "standard model." The standard model is defined as the standard deviation of a Gaussian distribution that overbounds the residual pseudo-range (PR) error. It relates the standard deviation of the overbounding distribution to the elevation angle of the satellite relative to the local level coordinate system. The international community is currently developing improved standards to enable DGPS systems to support landings in the worst visibility conditions (i.e., CAT III). As a part of this development, the standard model for multipath is being re-evaluated and an improved model is sought. In order to better characterize the residual multipath errors, tools for accurate calculation of the airframe scattering effects are needed. Development of such tools is the subject of this paper. A new method for accurately computing pseudo-range error, based on the use of high-fidelity EM models, is described. This approach provides new insight into the mechanisms causing multipath error.     

The Digital Information Facility

The acceptance and implementation of advanced digital avionics and flight control systems is dependent on the successful integration of these systems into the current and future National Airspace System (NAS). This paper describes a digital avionics systems research facility known as the Digital Information Facility (DIF) developed to provide researchers with the ground systems and air-to-ground interfaces needed to conduct and document experiments involving a mix of new technologies within the existing NAS infrastructure. The DIF supports four NAS functions: Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), Flight Information Services (FIS), Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) navigation, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). The DIF also includes the capability to record pilot and air traffic management interactions and document research participant observations. The DIF capability includes connectivity to flight test and simulated aircraft in a fully immersive Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) environment.     

Medium frequency broadcast of differential GPS data

The broadcast performance of DGPS (differential global positioning systems)/radio beacons is studied. It is found that a combination of receiver limiting and forward error corrections is very effective against the atmospheric noise which characterizes the MF band. This combination significantly reduces the probability of bit error and the average time between differential updates. The authors compute the probability of link outage versus range, and find that forward error correction significantly increases DGPS/radio beacon coverage. It is found that groundwave/skywave interference slightly increases the probability of outage at moderate ranges. An estimate is made of the expected duration of outage for the DGPS/radio beacon signal. All results are based on analytical and experimental results     

Ranging airport pseudolite for local area augmentation

This paper discusses the integration of an airport pseudolite (APL) into a local area augmented differential GPS based precision approach system. A prototype architecture is described that is being used to develop requirements for the local area augmentation system. Key features of this prototype system are presented along with its current performance. Key features discussed include the use of a multipath limiting antenna, APL signal structure factors, a unique APL automatic gain control, and GPS blanking technique to maximize APL tracking performance, while minimizing the electromagnetic interference to nominal DGPS performance     

ARTEMIS: a positioning system

ARTEMIS is an acronym for: automatic ranging theodolite emitting microwave signals. The reference direction in azimuth is obtained by mounting a theodolite on the antenna, aiming it at a known position in the field and adjusting the azimuth reading. About 300 ARTEMIS sets, in various configurations, have been sold and, in spite of its much higher price when compared with DGPS, sales are continuing. Many sets were made gastight in view of security requirements on platforms. It is shown how a plotter can determine the course driven by a car on the road. The pen indicates accurately where the car was on the map. Advances in the technique of optical angle encoders are discussed     

Phase modulated DGPS transmitter implemented with a clamped-mode resonant converter

A clamped-mode resonant converter (CMRC) is proposed to be used as a transmitter which broadcasts correction signals in a differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). The digital information of the DGPS modulates the carrier with different modulation methods minimum shift keying (MSK) (recommended for the marine radiobeacon band), stepped binary phase shift keying (S-BPSK) and BPSK. The first two methods allow keeping the converter's operation in soft switching mode. Extensive trials under impedance mismatch and modulation conditions confirm that the soft switching mode is preserved.     

我院建成航空卫星通信实验地球站

在世界范围内实现新的通信、导航和监视／空中交通管理，能改善空中交通服务，减少运营费用和提高飞行安全等。中国民航学院建成航空卫星移动通信实验地球站，为研究新航行系统、试验自动相关监视等，创造了良好条件     

差分GPS在飞行试验中的应用

ＧＰＳ是美国正在大力发展的高精度卫星导航系统。主要叙述差分ＧＰＳ在飞行试验中的应用，首先介绍ＧＰＳ的伪距测量定位原理和测速原理，ＤＧＰＳ提高定位精度的原理。     

天线整流罩对GNSS观测值与定位精度影响研究

当前大部分城市为保护卫星连续运行参考站(CORS)系统基准站天线安装了整流罩,但天线整流罩对观测值以及基准站坐标影响的研究仍显不足。为解决基于广州CORS(GZCORS)的网络RTK高程测量存在较大偏差的问题,基于2016—2021年观测站数据,以及拆除基准站天线罩前后的观测数据质量与定位效果相关分析,对天线整流罩对GNSS观测值与高程定位精度的影响进行了深入探究,并分别进行了静态仿动态和城市车载动态定位测试验证。研究结果显示,天线整流罩在一定程度上会增加原始观测值的多路径效应影响,降低约10%的数据可用率,并对基准站高程定位结果产生1～14 cm的系统性偏差,进而影响用户RTK高程定位效果。定位结果显示,拆除基准站天线罩后,基于GZCORS的RTK水平定位均方根误差(RMS)为1 cm左右,高程定位精度RMS为2 cm左右;城市场景下车辆动态定位精度RMS为15～20 cm,满足车道级定位性能。     

临时航线运行效果评估研究

依托2012—2015年福建空管分局进近情况及福州长乐国际机场航班延误情况，由专家及一线管制员为各因素不同延误等级所占比重进行打分，建立延误等级模型，再通过打分情况建立物元评估模型，得出关联隶属度评估机场综合延误程度，以及使用临时航线前后延误程度的变化，最后，得到了福州长乐机场延误影响因素及综合延误程度的定性定量分析结果。     

Detection of interference/jamming and spoofing in a DGPS-aidedinertial system

Previous research at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has resulted in the design of a differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) aided INS-based (inertial navigation system) precision landing system (PLS) capable of meeting the FAA precision requirements for instrument landings. The susceptibility of DGPS transmissions to both intentional and nonintentional interference/jamming and spoofing must be addressed before DGPS may be safely used as a major component of such a critical navigational device. This research applies multiple model adaptive estimation (MMAE) techniques to the problem of detecting and identifying interference/jamming and spoofing in the DGPS signal. Such an MMAE is composed of a bank of parallel filters, each hypothesizing a different failure status, along with an evaluation of the current probability of each hypothesis being correct, to form a probability-weighted average state estimate as an output. For interference/jamming degradation represented as increased measurement noise variance, simulation results show that, because of the good failure detection and isolation (FDI) performance using MMAE, the blended navigation performance is essentially that of a single extended Kalman filter (EKF) artificially informed of the actual interference noise variance. However, a standard MMAE is completely unable to detect spoofing failures (modeled as a bias or ramp offset signal directly added to the measurement). This work describes a moving-bank pseudoresidual MMAE (PRMMAE) to detect and identify such spoofing. Using the PRMMAE algorithm, spoofing is very effectively detected and isolated; the resulting navigation performance is equivalent to that of an EKF operating in an environment without spoofing     

基于SPSS的终端区交通流态势评估

空中交通管理工作的实施必须以准确掌握各航线运行状况及其发展趋势为基础和前提。对终端区交通流的运行态势进行评估，即是对交通流实时运行状态及发展趋势进行分析。对终端区空中交通流进行现状评估，确定各个交通流参数的时序分布，评价终端区交通流运行状态。借助SPSS统计软件，剖析参数变量之间存在的关系，以线性回归模型为基础模型，了解变量之间如何相互影响，获取终端区流量出现拥塞的时段，反映终端区交通流特性。