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Analysis of Simulated Performance of Integrated Vector Tracking and Navigation Loops for GPS


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dc.contributor.advisorHodel, A. Scottedward
dc.contributor.advisorBevly, Daviden_US
dc.contributor.advisorTugnait, Jitendraen_US
dc.contributor.authorHamm, Christopheren_US
dc.date.accessioned2008-09-09T21:17:11Z
dc.date.available2008-09-09T21:17:11Z
dc.date.issued2005-12-15en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10415/378
dc.description.abstractAn alternative GPS signal tracking method that uses an extended Kalman-Bucy filter in place of traditional independent, parallel tracking loops is presented in this thesis. Furthermore, this method is extended into a combined tracking and navigation filter coupled with inertial sensors. This approach significantly reduces filter design complexity and allows for optimal navigation performance in a variety of conditions. Specifically, the proposed method is demonstrated under high dynamic platform motion while experiencing significant levels of jamming. A simulation in a single-axis configuration was used to compare the proposed method to an existing, aided fixed-gain method in order to ascertain the expected level of anti-jam performance as well as immunity to dynamic stress. Results from this simulation indicate a nominal, expected positioning performance improvement of 5 meters with improvements of up to 25 meters in some cases. Additionally, increased jamming immunity of 17 dB J/S was seen in the simulations. A simulation comparing IMU's of differing grades was also run to ascertain the proposed method's dependence upon inertial sensor quality.en_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.subjectElectrical and Computer Engineeringen_US
dc.titleAnalysis of Simulated Performance of Integrated Vector Tracking and Navigation Loops for GPSen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.embargo.lengthNO_RESTRICTIONen_US
dc.embargo.statusNOT_EMBARGOEDen_US

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