Implementation of a vector-based tracking loop receiver in a pseudolite navigation system

Sensors (Basel). 2010;10(7):6324-46. doi: 10.3390/s100706324. Epub 2010 Jun 25.

Abstract

We propose a vector tracking loop (VTL) algorithm for an asynchronous pseudolite navigation system. It was implemented in a software receiver and experiments in an indoor navigation system were conducted. Test results show that the VTL successfully tracks signals against the near-far problem, one of the major limitations in pseudolite navigation systems, and could improve positioning availability by extending pseudolite navigation coverage.

Keywords: GPS; indoor navigation; pseudolite; software receiver; vector tracking loop.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Geographic Information Systems*
  • Software