A Low Complexity GNSS Array Signal Angle of Arrival (AoA) Estimation Algorithm and Validation

Authors

  • Boyi Wang 1Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, USA 2School of EIC, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
  • Yafeng Li 1Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, USA,3School of Automation, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
  • Nagaraj Channarayapatna Shivaramaiah Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
  • Dennis M. Akos Dept. of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, USA

Keywords:

AoA, GNSS, GPS, Matlab, SDR, Array Signal

Abstract

Adaptive antenna array techniques are widely utilized to reject multipath and interference errors in Global Navigation Satellite System receivers (GNSS). Several methods have been proposed to tackle this issue. However, one severe problem for existing methods is the implementation complexity as GNSS receivers usually work under a high-dynamic receiving environment, thus may have the requirement of rapid angle estimates. In this paper, we propose a low complexity GNSS array signal estimation algorithm. Live data validation shows that the estimated AoA values can be used to improve the Carrier-to-Noise-Ratio by 1~4 dB-Hz.

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Published

2021-07-22

How to Cite

[1]
Boyi Wang, Yafeng Li, Nagaraj Channarayapatna Shivaramaiah, and Dennis M. Akos, “A Low Complexity GNSS Array Signal Angle of Arrival (AoA) Estimation Algorithm and Validation”, ACES Journal, vol. 33, no. 10, pp. 1164–1170, Jul. 2021.

Issue

2018: Vol 33 Iss 10

Section

General Submission