Subcarrier modulated signals are widely used in the new generation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS)to improve spectral compatibility and ranging accuracy.The unique structure of subcarrier modulated signal...Subcarrier modulated signals are widely used in the new generation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS)to improve spectral compatibility and ranging accuracy.The unique structure of subcarrier modulated signals poses an ambiguity threat to acquisition and tracking,rendering traditional GNSS signal processing algorithms unsuitable.Designing unambiguous acquisition and tracking as well as observation extraction techniques for subcarrier modulated signals that can realize the high ranging accuracy potential while avoiding the ambiguity threat is a topic of common interest in both academia and industry.Numerous studies have addressed the ambiguity elimination problem of subcarrier modulated signals.However,to the best of our knowledge,no updated reviews on this topic reflecting recent advances in the field have been presented in the past few years.On the one hand,the unique composite subcarrier modulated signal structure in the B1 and B2 bands of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS)and the E5 band of the Galileo satellite navigation system(Galileo)has been gradually emphasized by academics.On the other hand,unambiguous processing methods for subcarrier modulated signals based on multidimensional tracking loops have flourished,which provides a new way to solve the ambiguity problem.An overview of the most representative subcarrier modulated signal processing techniques,focusing on the achievements made in the last decade,is presented in this article,which can be a starting point for the researchers who start their study in this area.Furthermore,we aim to present a complete review on the recent breakthroughs that have taken place within this research area,providing links to the most interesting and successful advances in this research field.Remaining challenges with prospects are also given.展开更多
The Galileo E1 open service （OS） and the global positioning system （GPS） L1C are intending to use the multiplexed binary offset carrier （MBOC） modulation in E1/L1 band, including both pilot and data components. ...The Galileo E1 open service （OS） and the global positioning system （GPS） L1C are intending to use the multiplexed binary offset carrier （MBOC） modulation in E1/L1 band, including both pilot and data components. The impact of data and pilot codes cross-correlation on the distortion of the discriminator function （i.e., the S-curve） is investigated, when only the pilot （or data） components of MBOC signals are tracked. It is shown that the modulation schemes and the receiver configuration （e.g., the correlator spacing） strongly affect the S-curve bias. In this paper, two methods are proposed to optimize the data/pilot code pairs of Galileo E1 OS and GPS L1C. The optimization goal is to obtain the minimum average S-curve bias when tracking only the pilot components a the specific correlator spacing. Figures of merit, such as S-curve bias, correlation loss and code tracking variance have been adopted for analyzing and comparing the un-optimized and optimized code pairs. Simulation results show that the optimized data/pilot code pairs could significantly mitigate the intra-channel codes cross-correlation, and then improve the code tracking performance of MBOC signals.展开更多
We propose a new multipath mitigation technique based on cross-correlation function for the new cosine phased binary off-set carrier （cosine-BOC） modulated signals, which will most likely be employed in both Europea...We propose a new multipath mitigation technique based on cross-correlation function for the new cosine phased binary off-set carrier （cosine-BOC） modulated signals, which will most likely be employed in both European Galileo system and Chinese Compass system. This technique is implemented to create an optimum cross-correlation function via designing the modulated symbols of the local signal. And the structure of the code tracking loop for cosine-BOC signals is quite simple including only two real correlators. Results demonstrate that the technique efficiently eliminates the ranging errors in the medium and long multipath regions with respect to the conventional receiver correlation techniques.展开更多
A new acquisition and tracking method is proposed for signal processing under the new signal system structure of Beidou-3 navigation satellite system(BDS-3). By starting with the analysis of the characteristics and si...A new acquisition and tracking method is proposed for signal processing under the new signal system structure of Beidou-3 navigation satellite system(BDS-3). By starting with the analysis of the characteristics and signal structure of the new signal, the local replica of the ranging code and the study of the characteristics of the ranging code are completed, which proves that the method in this paper can be used in the subsequent acquisition and tracking process. The fast Fourier transformation(FFT) search based on longer coherence time and the adaptive phase-frequency switching carrier tracking loop are proposed for signals in different modulation modes. The actual signal of Beidou-3 satellite is sampled by local experiment, and the acquisition and tracking of the Beidou-3 satellite multi-band signal is finally completed. The tracking results verify the feasibility of the proposed acquisition and tracking method.展开更多
In order to ensure that Chinese BeiDou satellite navigation system runs smoothly,the assessment of signal quality has become a significant task.Alternative binary offset carrier(AltBOC)is BeiDou B2 frequency signal.Th...In order to ensure that Chinese BeiDou satellite navigation system runs smoothly,the assessment of signal quality has become a significant task.Alternative binary offset carrier(AltBOC)is BeiDou B2 frequency signal.The acquisition of BeiDou signal is processed in off-line mode and the evaluation is performed by taking signal power spectrum,eye diagram,constellation,correlation,loss and s-curve deviation on AltBOC as signal quality evaluation parameters.The results illustrate that the new system signal,namely AltBOC signal,has the best performance in code tracking precision,anti-jamming and anti-multipath.展开更多
The Galileo navigation satellite system(Galileo)E5 Alternative Binary Offset Carrier(AltBOC)signal brings various challenges due to its complex modulation,wide bandwidth,and multi-peaked auto-correlation function.Whil...The Galileo navigation satellite system(Galileo)E5 Alternative Binary Offset Carrier(AltBOC)signal brings various challenges due to its complex modulation,wide bandwidth,and multi-peaked auto-correlation function.While wideband tracking needs to solve the ambiguity problem and design dedicated baseband channels,the single-sideband cannot have the outstanding performance of the AltBOC signal.We propose a new tracking method called“Double Sideband Combined Tracking”(DSCT),which can fully exploit the AltBOC signal’s code tracking accuracy without ambiguity and ensure compatibility with Binary Phase Shift Keying(BPSK)processing channels,easily implemented in hardware.The DSCT employs one phase locked loop and one delay locked loop to track the carrier and code,respectively.The double-sideband correlation results used by the two loops are recovered by coherently combining the singlesideband correlation results of the two BPSK channels.Meanwhile,the combined model,the loop discriminator,and the ambiguity detection of the DSCT are discussed.Furthermore,the code tracking error caused by thermal noise is modeled and analyzed.The test results based on real Galileo E5 signals show that the DSCT exhibits better or comparable code tracking accuracy to the AltBOC wideband tracking method.When the loop falsely locks onto a sidepeak,the DSCT can quickly detect and re-lock on the main peak.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,under Grant No.42274018,and National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant 2021YFA0716600。
文摘Subcarrier modulated signals are widely used in the new generation of Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS)to improve spectral compatibility and ranging accuracy.The unique structure of subcarrier modulated signals poses an ambiguity threat to acquisition and tracking,rendering traditional GNSS signal processing algorithms unsuitable.Designing unambiguous acquisition and tracking as well as observation extraction techniques for subcarrier modulated signals that can realize the high ranging accuracy potential while avoiding the ambiguity threat is a topic of common interest in both academia and industry.Numerous studies have addressed the ambiguity elimination problem of subcarrier modulated signals.However,to the best of our knowledge,no updated reviews on this topic reflecting recent advances in the field have been presented in the past few years.On the one hand,the unique composite subcarrier modulated signal structure in the B1 and B2 bands of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS)and the E5 band of the Galileo satellite navigation system(Galileo)has been gradually emphasized by academics.On the other hand,unambiguous processing methods for subcarrier modulated signals based on multidimensional tracking loops have flourished,which provides a new way to solve the ambiguity problem.An overview of the most representative subcarrier modulated signal processing techniques,focusing on the achievements made in the last decade,is presented in this article,which can be a starting point for the researchers who start their study in this area.Furthermore,we aim to present a complete review on the recent breakthroughs that have taken place within this research area,providing links to the most interesting and successful advances in this research field.Remaining challenges with prospects are also given.
基金National Basic Research Program of China(No.2010CB731805)
文摘The Galileo E1 open service （OS） and the global positioning system （GPS） L1C are intending to use the multiplexed binary offset carrier （MBOC） modulation in E1/L1 band, including both pilot and data components. The impact of data and pilot codes cross-correlation on the distortion of the discriminator function （i.e., the S-curve） is investigated, when only the pilot （or data） components of MBOC signals are tracked. It is shown that the modulation schemes and the receiver configuration （e.g., the correlator spacing） strongly affect the S-curve bias. In this paper, two methods are proposed to optimize the data/pilot code pairs of Galileo E1 OS and GPS L1C. The optimization goal is to obtain the minimum average S-curve bias when tracking only the pilot components a the specific correlator spacing. Figures of merit, such as S-curve bias, correlation loss and code tracking variance have been adopted for analyzing and comparing the un-optimized and optimized code pairs. Simulation results show that the optimized data/pilot code pairs could significantly mitigate the intra-channel codes cross-correlation, and then improve the code tracking performance of MBOC signals.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6117900461179005)
文摘We propose a new multipath mitigation technique based on cross-correlation function for the new cosine phased binary off-set carrier （cosine-BOC） modulated signals, which will most likely be employed in both European Galileo system and Chinese Compass system. This technique is implemented to create an optimum cross-correlation function via designing the modulated symbols of the local signal. And the structure of the code tracking loop for cosine-BOC signals is quite simple including only two real correlators. Results demonstrate that the technique efficiently eliminates the ranging errors in the medium and long multipath regions with respect to the conventional receiver correlation techniques.
文摘A new acquisition and tracking method is proposed for signal processing under the new signal system structure of Beidou-3 navigation satellite system(BDS-3). By starting with the analysis of the characteristics and signal structure of the new signal, the local replica of the ranging code and the study of the characteristics of the ranging code are completed, which proves that the method in this paper can be used in the subsequent acquisition and tracking process. The fast Fourier transformation(FFT) search based on longer coherence time and the adaptive phase-frequency switching carrier tracking loop are proposed for signals in different modulation modes. The actual signal of Beidou-3 satellite is sampled by local experiment, and the acquisition and tracking of the Beidou-3 satellite multi-band signal is finally completed. The tracking results verify the feasibility of the proposed acquisition and tracking method.
文摘In order to ensure that Chinese BeiDou satellite navigation system runs smoothly,the assessment of signal quality has become a significant task.Alternative binary offset carrier(AltBOC)is BeiDou B2 frequency signal.The acquisition of BeiDou signal is processed in off-line mode and the evaluation is performed by taking signal power spectrum,eye diagram,constellation,correlation,loss and s-curve deviation on AltBOC as signal quality evaluation parameters.The results illustrate that the new system signal,namely AltBOC signal,has the best performance in code tracking precision,anti-jamming and anti-multipath.
基金This research is funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFB0505803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41974024).
文摘The Galileo navigation satellite system(Galileo)E5 Alternative Binary Offset Carrier(AltBOC)signal brings various challenges due to its complex modulation,wide bandwidth,and multi-peaked auto-correlation function.While wideband tracking needs to solve the ambiguity problem and design dedicated baseband channels,the single-sideband cannot have the outstanding performance of the AltBOC signal.We propose a new tracking method called“Double Sideband Combined Tracking”(DSCT),which can fully exploit the AltBOC signal’s code tracking accuracy without ambiguity and ensure compatibility with Binary Phase Shift Keying(BPSK)processing channels,easily implemented in hardware.The DSCT employs one phase locked loop and one delay locked loop to track the carrier and code,respectively.The double-sideband correlation results used by the two loops are recovered by coherently combining the singlesideband correlation results of the two BPSK channels.Meanwhile,the combined model,the loop discriminator,and the ambiguity detection of the DSCT are discussed.Furthermore,the code tracking error caused by thermal noise is modeled and analyzed.The test results based on real Galileo E5 signals show that the DSCT exhibits better or comparable code tracking accuracy to the AltBOC wideband tracking method.When the loop falsely locks onto a sidepeak,the DSCT can quickly detect and re-lock on the main peak.
