联盟号火箭发射6颗第二代“全球星”

2月6日，一枚俄罗斯联盟2—1a／“弗雷盖特”型运载火箭在拜科努尔发射场发射了美国全球星公司的第四组6颗第二代低轨移动通信卫星，为“全球星”系统在经历6年的服务质量下降后恢复全面运行创造了条件。这次发射由有阿里安航天公司参股的法俄合资斯达西姆公司代表阿里安公司进行。第二代卫星由泰雷兹邙可莱尼亚空间公司承造，2006年首批订购了24颗，每颗重700千克，设计寿命15年，是第一代卫星的两倍。它们由联盟号火箭分4组以一箭六星方式发射。前3组18颗卫星分别在2010年10月以及2011年7月和12月发射。24颗第二代卫星全部投入使用后，将同6颗发射较晚的第一代卫星一起，使双向语音服务得到恢复。此次发射的6颗卫星将在夏天之前投入使用。全球星公司2012年9月又同泰阿空间公司新签了一份合同，明确了加造6颗第二代卫星的费用。这6颗卫星将把第二代星座卫星数量提高到130颗。

俄罗斯一箭发射4颗美国通信卫星

10月21日，俄罗斯利用“联盟-FG”（Soyuz—FG）运载火箭从拜科努尔航天发射中心成功将4颗美国“全球星”备份通信卫星送入预定轨道，至此“全球星”系统在轨卫星数量达到60颗。

GNSS spoofing detection based on uncultivated wolf pack algorithm

In order to solve the problem that the global navigation satellite system（GNSS） receivers can hardly detect the GNSS spoofing when they are deceived by a spoofer,a model-based approach for the identification of the GNSS spoofing is proposed.First,a Hammerstein model is applied to model the spoofer/GNSS transmitter and the wireless channel.Then,a novel method based on the uncultivated wolf pack algorithm（UWPA） is proposed to estimate the model parameters.Taking the estimated model parameters as a feature vector,the identification of the spoofing is realized by comparing the Euclidean distance between the feature vectors.Simulations verify the effectiveness and the robustness of the proposed method.The results show that,compared with the other identification algorithms,such as least square（LS）,the iterative method and the bat-inspired algorithm（BA）,although the UWPA has a little more time-eomplexity than the LS and the BA algorithm,it has better estimation precision of the model parameters and higher identification rate of the GNSS spoofing,even for relative low signal-to-noise ratios.

DESIGN AND REALIZATION OF SINS/TWO-ANTENNA GPS INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM

The strapdown inertial navigation system （SINS）/two-antenna GPS integrated navigation system is discussed. Corresponding error and the measurement models are built, especially the double differenced GPS carrier phase model. The extended Kalman filtering is proposed. And the hardware composition and connection are designed to simulate the SINS/two-antenna GPS integrated navigation system. Results show that the performances of the system, the precision of the navigation and the positioning, the reliability and the practicability are im proved.

DESIGN & REALIZATION ON GPS/INS INTEGRATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM

This paper deals with the research of the GPS/INS integrated navigation system applying Extended Kalman Filter, which involves integrated principles, scheme and technology of combining with real INS and GPS receiver data. Emphases are placed on the modeling of system errors and implementation of the integrated system. Both loose and tightly coupled GPS/INS integrated in schemes are analyzed. On the basis of our experience accumulated in the research of GPS/INS for many years, the GPS/INS integrated navigation developing system is developed. It can be put into efficient and economic use in the study and design of integrated navigation system. It plays an important role in the aeronautical and astronautical fields in China. This system is not only a computer aided design software but also a semi physical simulation system by obtaining real INS and GPS receiver data. So the key software unit of the developing system could be conveniently transferred into practical engineering software in actual hardware integrated system. The application of this system shows that the design ideas and integrated scheme of this development system are successful, and can achieve good navigation result.

APPLICATION OF INTERVAL KALMAN FILTER TO AN INTEGRATED GPS/INS SYSTEM

An interval Kalman filter (IKF) algorithm based on the interval conditional expectation is applied to an integrated global positioning system/inertial navigation system (GPS/INS). Because the IKF algorithm is applicable only to linear interval systems, the extended interval Kalman filter (EIKF) algorithm for non linear integrated systems is developed. A high dynamic aircraft trajectory is designed to test the algorithm developed. The results of computer simulation indicate that the EIKF algorithm is consistent with the traditional SKF scheme, and is also effective for uncertain non linear integrated system.

GPS VEHICLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM

This paper introduces the GPS intelligent vehicle navigation system (IVNS). This system can be widely applied to the urban fields, inter province and inter state transport which, as a part of intelligent transport systems(ITS), would contribute toward improving troublesome driving conditions on driver′s benefits. The paper discuss as two key techniques: city geographical information system(GIS), real time correction of the deviation.

Combined Method of Datum Transformation Between Different Coordinate Systems

The similarity transformation model between different coordinate systems is not accurate enough to describe the discrepancy of them.Therefore,the coordinate transformation from the coordinate frame with poor accuracy to that with high accuracy cannot guarantee a high precision of transformation.In this paper,a combined method of similarity transformation and regressive approximating is presented.The local error accumulation and distortion are taken into consideration and the precision of coordinate system is improved by using the recommended method

High Precision Orbit Determination of CHAMP Satellite

The precision orbit determination of challenging minisatellite payload(CHAMP) satellite was done based on position and navigation data analyst(PANDA) software which is developed in Wuhan University, using the onboard GPS data of year 2002 from day 126 to 131. The orbit accuracy was assessed by analyzing the difference from GFZ post-processed science orbits (PSO), the GPS carrier and pseudo-range data residuals and the satellite laser ranging (SLR) residuals.

Calibration of GNSS positioning receivers

Nowadays global navigation satellite system(GNSS)receivers are the primary tool not only for precision surveying but also for geodesy,geophysics and many other industrial applications worldwide.The only way to assure the accuracy,universality and longevity of GNSS measurements is by calibration of its receivers.The parameters affecting the calibration accuracy of a single GNSS receiver are discussed in this paper.And a geodetic basepoint is established according to previous empirical studies to serve as a reference for calibration.Additionally,the traceability to the systeme international(SI)unit of such kind of calibrations is discussed.Stability of the base point is also verified through long-term measurements over three years.Eventually,a calibration of a sample single GNSS receiver is performed and the uncertainty budget is derived.

Quantitative study of atmospheric effects in spaceborne InSAR measurements

Atmospheric effects on interferometric synthetic aperture radar(InSAR) measurements are quantitatively studied based on a tandem pair of SAR data and a month-long continuous GPS tracking data obtained at six stations. Differential atmospheric signals extracted from the SAR data for two selected areas show apparent power law characteristics. The RMS values of the signals are 2.04 and 3.66 rad respectively for the two areas. These differential delays can potentially cause in the two areas peak-to-peak deformation errors of 3.64 and 6.52cm, respectively, at the 95% confidence level and Gaussian distribution. The respective potential peak-to-peak DEM errors are 123 and 221 m. The GPS tropospheric total zenith delays estimate indicates that a peak-to-peak error of about 7.8cm can potentially be caused in a SAR interferogram with only 1 d interval at the 95% confidence level. The error increases to about 9.6cm for 10 d interval. The potential peak-to-peak DEM and deformation errors estimated from GPS total zenith delay measurements are however quite similar to those estimated from InSAR data. This provides us with a useful tool to pre-estimate the potential atmospheric effects in a SAR interferogram before we order the SAR images. Nevertheless, the results reveal that even in a small area the atmospheric delays can obscure centimetre level ground displacements and introduce a few hundred meters of errors to derived DEM.

Correlation Combination Ambiguity Removing Technology for Acquisition of Sine-Phased BOC(kn,n) Signals

Binary Offset Carrier(BOC) has been chosen as one of modulation methods in the future Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS). Even though BOC signals can bring several advantages such as better track performance and higher positioning accuracy, there is a drawback that the autocorrelation functions have multiple side-peaks if BOC modulation is adopted. This characteristic will lead to false acquisition and the tracking loop will be locked in false phase point. The proposed Correlation Combination Ambiguity Removing Technology(CCART) cancelled all the side-peaks of the sine-phased BOC(kn,n) signals completely by making use of two kinds of correlation functions. Two kinds of sub-correlation functions were combined separately and then final correlation function without side-peaks was acquired. The simulation results are given and compared with other techniques. It is shown that acquisition will not be degraded with the increase of k.

Revealing Storage-area Relationship of Open Water in Ungauged Subalpine Wetland-Napahai in Northwest Yunnan, China

Mountains and plateaus in Southwest China contain many subalpine and alpine wetlands, with signifieant hydroecological functions. But ungauged or poorly gauged eonditions limit the study and understanding of hydrological regimes of these wetland types. This study selects an ungauged subalpine wetland - Napahai in Northwest Yunnan, China - as a case for developing a practical approach to revealing its storage-area relationship of open water. A Trimble R8 GNSS （Global Navigation Satellites Systems） RTK （Real-time Kinematic system） and sonar fathometer were used to survey fine- resolution elevation data and generate a digital elevation model of the Napahai Wetland. Forty-four Landsat images from 1987 to 2Oll were collected, and the Normalized Difference Water Index was used to classify open water features in the area. The area of open water in Napahai was ealculated for each phase. With these data and a developed conceptual model, the storage of open water for each phase was estimated using ArcGIS tools. Both storage and area of open water showed significant intra-annual and inter-annual variations. In the rainy season, the monthly change of average storage of open water in Napahai showed about 1-2 months lag behind mean monthly rainfall. The storage-area relationship of open water was well fit by a power function equation （R2=0.91, n=44）. This study indicates that if detailedelevations are available for similarly ungauged subalpine wetlands in Southwest China, researchers can use this practical approach to estimate multi- temporal areas and storages and reveal the storage- area relationship of open water in the wetlands. The study provided valuable information of this ease wetland for optimizing its hydro-ecological managements and a new method to wetland researchers and managers for the hydrological study of similarly ungauged wetland complex.

Study on Design of Interplex Method for GNSS Signal

In order to satisfy sending multi-channel navigation signals in one frequency for modern GNSS（Global Navigation Satellite System）, the principle of Interplex multiplexing were introduced. And the three-way multiplexing structure and the four-way multiplexing method were also optimized. The Galileo E1 signal, as the example of Interplex reuse, was analyzed in detail. The power configuration of the multiplexing efficiency and the minimum of the multiplexing efficiency were obtained.

A three-dimensional positioning method based on three satellites

A three-dimensional positioning method for global positioning system(GPS)receivers based on three satellites was proposed.In the method,the measurement equation used for positioning calculation was expanded by means of two measures.In this case,the measurement equation could be solved,and the function of positioning calculation could be performed.The detailed steps of the method and how to evaluate the positioning precision of the method were given,respectively.The positioning performance of the method was demonstrated through some experiments.It is shown that the method can provide the three-dimensional positioning information under the condition that there are only three useful satellites.

Combined filter method for weakening GNSS multipath error

A filter method that combines ensemble empirical modal decomposition(EEMD)and wavelet analysis methods was proposed to separate and correct the global navigation satellite system(GNSS)multipath error more effectively.In this method,the GNSS signal is first decomposed into several intrinsic mode functions(IMFs)and a residual through EEMD.Then,the IMFs and residual are classified into noise terms,mixed terms,and useful terms according to a combined classification criterion.Finally,the mixed term denoised by wavelet and the useful term are reconstructed to obtain the multipath error and thus enable an error correction model to be built.The measurement data provided by the Curtin GNSS Research Center were used for processing and analysis.Results show that the proposed method can separate multipath error from GNSS data to a great extent,thereby effectively addressing the defects of EEMD and wavelet methods on multipath error weakening.The error correction model established with the separated multipath error has a higher accuracy and provides a certain reference value for research on related signal processing.

Evaluation of CHAMP Satellite Orbit with SLR Measurements

The technique of Evaluating CHAMP satellite orbit with SLR measurements is presented. As an independent evaluation of the orbit solution, SLR data observed from January 1 to 16, 2002 are processed to compute the residuals after fixing the GFZ’s post science orbits solutions. The SLR residuals are computed as the differences of the SLR measurements minus the corresponding distances between the SLR station and the GPS-derived orbit positions. On the basis of the SLR residuals analysis, it is found that the accuracy of GFZ’s post science orbits is better than 10 cm and that there is no systematic error in GFZ’s post science orbits.

Volume Estimation of Small Scale Debris Flows Based on Observations of Topographic Changes Using Airborne LiDAR DEMs

This paper describes a geographic information system(GIS)-based method for observing changes in topography caused by the initiation, transport, and deposition of debris flows using highresolution light detection and ranging(LiDAR) digital elevation models(DEMs) obtained before and after the debris flow events. The paper also describes a method for estimating the volume of debris flows using the differences between the LiDAR DEMs. The relative and absolute positioning accuracies of the LiDAR DEMs were evaluated using a real-time precise global navigation satellite system(GNSS) positioning method. In addition, longitudinal and cross-sectional profiles of the study area were constructed to determine the topographic changes caused by the debris flows. The volume of the debris flows was estimated based on the difference between the LiDAR DEMs. The accuracies of the relative and absolute positioning of the two LiDAR DEMs were determined to be ±10 cm and ±11 cm RMSE, respectively, which demonstrates the efficiency of the method for determining topographic changes at an scale equivalent to that of field investigations. Based on the topographic changes, the volume of the debris flows in the study area was estimated to be 3747 m3, which is comparable with the volume estimated based on the data from field investigations.