Implementation of a Vector-based Tracking Loop Receiver in a Pseudolite Navigation System

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
• software receiver
• vector tracking loop
• pseudolite
• indoor navigation