Estimation method of SBAS dual-frequency range error integrity parameter

Abstract

Abstract The development of a dual-frequency multi-constellation satellite-based augmentation system (DFMC SBAS) is in progress worldwide. The broadcasted dual-frequency range error (DFRE) integrity parameter reflects the effects of satellite ephemeris and clock corrections. A user uses the DFRE to calculate the protection level and then determines whether the DFMC SBAS service satisfies the requirements of the current flight phase. However, the calculation of the DFRE has not been reported. Herein, a DFRE estimation method is proposed based on the projection method. Using the ephemeris–clock covariance matrix of each satellite, the maximal projection direction was solved, and the projection of the covariance matrix on this direction was used as the DFRE to form an envelope for the maximal corrected error. Results show that the DFRE can form an envelope of the maximal corrected error with a set probability, and the integrity performance in the user segment satisfies the Category I precision approach requirement.

Keywords

• Satellite-based augmentation system
• Dual-frequency multi-constellation
• Dual-frequency range error
• Integrity