A Multi-Epoch Processing Strategy for PPP-RTK Users

Conference Paper (2023)
Author(s)

Amir Khodabandeh (University of Melbourne)

P.J.G. Teunissen (Curtin University, University of Melbourne, TU Delft - Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning)

D.V. Psychas (European Space Agency (ESA))

Research Group
Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1007/1345_2023_228
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Publication Year
2023
Language
English
Research Group
Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning
Pages (from-to)
159-167
ISBN (print)
9783031553592
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Abstract

The present contribution aims to address why the stochastic model of the PPP-RTK user-filter is misspecified, and how one can limit the precision-loss associated with user parameter solutions. By developing tools for measuring the stated precision-loss under existing formulations of the user’s Kalman filter, we propose an alternative formulation that recursively delivers close-to-minimum-variance filtered solutions when certain conditions hold. Such conditions are discussed, and their impact on the user ambiguity-resolved positioning performance is illustrated by supporting numerical results.