In this volume, the potential of Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) as a positioning datum for flight test applications is thoroughly discussed. Current technology status and future trends are investigated to identify optimal system architectures for both the on-board and ground station components, and to define optimal strategies for DGPS data gathering during various flight testing tasks. Limitations of DGPS techniques are analyzed, and various possible integration schemes with other sensors are considered. Finally, the optimal architecture of an integrated position reference system suitable for a variety of flight test applications is identified. This volume provides comprehensive guidance on assessing the need for an determining the characteristics of DGPS based position reference systems for flight test activities. The specific goals are to make available to the NATO flight test community the best practices and advice for DGPS based systems architecture definition and equipment selection. A variety of flight test applications are examined and both real-time and post-mission DGPS data requirements are outlined. Particularly, DGPS accuracy, continuity and integrity issues are considered, and possible improvements achievable by means of signal augmentation strategies are identified. Possible architectures for integrating DGPS with other airborne sensors (e.g., Inertial Navigation, Radar Altimeter) are presented, with particular emphasis on current and likely future data fusion algorithms. Particular attention is devoted to simulation analysis in support of flight test activities. Finally, an outline of current research perspectives in the field of DGPS technology is given.
Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) for Flight Testing (Global Positioning System Differentiel (DGPS) pour les Essais en vol)
2008
182 pages
Report
No indication
English
Avionics , Laboratory & Test Facility Design & Operation , Navigation Systems , Technology assessment , Flight testing , Data acquisition , Global positioning system , Technology forecasting , Ground stations , Ranges(Facilities) , Onboard , Instrumentation , Position(Location) , Data fusion , Nato furnished , Foreign reports , Dgps(Differential global positioning system) , Flight test applications , Agard(Advisory group for aerospace research and development) , Tspi(Time and space position information) , Dgps based position reference systems , Best practices
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