Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a satellite
Patent
1997-02-05
1998-09-15
Tarcza, Thomas H.
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a satellite
375208, G01S 502
Patent
active
058085823
ABSTRACT:
A global positioning system receiver includes an inbound signal terminal to receive an inbound global positioning system signal having an inbound PRN code from a global positing system signal source. A local PRN code generator is configured to generate a local PRN code. A discriminator is coupled to the inbound signal terminal and to the local PRN code generator and configured to compare the inbound signal and the local PRN code and to generate a discriminator signal containing a positive portion and a negative portion. A processor is coupled to the discriminator and configured to receive the discriminator signal to process the discriminator signal to determine a bit code and to determine a distance from the global positing system signal source based on said bit code. In one embodiment, the discriminator includes an acquisition mode configured to acquire the inbound PRN code wherein the discriminator has a first gate width and a tracking mode configured to track the PRN code wherein the discriminator has a second gate width less than the first gate width. Advantages of the invention include improved multipath signal rejection.
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Litton Consulting Group, Inc.
Pham Dao L.
Tarcza Thomas H.
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