Method for determining the orientation of an antenna array

Details Method for determining the orientation of an antenna array Method for determining the orientation of an antenna array

2006-01-18

2009-06-09

Cosimano, Edward R (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Orientation or position

C702S150000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07546217

ABSTRACT:
The aim of the invention is to limit the number of possible phase ambiguity resolutions when taking measurements by means of satellite-aided positioning systems. Said aim is achieved by a method which allows the search sector to be better restricted. To this avail, information about the geometry of an antenna array is used for establishing restrictions for said antenna array. Said restrictions allow the search sector and thus the number of acceptable resolutions to be successively reduced. A restriction comprises the utilization of the connecting line between two antennas (A0, A1) that define a primary base line (S01). An additional, secondary base line (S0x) can be calculated by inventively parameterizing the degree of rotational freedom of said secondary base line (S0x) about the primary base line (S01) such that the process is accelerated.

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