Position accuracy improvement by implementing the DGNSS-CP algorithm in smartphones

Donghwan Yoon, Changdon Kee, Jiwon Seo, Byungwoon Park

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Abstract

The position accuracy of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) modules is one of the most significant factors in determining the feasibility of new location-based services for smartphones. Considering the structure of current smartphones, it is impossible to apply the ordinary range-domain Differential GNSS (DGNSS) method. Therefore, this paper describes and applies a DGNSS-correction projection method to a commercial smartphone. First, the local line-of-sight unit vector is calculated using the elevation and azimuth angle provided in the position-related output of Android’s LocationManager, and this is transformed to Earth-centered, Earth-fixed coordinates for use. To achieve position-domain correction for satellite systems other than GPS, such as GLONASS and BeiDou, the relevant line-of-sight unit vectors are used to construct an observation matrix suitable for multiple constellations. The results of static and dynamic tests show that the standalone GNSS accuracy is improved by about 30%–60%, thereby reducing the existing error of 3–4 m to just 1 m. The proposed algorithm enables the position error to be directly corrected via software, without the need to alter the hardware and infrastructure of the smartphone. This method of implementation and the subsequent improvement in performance are expected to be highly effective to portability and cost saving.

Original languageEnglish
Article number910
JournalSensors (Switzerland)
Volume16
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Jun 18

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by a grant (15CTAP-C097385-01) from the Infrastructure and Transportation Technology Promotion Research Program funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Korean government

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 by the authors.

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Information Systems
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Biochemistry
  • Instrumentation
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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