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GNSS Carrier Phase Ambiguity Resolution: Challenges and Open Problems

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Observing our Changing Earth

Part of the book series: International Association of Geodesy Symposia ((IAG SYMPOSIA,volume 133))

Abstract

Integer carrier phase ambiguity resolution is the key to fast and high-precision global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning and application. Although considerable progress has been made over the years in developing a proper theory for ambiguity resolution, the necessary theory is far from complete.

In this contribution we address three topics for which further developments are needed. They are: (1) Ambiguity acceptance testing; (2) Ambiguity subset selection; and (3) Integer-based GNSS model validation. We will address the shortcommings of the present theory and practices, and discuss directions for possible solutions

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  1. Delft Institute of Earth Observation and Space systems, Delft University of Technology, Kluyverweg 1, 2629 HS Delft, The Netherlands

    P.J.G Teunissen & S Verhagen

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  1. Fac. Engineering Dept. Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary AB T2N 1N4, Canada

    Michael G Sideris

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Teunissen, P., Verhagen, S. (2009). GNSS Carrier Phase Ambiguity Resolution: Challenges and Open Problems. In: Sideris, M.G. (eds) Observing our Changing Earth. International Association of Geodesy Symposia, vol 133. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85426-5_90

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