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Determination of Integrity of Incoming Satellite Signals of Satellite Navigation System and Mitigation of Unwanted Signals: 11,079,493

Abstract: 

A system and method for testing the integrity of signals incoming to a satellite navigation system. The method is implemented with an array of antenna elements, and a receiver connected to each antenna element. The receivers simultaneously and continuously make measurements on all tracked signals. Each receiver measures the carrier phase of an incoming signal. Based on the carrier phase differences between antenna elements and the distance between them, the azimuth and elevation of the signal source can be calculated. This measured angle of arrival can then be compared to an expected angle of arrival to determine if the signal source is legitimate. The system and method can be also applied to determining the angle of arrival of sources of interference, and to mitigating the effects of both illegitimate and interfering signals.

Patent Number: 
11,079,493
Date Of Issue: 
08/03/2021
Inventors: 

Thomas Howard Jaeckle