Method and apparatus for locating mobile receivers using a wide area reference network for propagating ephemeris
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1. A method of receiving global positioning system (GPS) satellite signals comprising:
- receiving satellite ephemeris at a first location;
communication the satellite ephemeris to a mobile GPS receiver at a second location; and
processing satellite signals received at the mobile GPS receiver using the ephemeris to reduce code and frequency uncertainty in the mobile GPS receiver to improve acquisition sensitivity of the mobile GPS receiver.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for distribution and delivery of global positioning system (GPS) satellite telemetry data using a communication link between a central site and a mobile GPS receiver. The central site is coupled to a network of reference satellite receivers that send telemetry data from all satellites to the central site. The mobile GPS receiver uses the delivered telemetry data to aid its acquisition of the GPS satellite signal. The availability of the satellite telemetry data enhances the mobile receiver'"'"'s signal reception sensitivity.
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1. A method of receiving global positioning system (GPS) satellite signals comprising:
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receiving satellite ephemeris at a first location;
communication the satellite ephemeris to a mobile GPS receiver at a second location; and
processing satellite signals received at the mobile GPS receiver using the ephemeris to reduce code and frequency uncertainty in the mobile GPS receiver to improve acquisition sensitivity of the mobile GPS receiver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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