METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING MULTIPATH SIGNAL IN GPS ARCHITECTURE

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12019165

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A method and apparatus for constructive use of a multipath signal in GPS signal processing is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes: a) receiving a GPS signal at a mobile object from a satellite vehicle, b) determining a distance characteristic relating a reflecting object to the mobile object, c) determining at least one inertial characteristic associated with the mobile object, d) predicting at least one multipath signal characteristic associated with reflection of the GPS signal by the reflecting object toward the mobile object, and e) determining the GPS signal received in a) includes a multipath signal associated with reflection of the GPS signal by the reflecting object toward the mobile object. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: a GPS receiver, a storage device, an inertial measurement device, and a controller. In another embodiment, the apparatus also includes a distance measurement device.

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OHIO UNIVERSITY340 WEST STATE STREET UNIT 14 ATHENS OH 45701

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SOLOVIEV, ANDREY A THE PLAINS, OH 1 26
VAN, GRAAS FRANK LANCASTER, OH 3 98

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