GPS receiver fault detection method and system

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PATENT NO 6114988
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08775508

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A GPS receiver fault detection method for use in a GPS attitude determination system having Q Receivers, wherein Q>3, includes providing R attitude solutions using subsets of P Receivers and signals from two or more space vehicles, wherein 3.ltoreq.P.ltoreq.Q-1. Post-update measurement residual sets equal to the number R of attitude solutions are determined. Each of the post-update measurement residual sets corresponds to one of the attitude solutions. 'S' Receiver faults are detected by comparing the R post-update measurement residual sets, wherein 1.ltoreq.S.ltoreq.Q-3. A faulty Receiver detection system for carrying out the method is also described.

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HONEYWELL INCHONEYWELL PLAZA P O BOX 524 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440

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Schipper, Brian W Brooklyn Park, MN 13 223
Sheikh, Suneel I Minneapolis, MN 4 121
Vallot, Lawrence C Shoreview, MN 22 434

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