Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel

To address the issue of GNSS receivers being unable to function properly in tunnels due to the loss of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, this paper proposes a two-dimensional differential positioning system for tunnel environments based on dual leaky coaxial (LCX) cables with GNSS s...

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Main Authors: Keyuan Jiao, Maozhong Song, Xiaolong Tang, Shimao Dong, Shenkai Xiong
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10288
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author Keyuan Jiao
Maozhong Song
Xiaolong Tang
Shimao Dong
Shenkai Xiong
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Xiaolong Tang
Shimao Dong
Shenkai Xiong
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description To address the issue of GNSS receivers being unable to function properly in tunnels due to the loss of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, this paper proposes a two-dimensional differential positioning system for tunnel environments based on dual leaky coaxial (LCX) cables with GNSS signal frequency relay forwarding. The system receives mixed GNSS signals from open environments and utilizes the frequency selection capabilities of the MAX2769E chip to separate and generate radio frequency signals at different frequencies corresponding to GPS, BDS, and GLONASS. These signals are then used to drive three ports of the LCX cables, which are laid in parallel within the tunnel. By leveraging the uniform radiation characteristics of the LCX cables, stable GNSS signal coverage is achieved throughout the tunnel. On the receiving end, the GNSS receiver achieves two-dimensional positioning by utilizing inter-satellite pseudorange differences and reference point error correction. The simulation results indicate that the dual T-shaped radiating LCX cables configuration offers excellent positioning accuracy and noise resistance, achieving meter-level positioning accuracy in tunnel environments.
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spelling doaj-art-83c82e5f6ae84196b434f39a89711ae32024-11-26T17:48:10ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114221028810.3390/app142210288Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in TunnelKeyuan Jiao0Maozhong Song1Xiaolong Tang2Shimao Dong3Shenkai Xiong4College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaCollege of Electronic and Information Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211106, ChinaTo address the issue of GNSS receivers being unable to function properly in tunnels due to the loss of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, this paper proposes a two-dimensional differential positioning system for tunnel environments based on dual leaky coaxial (LCX) cables with GNSS signal frequency relay forwarding. The system receives mixed GNSS signals from open environments and utilizes the frequency selection capabilities of the MAX2769E chip to separate and generate radio frequency signals at different frequencies corresponding to GPS, BDS, and GLONASS. These signals are then used to drive three ports of the LCX cables, which are laid in parallel within the tunnel. By leveraging the uniform radiation characteristics of the LCX cables, stable GNSS signal coverage is achieved throughout the tunnel. On the receiving end, the GNSS receiver achieves two-dimensional positioning by utilizing inter-satellite pseudorange differences and reference point error correction. The simulation results indicate that the dual T-shaped radiating LCX cables configuration offers excellent positioning accuracy and noise resistance, achieving meter-level positioning accuracy in tunnel environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10288two-dimensional positioningtunnelssatellite navigationfrequency division forwardingleaky coaxial cablesdifferential positioning
spellingShingle Keyuan Jiao
Maozhong Song
Xiaolong Tang
Shimao Dong
Shenkai Xiong
Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
Applied Sciences
two-dimensional positioning
tunnels
satellite navigation
frequency division forwarding
leaky coaxial cables
differential positioning
title Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
title_full Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
title_fullStr Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
title_full_unstemmed Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
title_short Two-Dimensional Differential Positioning with Global Navigation Satellite System Signal Frequency Division Relay Forwarding to Parallel Leaky Coaxial Cables in Tunnel
title_sort two dimensional differential positioning with global navigation satellite system signal frequency division relay forwarding to parallel leaky coaxial cables in tunnel
topic two-dimensional positioning
tunnels
satellite navigation
frequency division forwarding
leaky coaxial cables
differential positioning
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10288
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