Applications of New Fuzzy Inference-Based Tracking Loops for Kinematic GPS Receiver

Carrier phase measurement is essential for high-accuracy measurement in kinematic global positioning system (GPS) applications. For GPS receiver design, a narrow noise bandwidth is desired to decrease phase jitter due to thermal noise. However, this bandwidth will deteriorate the capability of the tracking loop and result in cycle slipping. Based on bandwidth adjustment criteria, a novel intelligent GPS receiver is proposed for solving the carrier phase tracking problem in the presence of high dynamic environments. A phase error estimator is developed in the carrier loop to conduct the phase error signals; i.e., frequency and frequency ramp errors. Two kinds of fuzzy inference (FI)-based approaches, fuzzy logic control and adaptive neuro-fuzzy control methods, that are simple and have easy realization properties are designed to perform rapid and accurate control of the digital frequency phase-locked loop (FPLL). A new design procedure for kinematic GPS receiver development is also presented. The computer results show that the FI-based receivers achieve faster settling time and wider pull-in range than the conventional tracking loops while also preventing the occurrence of cycle slips.