Model Predictive Filtering Based Neural Networks for GPS GDOP Approximation

Abstract

This paper presents a new method to calculate the geometric dilution of precision (GDOP) of GPS by incorporating the concept of model predictive filtering in the training process of neural networks to learn the relationship between GDOP and the azimuth and elevation of satellite. This method overcomes the shortcomings of the traditional back propagation neural networks, such as the slow convergence speed and easily falling into local minimum. A model predictive filtering algorithm is developed by using network weights as system state variables to optimize the network weights based on the neural network’s error correction. During the training process, the neural network model error is corrected by compensating the deviation between the actual and target output via the model predictive filtering. Experimental results and comparison analysis demonstrate that the proposed method can effectively approximate GDOP with improved accuracy and reduced training time.