Single point positioning using full and fractional pseudorange measurements from GPS and BDS

Abstract

In conventional global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers, full pseudorange measurements are usually required to complete a single point position fix, which takes longer time than obtaining fractional pseudorange measurements. In order to shorten the time to first fix and improve the position accuracy during cold or warm start of a dual-constellation GNSS receiver, we propose a positioning algorithm using at least four full pseudorange measurements from one constellation and fractional measurements from either or both constellations. Theoretical rapid position results can be obtained with an identical accuracy to that of the conventional method using full measurements. Tests with simulated and real Global Positioning System (GPS) and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) data validate the performance of the proposed approach.