GNSS Integrity in The Arctic: GNSS Integrity in The Arctic

Growing activity in the Arctic calls for high integrity navigation in this region. This can be achieved using Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in conjunction with Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) or Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (ARAIM). Single frequency GPS-only SBAS is in service in some regions today and is reliant on ground and space infrastructure. ARAIM will be more autonomous and will rely on the multitude of signals and core constellations coming in the future. Here, we examine both SBAS and ARAIM in the context of aviation and maritime requirements in the Arctic. Results demonstrate that the introduction of multi-frequency and multi-constellation to these systems enables navigation safety in the Arctic. SBAS brings aircraft precision approach as well as precise maritime operations such as mapping. ARAIM also supports precision approach in addition to autonomous ice navigation at sea but falls short of precision maritime requirements.

[1]  Muyin Wang,et al.  When will the summer Arctic be nearly sea ice free? , 2013 .

[2]  Grace Xingxin Gao,et al.  Breaking the Ice: Navigating in the Arctic , 2011 .

[3]  M. Jeannot,et al.  The Arctic Testbed – Providing GNSS Services in the Arctic Region , 2013 .

[4]  O. Montenbruck,et al.  IGS-MGEX: Preparing the Ground for Multi-Constellation GNSS Science , 2013 .

[5]  Per Enge,et al.  Qualifying an L5 SBAS MOPS Ephemeris Message to Support Multiple Orbit Classes , 2013 .

[6]  Todd Walter,et al.  MATLAB Algorithm Availability Simulation Tool , 2009 .

[7]  Per Enge,et al.  Orbital representations for the next generation of satellite-based augmentation systems , 2015, GPS Solutions.

[8]  Tyler Reid,et al.  GNSS and SBAS System of Systems: Considerations for Applications in the Arctic , 2012 .

[9]  Juan Blanch,et al.  Advanced RAIM user Algorithm Description: Integrity Support Message Processing, Fault Detection, Exclusion, and Protection Level Calculation , 2012 .

[10]  Daniel Schaad.  EGNOS and WAAS — missing their potential in remote regions?: The example of Greenland , 2012 .

[11]  T. Sakai,et al.  Ranging Quality of QZSS L1-SAIF Signal , 2012 .

[12]  Sébastien Pelletier,et al.  Polar super seaways? Maritime transport in the Arctic: an analysis of shipowners’ intentions , 2011 .

[13]  Per Enge,et al.  Advanced RAIM System Architecture with a Long Latency Integrity Support Message , 2013 .

[14]  Sabine Haugg,et al.  EGNOS Trial on North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean , 2001 .

[15]  Gregory M. Ruiz,et al.  Arctic shipping and marine invaders , 2014 .

[16]  Per Enge,et al.  L1/L5 SBAS MOPS to Support Multiple Constellations , 2012 .

[17]  Janet K. Pitman,et al.  Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas in the Arctic , 2009, Science.

[18]  Per Enge,et al.  L1/L5 SBAS MOPS Ephemeris Message to Support Multiple Orbit Classes , 2013 .

[19]  Atle Fretheim,et al.  Arctic Council Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment (AMSA) , 2011 .

[20]  Per Enge,et al.  Crowdsourcing Arctic Navigation Using Multispectral Ice Classification & GNSS , 2014 .

[21]  B. Ellis,et al.  Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment 2009 Report , 2009 .

[22]  Per Enge,et al.  Flight Trials of a Geostationary Satellite Based Augmentation System at High Latitudes and for Dual Satellite Coverage , 1999 .

[23]  Per Enge,et al.  Implementation of the L5 SBAS MOPS , 2013 .

[24]  Halvor Schøyen,et al.  The Northern Sea Route versus the Suez Canal: Cases from Bulk Shipping , 2011 .

[25]  Lars Loge.  Assessment of Satellite Constellations for Arctic Broadband Communications , 2011 .

[26]  Takeyasu Sakai,et al.  Development of QZSS L1-SAIF augmentation signal , 2009, 2009 ICCAS-SICE.

[27]  Yuki Sato,et al.  Improvement of Positioning Performance in Urban Canyons Utilizing QZSS , 2011 .

[28]  Andrew K. Barrows,et al.  Demonstration of WAAS Aircraft Approach and Landing in Alaska , 1998 .