Phase Calibration of a 2 by 2 GPS Antenna Array Using Real and Simulated Global Positioning System (GPS) Signals.

摘要

Software GPS receiver development has been undertaken. We are particularly interested in improving the GPS signal-to-noise/interference ratio using beam forming techniques. The phase relationship among the antenna array elements requires careful calibration. In this study, we will report a phase calibration technique for a 2 by 2 GPS antenna array using both simulated and real GPS signals. This technique is based on the GPS signal-processing algorithm developed for the software GPS receiver. A four-channel digital data collecting system was used in the experiment. For a simulated GPS signal, the experiment was conducted in an anechoic chamber in which a GPS simulation system was facilitated. For real GPS signals, we conducted the experiment on a rooftop to receive the signal from GPS satellites. The calibration verified the coherent nature of the signals among the elements. The results also allowed the source's direction to be determined.