Integrating Inertial Sensors With Global Positioning System (GPS) for Vehicle Dynamics Control

2004 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihan Ryu ◽  
J. Christian Gerdes

This paper demonstrates a method of estimating several key vehicle states—sideslip angle, longitudinal velocity, roll and grade—by combining automotive grade inertial sensors with a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. Kinematic Kalman filters that are independent of uncertain vehicle parameters integrate the inertial sensors with GPS to provide high update estimates of the vehicle states and the sensor biases. Using a two-antenna GPS system, the effects of pitch and roll on the measurements can be quantified and are demonstrated to be quite significant in sideslip angle estimation. Employing the same GPS system as an input to the estimator, this paper develops a method that compensates for roll and pitch effects to improve the accuracy of the vehicle state and sensor bias estimates. In addition, calibration procedures for the sensitivity and cross-coupling of inertial sensors are provided to further reduce measurement error. The resulting state estimates compare well to the results from calibrated models and Kalman filter predictions and are clean enough to use in vehicle dynamics control systems without additional filtering.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Mariusz Specht

Abstract Research into statistical distributions of φ, λ and two-dimensional (2D) position errors of the global positioning system (GPS) enables the evaluation of its accuracy. Based on this, the navigation applications in which the positioning system can be used are determined. However, studies of GPS accuracy indicate that the empirical φ and λ errors deviate from the typical normal distribution, significantly affecting the statistical distribution of 2D position errors. Therefore, determining the actual statistical distributions of position errors (1D and 2D) is decisive for the precision of calculating the actual accuracy of the GPS system. In this paper, based on two measurement sessions (900,000 and 237,000 fixes), the distributions of GPS position error statistics in both 1D and 2D space are analysed. Statistical distribution measures are determined using statistical tests, the hypothesis on the normal distribution of φ and λ errors is verified, and the consistency of GPS position errors with commonly used statistical distributions is assessed together with finding the best fit. Research has shown that φ and λ errors for the GPS system are normally distributed. It is proven that φ and λ errors are more concentrated around the central value than in a typical normal distribution (positive kurtosis) with a low value of asymmetry. Moreover, φ errors are clearly more concentrated than λ errors. This results in larger standard deviation values for φ errors than λ errors. The differences in both values were 25–39%. Regarding the 2D position error, it should be noted that the value of twice the distance root mean square (2DRMS) is about 10–14% greater than the value of R95. In addition, studies show that statistical distributions such as beta, gamma, lognormal and Weibull are the best fit for 2D position errors in the GPS system.


Author(s):  
Kirstin L. Rock ◽  
Sven A. Beiker ◽  
Shad Laws ◽  
J. Christian Gerdes

The increasingly widespread use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) in determining the location of vehicles raises the possibility of using the information provided by GPS for vehicle control purposes. The use of a multi-antenna GPS system provides the ability to measure not only position and velocity, but vehicle heading and sideslip as well. This paper presents a validation of a GPS based system with an automotive grade two-axis optical sensor. The results show excellent agreement between the two sensor systems, confirming the accuracy of the GPS based system even in highly dynamic situations. Although any GPS based system is subject to dropouts from driving under trees and bridges, cornering stiffness estimates obtained when GPS is available enable construction of a vehicle state observer for use in the absence of GPS.


2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 294-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhibin Miao ◽  
Hongtian Zhang ◽  
Jinzhu Zhang

Abstract With the development of the vehicle industry, controlling stability has become more and more important. Techniques of evaluating vehicle stability are in high demand. Integration of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Inertial Navigation System (INS) is a very practical method to get high-precision measurement data. Usually, the Kalman filter is used to fuse the data from GPS and INS. In this paper, a robust method is used to measure vehicle sideslip angle and yaw rate, which are two important parameters for vehicle stability. First, a four-wheel vehicle dynamic model is introduced, based on sideslip angle and yaw rate. Second, a double level Kalman filter is established to fuse the data from Global Positioning System and Inertial Navigation System. Then, this method is simulated on a sample vehicle, using Carsim software to test the sideslip angle and yaw rate. Finally, a real experiment is made to verify the advantage of this approach. The experimental results showed the merits of this method of measurement and estimation, and the approach can meet the design requirements of the vehicle stability controller.


The Global Positioning System (GPS) that guarantees the perfect location and period data has mostly used steering appliance for several applications. In this paper, Designing of Jamming-resistant GPS system receiver is propose to achieve impartial developments and the parameters are utilized to correctly compute the narrowband signals in the online version. The proposed algorithm can improve the faster convergence rate and improved inference correctness. The experimental results prove that the proposed method employs a good performance compared to the related methods in terms of Mean output capacity.


2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 10746-10751
Author(s):  
Vasko Sazdovski ◽  
Mile Stankovski ◽  
Tatjana Kolemisevska Gugulovska ◽  
Stojce Deskovski

1982 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Wells ◽  
Demitris Delikaraoglou ◽  
Petr Vaníč

The principles of operation of the NAVSTAR/GPS system are described within the context of the more familiar shore-based radionavigation systems, and of the Transit satellite navigation system. The present GPS satellite constellation of up to six prototype satellites, and the eventual constellation of up to 18 operational satellites are described. Some details of GPS signal structure, receiver operation, and error models are given. Results of our simulations of 1980 GPS marine navigation performance off eastern Canada are presented. These indicate GPS is presently capable of providing 150 m or better real-time positioning for about 11 hours a day in this region. GPS performance in the future is discussed.


Author(s):  
Haniah . ◽  
Agfianto Eko Putra

AbstrakTelah dibuat sebuah sistem GPS portable menggunakan receiver GPS serta tampilan LCD 128X64. Sistem ini dapat membantu pengguna untuk mengetahui posisi mereka berada agar tidak tersesat. Sistem ini menampilkan data latitude, longitude, kecepatan dan waktu yang ditampilkan pada LCD 128X64. Sehingga pengguna bisa mengetahui posisi mereka dengan melihat posisi garis lintang dan garis bujur. Sistem ini dibuat dengan menggunakan mikrokontroler ATmega32 sebagai pemroses, GPS receiver Polstar PMB-688 untuk menerima data posisi dari satelit dan LCD 128X64 sebagai penampil. Sistem yang dibuat telah mampu menampilkan posisi garis lintang, garis bujur dan kecepatan secara akurat. Deviasi rata-rata untuk GPS portabel dibanding dengan GPS garmin adalah 1,753449 m ± 0,113532 m sedangkan deviasi rata-rata untuk kecepatan adalah 0,441 km/j ± 0,247 km/j.   Kata kunci— GPS, Posisi, Polstar PMB-688, Atmega32, Mikrokontroler.  Abstract Has created a portable GPS system uses a GPS receiver as well as an LCD display 128X64. This system can help users to identify where they are located so as not to get lost. This system displays the latitude, longitude, speed and time are displayed on the LCD 128X64. So users can know their position by looking at the position of latitude and longitude. This system using microcontroller ATmega32 as processor, GPS receiver Polstar PMB-688 to receive position data from satellites and LCD 128X64 as a viewer. The system is already capable of showing the position of the latitude, longitude and speed accurately. Average deviation for GPS portable than static point is 1.753449 m ± 0.113532 m while the average deviation for speed is 0.441000 kmh ± 0.247000 kmh. Keywords— GPS, Position, Polstar PMB-688, Atmega32, Mikrocontroller.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
Petrisly Perkasa

As been coming ages, modern technology integrates into every life aspect including in field survey. Nowadays, one of the modern technology namely Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS system was first developed by the US Department of Defense used for both military and civilian purposes. This system is designed to provide threedimensional position, speed, and information about world which is not affected by time and weather. Presently, GPS has been widely used by people all over the world who is need information about position, speed or time. To determine the coordinates of points on earth, the receiver requires at least 4 satellites to capture the signal correctly with the coordinates obtained referring to the global datum such World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS'84). GPS is divided into 3 types: Type of navigation or handheld, generally used in battle field or navigation purposes. Some vehicles have been equipped with GPS for navigation aids by adding a map to guide the rider thus rider know which pathway should be chosen to arrived at the destination. GPS mapping is a GPS tool used to calculate an area or create an important route in transit. Type Mapping has an accuracy level between 1-3 meters and mapping types require a base station serving to receive satellite signals and transmit them to a GPS receiver. Geodetic type is the most meticulous and most sophisticated type than navigation or mapping because it has a level of accuracy below 1 meter. The price of geodetic type is most expensive.


Author(s):  
Taher Khalifa ◽  
N. M. Sahar ◽  
N. Ramli ◽  
M. T. Islam

<span>The 12 elements antenna array for GPS system having high gain with circular polarization is presented in this paper. The circularly polarized antenna is very suitable for the use of various wireless systems such as Global Positioning System with operating frequency is 1.27 GHz with AR is less than 3 dB between 82˚ and 140˚.The antenna consists of twelve main radiation patches connected in parallel. The antennas array are designed on the Rogers RT5880 substrate with a dielectric constant (εr) of 2.2 and thickness is 0.787 mm. The antenna is excited with an inset feed line and it operates in L-band with a resonant frequency of 1.27 GHz.</span>


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