Grant: Alliance Grants
York University
$45,000.00
Analysis of measurements derived from next-generation, low-cost, satellite-based navigation antennas for performance characterization and antenna design
FY 2024-25
Summary
GPS - the Global Positioning System and similar satellite-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems, collectively referred to as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), have dramatically improved productivity and safety in our daily lives. One current research trend is to reduce the size and cost of GNSS user antennas and receivers for high-performance (i.e., cm-level positioning) mass market applications. Calian GNSS Ltd. has developed a range of novel, low-cost GNSS antennas with advanced technologies. Further improvements are possible to increase antenna performance whilst reducing physical size, power and cost. Calian has developed some of the most advanced low-cost GNSS antennas on the world-wide market. The GNSS Laboratory at York University has decades of experience in GNSS measurement and positioning analysis. The proposed research will advance the state-of-the art in consumer GNSS antennas.
The objectives of this project are to 1) develop a custom GNSS measurement analysis tool to assess antenna performance, 2) analyze the PNT performance of smart antennas, and 3) analyze the PNT performance of anti-jam antennas. The York research team will work closes with Calian technical staff to define the software tool development, its specific inputs and outputs, to review its technical capabilities and its integration with company processes. The York University and Calian team will develop antenna testing scenarios, analyze the PNT solutions, and devise strategies for antenna characterization and improvements.
The proposed research will help Calian improve its antenna technology and increase technology exports. Improvements in PNT performance at reduced costs will help improve Canadian productivity. This work will also produce badly needed graduate-level R&D GNSS engineers for Canadian and international GNSS and location IT companies. And these innovative products will improve Canadian's safety for PNT availability and accuracy, as well as resiliency, which has been flagged as a significant concern by the Government of Canada.
Program
Alliance Grants
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
597570-2024
Name nom
Bisnath, Sunil S
Department département
Earth and Space Science and Engineering
Organization id
38
Institution établissement
York University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2024
Competition year année de concours
2024
Award amount
45000
Program id
ALLRP
Program name en
Alliance Grants
Program name fr
Subventions Alliance
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
96
Committee name en
RPP Internal Decision Cttee
Committee name fr
Cté de décision interne - PPR
Area of application code
604
Area of application group en
Construction, urban and rural planning
Area of application group fr
Construction, urbanisme et aménagement rural
Area of application en
Surveying and photogrammetry
Area of application fr
Arpentage et photogrammétrie
Research subject code
4103
Research subject group en
Geographical information
Research subject group fr
Information géographique
Research subject en
Geographic information systems, global positioning systems
Research subject fr
Géomatique, systèmes de positionnement global
Field of research list names en
Not available
Field of research list names fr
Non disponible
Socioeconomic objective list names en
Not available
Socioeconomic objective list names fr
Non disponible
Application title
Analysis of measurements derived from next-generation, low-cost, satellite-based navigation antennas for performance characterization and antenna design
Keywords
antennas; global navigation satellite systems; global positioning system; measurement analysis; measurement error; multipath; signal interference
Application summary
GPS - the Global Positioning System and similar satellite-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems, collectively referred to as Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), have dramatically improved productivity and safety in our daily lives. One current research trend is to reduce the size and cost of GNSS user antennas and receivers for high-performance (i.e., cm-level positioning) mass market applications. Calian GNSS Ltd. has developed a range of novel, low-cost GNSS antennas with advanced technologies. Further improvements are possible to increase antenna performance whilst reducing physical size, power and cost. Calian has developed some of the most advanced low-cost GNSS antennas on the world-wide market. The GNSS Laboratory at York University has decades of experience in GNSS measurement and positioning analysis. The proposed research will advance the state-of-the art in consumer GNSS antennas.
The objectives of this project are to 1) develop a custom GNSS measurement analysis tool to assess antenna performance, 2) analyze the PNT performance of smart antennas, and 3) analyze the PNT performance of anti-jam antennas. The York research team will work closes with Calian technical staff to define the software tool development, its specific inputs and outputs, to review its technical capabilities and its integration with company processes. The York University and Calian team will develop antenna testing scenarios, analyze the PNT solutions, and devise strategies for antenna characterization and improvements.
The proposed research will help Calian improve its antenna technology and increase technology exports. Improvements in PNT performance at reduced costs will help improve Canadian productivity. This work will also produce badly needed graduate-level R&D GNSS engineers for Canadian and international GNSS and location IT companies. And these innovative products will improve Canadian's safety for PNT availability and accuracy, as well as resiliency, which has been flagged as a significant concern by the Government of Canada.
