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Title: Minimum variance direct methods for the TOA geolocation equations

Journal Article · · Sandia journal manuscript; Not yet accepted for publication
OSTI ID:1426937
 [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States). Computational and Applied Mathematics Dept.
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States). Radar and Signal Analysis Dept.

In this work, we present two methods for solving overdetermined systems of the Time of Arrival (TOA) geolocation equations that achieve the minimum possible variance in all cases, not just when the satellites are at large equal radii. One of these techniques gives two solutions, and the other gives four solutions.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1426937
Report Number(s):
SAND-2007-8078J; 463627
Journal Information:
Sandia journal manuscript; Not yet accepted for publication, Journal Name: Sandia journal manuscript; Not yet accepted for publication; ISSN 9999-0014
Publisher:
Sandia
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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