The nature of GPS receiver bias variabilities: An examination in the polar cap region and comparison to Incoherent Scatter Radar

David R. Themens, P. T. Jayachandran, Richard B. Langley, Michael J. Nicolls

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Abstract

The problem of receiver Differential Code Biases (DCBs) in the use of GPS measurements of ionospheric Total Electron Content (TEC) has been a constant concern amongst network operators and data users since the advent of the use of GPS measurements for ionospheric monitoring. While modern methods have become highly refined, they still demonstrate unphysical bias behavior, namely notable solar cycle variability. Recent studies have highlighted the potential impact of temperature on these biases, resulting in small diurnal or seasonal behavior, but have not addressed the, far more dominant, solar cycle variability of estimated receiver biases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Electronic)9789090086286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Oct 2015
Event1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015 - Gran Canaria, Spain
Duration: 16 May 201524 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015

Conference

Conference1st URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, URSI AT-RASC 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityGran Canaria
Period16/05/1524/05/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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