%0 Journal Article %1 Burden2004 %A Burden, G. %A Harris, P. %A Hoult, N. %D 2004 %J Thales United Kingdom %K GPS, signalDesign %P 1-8 %T GSVF2: Development of a GALILEO Satellite Constellation RF Signal Simulator %X This paper describes the design and development of the Galileo Satellite Constellation RF Signal Simulator produced to validate the functionality and performance of Galileo receiver terminals. As the European Galileo programme moves forward from the definition phase into the development phase and the manufacture of prototype equipment commences, the need for test and validation tools becomes highlighted. This is particularly true for receiver terminal equipment being developed for the Galileo system, where in the absence of any signals in space the only option is to use dedicated test equipment. The constellation simulator is introduced and its current capabilities and architecture presented. Simulator support for specific receiver performance verification activities is described. Finally, avenues for future addition of differential navigation, multiple constellation, and PRS capabilities are considered.

@article{Burden2004, abstract = {This paper describes the design and development of the Galileo Satellite Constellation RF Signal Simulator produced to validate the functionality and performance of Galileo receiver terminals. As the European Galileo programme moves forward from the definition phase into the development phase and the manufacture of prototype equipment commences, the need for test and validation tools becomes highlighted. This is particularly true for receiver terminal equipment being developed for the Galileo system, where in the absence of any signals in space the only option is to use dedicated test equipment. The constellation simulator is introduced and its current capabilities and architecture presented. Simulator support for specific receiver performance verification activities is described. Finally, avenues for future addition of differential navigation, multiple constellation, and PRS capabilities are considered.}, added-at = {2011-05-30T10:41:10.000+0200}, author = {Burden, G. and Harris, P. and Hoult, N.}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/236769820928f39356445501a34f33fa7/bmuth}, groups = {private}, interhash = {4be4afeef5c9048be9ade7b9510fc87b}, intrahash = {36769820928f39356445501a34f33fa7}, journal = {Thales United Kingdom}, keywords = {GPS, signalDesign}, owner = {bmuth}, pages = {1-8}, timestamp = {2014-08-11T22:37:44.000+0200}, title = {{GSVF2: Development of a GALILEO Satellite Constellation RF Signal Simulator}}, username = {bmuth}, year = 2004 }