Optimization of the carrier tracking loop for GPS high dynamic receivers

A carrier tracking loop which can adjust the loop parameters adaptively is proposed for high dynamic application.Three modules,called theα-β-γfilter model,adaptive loop structure model and adaptive loop bandwidth model respectively,are added in the presented tracking loop compared with the traditional carrier tracking loop based on the second-order frequency lock loop(FLL)assisting third-order phase lock loop(PLL)loop filter.And the optimization methods for the tracking bandwidth and the carrier loop order are analyzed.The real-time estimation methods of the dynamic parameters,the velocity,acceleration and jerk along the line of sight(LOS)between the satellite and the receiver’s antenna,and the measurement parameters are discussed based on the presentedα-β-γfilter algorithm.A method is introduced to improve the filter’s dynamic response to meet high dynamic application by self-adjustedα-βγfilter coefficient used in the tracking loop.The performance of three cases with different carrier tracking loop is compared by simulation.