Crowdsourcing networks can be used to monitor large areas through distributed devices and detect GNSS interference sources. This concept could be applied to collect interference data from receivers to provide to GNSS service centers and regulators. Investment is needed in technology to leverage new interference detection mechanisms at the receiver level through crowd-sourced sharing of information. The GSA is seeking proposals for projects that develop cost-efficient GNSS devices capable of robust interference detection and mitigation through crowd-sourced data sharing, with a budget of 3.2 million euros for up to two selected projects.

1. 14 March 2017
2nd Fundamental Elements Info Day
European GNSS Agency (GSA)
Advanced Interference Detection
and Mitigation Techniques
Joaquin Reyes

2. • Crowd sourcing networks are becoming widely used for
real time monitoring of large areas through the use of
several distributed devices.
• This concept can be applied for advanced interference
detection techniques capable to collect data to be
provided both to the service centres of GNSS providers and
the frequency authority able support in removing both
intentional and unintentional sources of interference.
• It is necessary to invest in technology to leverage new
mechanisms of interference detection at the receiver level
including sharing in a crowd sourced way.
Background
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3. Objectives of the project
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• Sharing this information in a crowd sourcing based network for mass
market and/or professional receivers (registered/non registered
users)
Leverage innovative mechanisms to detect
interference at receiver level
• In addition to detection
Robustness improvements at antenna and receiver
level
• Close-to-market and ready to be commercialised
The resulting GNSS device shall be cost efficient

4. Timeline: 2018
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Please check regularly the publication at
https://www.gsa.europa.eu/gsa/grants and
https://www.gsa.europa.eu/about/how-we-work/procurement

5. Budget
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3,200,000€
Up to 2 projects to be granted, depending on
the quality of the proposals received
Up to 70% funding of the eligible total costs

6. Linking space to user needs
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