This document describes a robust low-frequency spread-spectrum navigation system. The system includes a plurality of transmitters distributed throughout a coverage area and locked to a common timing reference. Each transmitter transmits a signal. The system provides navigation that is reliable in difficult terrain such as thick foliage and urban areas. It also provides quicker fixes and is more robust to errors from multipath effects, jamming or spoofing.
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Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
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Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
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https://www.google.com/patents/US8146090?dq=US+8146090&hl=en&sa=X&ei=z3BSVPeiAoGxmwXczICoCA&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAA
Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/EP1142213B1?cl=en&dq=EP+1142213&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4MNTVPL3GoGlmQWhxICACw&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
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Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/US20040076161?dq=20040076161&hl=en&sa=X&ei=yONVVPbCJ8OXuQS_7oGAAg&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/CA2358525C?cl=en&dq=CA+2358525&hl=en&sa=X&ei=2cRTVN2tMoLwmgW9lIDYCg&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/US7710871?dq=US+7710871&hl=en&sa=X&ei=O3RSVL_0L4LMmAXF8ILQBQ&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/US20020021701?dq=20020021701&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NuRVVN_yMZO1uQTw1IH4AQ&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
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https://www.google.com/patents/US8146090?dq=US+8146090&hl=en&sa=X&ei=z3BSVPeiAoGxmwXczICoCA&ved=0CB0Q6AEwAA
Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/EP1142213B1?cl=en&dq=EP+1142213&hl=en&sa=X&ei=4MNTVPL3GoGlmQWhxICACw&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
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Dynamic assignment of traffic classes to a priority queue in a packet forward...Tal Lavian Ph.D.
An apparatus and method for dynamic assignment of classes of traffic to a priority queue. Bandwidth consumption by one or more types of packet traffic received in the packet forwarding device is monitored to determine whether the bandwidth consumption exceeds a threshold. If the bandwidth consumption exceeds the threshold, assignment of at least one type of packet traffic of the one or more types of packet traffic is changed from a queue having a first priority to a queue having a second priority.
https://www.google.com/patents/US20040076161?dq=20040076161&hl=en&sa=X&ei=yONVVPbCJ8OXuQS_7oGAAg&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAA
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Robust low frequency spread-spectrum navigation system
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(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2008/0088507 A1
(19) United States
Smith et al. (43) Pub. Date: Apr. 17, 2008
(54) ROBUST LOW-FREQUENCY
SPREAD-SPECTRUM NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Publication Classi?cation
(51) Int. Cl.
G01S 1/08 (2006.01)
(76) Inventors: Stephen F. Smith, Loudon, TN Gols 3/02 (2006-01)
(US); James A. Moore, Powell, (52) US. Cl. ...................................... .. 342/386; 342/464
TN (Us) (57) ABSTRACT
Methods and apparatus are described for a navigation sys
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tem. A process mcludes prov1d1ng a plurality of transmltters
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(21) Appl NO . 11/583 374 tributed throughout a desired coverage area; Wherein each of
' " ’ the plurality of transmitters comprises a packet generator;
and Wherein the plurality of transmitters are locked to a
(22) Filed: Oct. 17, 2006 common timing reference.
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SYSTEM CONTROLLER
SENSOR TELEMETRY
GPS/INS/RF INTEGRATION
POWER MANAGEMENT
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SENSOR ARRAY
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STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS
MADE UNDER FEDERALLY-SUPPORTED
RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0001] This invention Was made With United States Gov
ernment support under prime contract No. DE-AC05
00OR22725 to UT-Battelle, L.L.C. awarded by the Depart
ment of Energy. The Government has certain rights in this
invention.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] Embodiments of the invention relate generally to
the ?eld of communication systems. More particularly, an
embodiment of the invention relates to navigation systems,
and methods of performing navigation.
[0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art
[0005] Prior art navigation systems, such as the Global
Positioning System (GPS), are knoWn to those skilled in the
art. For instance, a conventional global positioning system
consists of more than tWo doZen GPS satellites broadcasting
precise timing signals by radio to GPS receivers, alloWing
them to accurately determine their location (longitude, lati
tude, and altitude) anyWhere on Earth.
[0006] A problem With this technology has been the lack
ofreliability in thick foliage, rough terrain, and urban areas.
Therefore, What is required is a solution that provides
navigation systems able to reliably function under such
conditions.
[0007] Another problem With this technology has been the
long time required to obtain a neW ?x, as Well as suscepti
bility to multipath elfects, jamming, or spoo?ng signals.
Therefore, What is also required is a solution that provides
a quicker and more robust ?x, able to detect multipath,
jamming or spoo?ng induced errors.
[0008] One unsatisfactory approach, in an attempt to solve
the above-discussed problems involves the use of narroW
correlator spacing to reduce noise and multipath effects.
HoWever, a disadvantage of this approach is that it does not
substantially improve time-to-?rst-?x, nor does it improve
reliability in areas Where GPS signals cannot penetrate.
[0009] Heretofore, the requirements of reliable signals in
dif?cult terrain, quick time-to-?rst-?x, and robustness ofthe
?x referred to above have not been fully met. What is needed
is a solution that simultaneously solves this all of these
problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] There is a need for the folloWing embodiments of
the invention. Of course, the invention is not limited to these
embodiments.
[0011] According to an embodiment of the invention, a
process comprises: providing a plurality of transmitters
distributed throughout a desired coverage area; locking the
plurality of transmitters to a common timing reference;
transmitting a signal from each of the plurality of transmit
ters. According to another embodiment of the invention, a
machine comprises: a plurality of transmitters distributed
throughout a desired coverage area; Wherein each of the
plurality of transmitters comprises a packet generator; and
Wherein the plurality oftransmitters are locked to a common
Apr. 17, 2008
timing reference. According to another embodiment of the
invention, a process comprises: providing Global Position
ing System ?x having a plurality of tracking parameters;
providing a Theater Positioning System ?x; monitoring the
plurality of tracking parameters for predetermined condi
tions; and, When the predetermined conditions are met,
sending a notifying signal and sWitching to the Theater
Positioning System ?x as a primary ?x. According to
another embodiment of the invention, a machine comprises:
a system controller; a Global Positioning System receiver
coupled to the system controller; a radio frequency locating
receiver coupled to the system controller; and an operator
interface coupled to the system controller.
[0012] These, and other, embodiments of the invention
Will be better appreciated and understood When considered
in conjunction With the folloWing description and the
accompanying draWings. It should be understood, hoWever,
that the folloWing description, While indicating various
embodiments ofthe invention and numerous speci?c details
thereof, is given by Way of illustration and not of limitation.
Many substitutions, modi?cations, additions and/or rear
rangements may be made Within the scope of an embodi
ment of the invention Without departing from the spirit
thereof, and embodiments of the invention include all such
substitutions, modi?cations, additions and/or rearrange
ments.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The drawings accompanying and forming part of
this speci?cation are included to depict certain embodiments
ofthe invention. A clearer conception of embodiments ofthe
invention, and of the components combinable With, and
operation of systems provided With, embodiments of the
invention, Will become more readily apparent by referring to
the exemplary, and therefore nonlimiting, embodiments
illustrated in the draWings, Wherein identical reference
numerals (ifthey occur in more than one vieW) designate the
same elements. Embodiments ofthe invention may be better
understood by reference to one or more ofthese draWings in
combination With the description presented herein. It should
be noted that the features illustrated in the draWings are not
necessarily draWn to scale.
[0014] FIG. 1 shoWs a functional overvieW of one embodi
ment of the invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 shoWs one embodiment of the apparatus of
the invention.
[0016] FIG. 3 shoWs the resistance to spoo?ng signals of
the invention.
[0017] FIG. 4 shoWs a precision timing apparatus used by
the invention.
[0018] FIG. 5 shoWs one arrangement of a precision
timing apparatus of the invention.
[0019] FIG. 6A shoWs one possible frequency allocation
used by one embodiment of the invention.
[0020] FIG. 6B shoWs one possible frequency allocation
used by another embodiment of the invention.
[0021] FIG. 6C shoWs one possible frequency allocation
used by another embodiment of the invention.
[0022] FIG. 6D shoWs one basic con?guration of an
indoor line-of-sight TPS scheme used by the invention.
[0023] FIG. 7 shoWs one basic con?guration of a TPS
scheme used by the invention.
[0024] FIG. 8 shoWs the block diagram of a transmitting
system used by the invention.