Projects
GNSS monitoring and prediction software development and deployment
- Design of a GNSS-RAIM prediction module (including horizontal ARAIM) integrated in a flight-planning environment, in cooperation with FlightKeys Gmbh
- Development of a GNSS monitoring solution for the Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA) in co-operation with NAVBLUE UK
- Design, development and operation of GNSS system monitoring facilities (currently operational at Korean, Chinese and Saudi airports) [GPMS]. In cooperation with DW international (UK). The GPMS is a commercial system.[2008-now]
- Integration of GNSS interference and spoofing sensors into Integricom’s and DWI’s GPMS GNSS monitoring system [GMCA]. In cooperation with DW international (UK), Spirent (UK), Qascom (IT) and Chronos Ltd. (UK). Project commissioned by the European GNSS Agency (GSA) under a Horizon 2020 grant. [4Q2014-2Q2016]
- Algorithm and data processing design on implementation and validation of a long-term GNSS monitoring system designed to model orbit and clock errors using large amounts of data [SENDAI]. In cooperation with Iguassu Software Systems (CZ). Project commissioned by ESA. [2014-1Q2016]
- Consultancy to DW International (UK) in the design of the EuroNOTAM tool for SBAS performance prediction. In cooperation with GMV (ES). Project commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU). [2011]
- Consultancy to DW International (UK) in the design of performance prediction systems for RNP-AR operations.[2014]
- Validation and verification for the Galileo System Evaluation Equipment software [GALSEE-DAT]. In cooperation with Logica (NL) and Science & Technology (NL) for TAS-I (IT). Project commissioned by ESA. [2008-2011]
- Design and implementation of Eurofix Integrity Monitoring software. In cooperation with Reelektronika (NL). System commissioned by the Norwegian Defence Communication and Data Services Administration (NO). [2000-2001]
- Design and implementation of RAIM prediction software and general consultancy on the application of RAIM. In cooperation with Stasys Ltd. (UK). System commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU). [2003]
- Design and implementation of enhancements to Eurocontrol’s DME coverage prediction software [DEMETER+]. In cooperation with Stasys Ltd. (UK). System commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU) [2003].
- Algorithm design of the RAIM prediction tool [Augur]. In cooperation with Stasys Ltd. (UK). Study commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU).[1998]
- Performed an SBAS integrity validation study on the use of data for integrity validation. In cooperation with the Erasmus University of Rotterdam (NL). Study commissioned by Eurocontrol. [2002-2003]
- Performed an SBAS integrity concept study on relation between range and positioning requirements and the overbounding of range and position error distributions. In cooperation with Reelektronika (NL). Study commissioned by Eurocontrol. [2001]
GNSS performance assessment
- Project management, and algorithm and data processing design towards modelling ionospheric residual delays for use in safety-of-life applications using large amounts of data [INTIMOD]. In cooperation with the University of New Brunswick and University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Project commissioned by ESA under the GNSS evolutions programme. [2015-2Q2016]
- Algorithm and data processing design towards modelling tropospheric residual delays for use in safety-of-life applications using large amounts of data [INTRO]. In cooperation with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HU). Project commissioned by ESA under the PECS programme.[2015-4Q2016]
- Algorithm and data processing design, validation and verification for a GNSS data processing system to characterize ARAIM performance [MCLTGA]. In cooperation with Iguassu Software Systems (CZ). Project commissioned by ESA. [2013]
- Commissioner and team member within the “Ionospheric Prediction Monitoring for Integrity in Aviation” (IPMIA) project with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) (cooperation after winning the DLR Special Prize of the European Satellite Navigation Competition 2013). [2014-3Q2016]
- Design and validation of software-defined receiver algorithms for dedicated GNSS signal monitoring solutions [GASHIMOV]. In cooperation with Astron (NL), NLR (NL) and Science & Technology (NL). Project commissioned by the Netherlands Space Office. [2012-2015]
- Design of validation algorithms for Galileo and EGNOS integrity [GIMAT]. In cooperation with NLR (NL), Science & Technology (NL) and Delft University of Technology (NL). Project commissioned by the Netherlands Space Office.[2010-2012]
GNSS algorithm design
- Robust estimation and outlier detection algorithms for use of GNSS in urban environments [Galileo Service Consolidation (GSC)]. In cooperation with GMV (ES). Project commissioned by the European GNSS Agency (GSA). [2009-2010]
- Design the integrity algorithms of an integrated GNSS/INS solution [OPTIMAL]. Project for Northrop Grumman (US).[2007]
- Consultancy to Kongsberg-Seatex (NO) on enhancing Reliability and Safety for Shipping using GALILEO, including GNSS performance of service volume simulations [Maritime Navigation Information Services (MARNIS)]. Project commissioned by the Galileo Joint Undertaking. [2006-2007]
- Consultancy to Kongsberg-Seatex (NO) and Thales ATM (UK) on the integrity of differential GNSS [part of the Galileo Initiative for Local Technologies (GILT)]. Project commissioned by the Galileo Joint Undertaking. [2005]
- Study on the integrity of GPS ambiguity resolution for integration of GPS and INS for a low-cost Attitude & Heading Reference System [Smart Hybrid Integrated Navigation Equipment (SHINE)]. In cooperation with Thales Avionics (FR) and Aerodata AG (DE). Study commissioned by the European Commission (Fifth Framework Programme).[2001]
GNSS operations
- Study on the consolidation of the Galileo Integrity Concept to the Galileo Joint Undertaking [part of the GARMIS project]. In cooperation with France Développement Conseil (FDC) [FR]. Project commissioned by the Galileo Joint Undertaking.[2005-2006]
- Study on the use of combined GPS and Galileo (with a focus on RAIM). Study commissioned by Eurocontrol.[2005-2006]
- Safety study on use of GNSS for basic area navigation. Study commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU).[1998]
- Study on future navigation systems for advanced approach procedures. Study commissioned by the Rijksluchtvaartdienst (RLD) (NL).
- Study on Local Augmentation Systems (LAAS) for GNSS precision landing. Study commissioned by the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) (UK)
- Member of Eurocontrol’s ESTB/EGNOS datacollection network. In cooperation with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HU). Project commisioned by Eurocontrol. [November 2003-now].
Other
- Study into the use of GNSS satellites for telescope calibration and the use of telescopes for GNSS orbit determination [TELEGAL]. In cooperation with BITNET CCSS (RO) and the Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy of Science in Cluj-Napoca (RO). Project commissioned by ESA under the GNSS evolutions programme. [2015-2Q2016]
- Algorithms and architecture of DME radionavigation infrastructure planning software [DEMETER]. System commissioned by Eurocontrol (EU).[1999]