The
final design of the GALILEO signals depends on many different
influencing factors:
Interoperability
with existing and future GPS signals
Good
signal acquisition and tracking characteristics
High
resistance against interference and multipath
propagation
Low-cost
implementation of receivers
Due to the
many possible signal options and the variety of ancillary
conditions, the final determination of the GALILEO signal
specifications is a protracted process. Through the deployment
of ground based signal transmitters in a real environment,
a variety of different signal options can be tested under
authentic conditions. GATE offers the following signal
options:
3 frequencies:
L1, E6, E5a,b
Variable
Doppler shift on the signal
E5ab broadband
signal
Different
modulation schemes
Flexible
navigation data
Beyond the ground
based capabilities, GATE will also support the four GALILEO IOV satellites.
These satellites provide the user just with short availabilities,
usually not enough for positioning. Within the GATE test
area, it is ensured that the GALILEO satellites during
IOV phase are complemented by the GATE ground signal transmitters,
thus enabling full positioning capabilities through combination
of IOV and GATE signals in the user receiver.
GATE - The first demonstration
in Europe of genuine ranging capabilities with
GALILEO signals with
physical signal transmission in a realistic environment.
A milestone on the path to GALILEO!