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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Centralized Measurement Level Fusion of GNSS and Inertial Sensors for Robust Positioning and Navigation.

Mohamed F Elkhalea, Hossam Hendy, Ahmed Kamel, Ashraf Abosekeen, Aboelmagd Noureldin

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Mohamed F ElkhaleaElectrical and Computer Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo 11766, Egypt.ORCID 0009-0003-9812-9557
Hossam HendyElectrical and Computer Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo 11766, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0003-1769-9092
Ahmed KamelElectrical and Computer Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo 11766, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-5233-5510
Ashraf AbosekeenElectrical and Computer Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo 11766, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-6319-2877
Aboelmagd NoureldinElectrical and Computer Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON K7K 7B4, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6614-7783

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Abstract

In the current era, which is characterized by increasing demand for high-precision location and navigation capabilities, various industries, including those involved in intelligent vehicle systems, logistics, augmented reality, and more, heavily rely on accurate location information to optimize processes and deliver personalized experiences. In this context, the integration of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and inertial sensor technologies in smartphones has emerged as a critical solution to meet these demands. This research paper presents an algorithm that combines a GNSS with a modified downdate algorithm (MDDA) for satellite selection and integrates inertial navigation systems (INS) in both loosely and tightly coupled configurations. The primary objective was to harness the inherent strengths of these onboard sensors for navigation in challenging environments. These algorithms were meticulously designed to enhance performance and address the limitations encountered in harsh terrain. To evaluate the effectiveness of these proposed systems, vehicular experiments were conducted under diverse GNSS observation conditions. The experimental results clearly illustrate the considerable improvements achieved by the recommended tightly coupled (TC) algorithm when integrated with MDDA, in contrast to the loosely coupled (LC) algorithm. Specifically, the TC algorithm demonstrated a remarkable reduction of over 90% in 2D position root mean square error (RMSE) and a 75% reduction in 3D position RMSE when compared to solutions utilizing the weighting matrix provided by Google with all visible satellites. These findings underscore the substantial advancements in precision resulting from the integration of GNSS and INS technologies, thereby unlocking the full potential of transformative applications in the realm of intelligent vehicle navigation.

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global navigation satellite system (GNSS)GNSS/INS integrationGNSS raw measurementsinertial navigation system (INS)smartphone positioningtightly coupled integration (TC)

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PMCPMC12074251

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