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Uplink clock synchronization method for low earth orbit satellite based on location information
YAO Guangji, WANG Ling, HUANG Shengchun
Journal of Computer Applications    2018, 38 (6): 1732-1736.   DOI: 10.11772/j.issn.1001-9081.2017102466
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In order to solve the problem of updating distance information frequently in the traditional method of setting uplink synchronization based on ranging information, a uplink clock synchronization method based on location information was proposed. Firstly, by measuring the pseudoranges to form a nonlinear system of equations, the location information of the terrestrial unit was located by using the solution method based on the principle of least squares. Then, due to the known location information of satellite movement, the change relationship of the distance between the satellite and the ground with time could be further obtained. The distance was converted into time delay to obtain the time advance of the uplink signal transmission of the terrestrial unit. Finally, the transmitter of the terrestrial unit was adjusted to make that the uplink signal could just arrive at the satellite in the assigned time slot with high accuracy, and the purpose of uplink clock synchronization was achieved. The simulation results show that, the proposed method can realize the synchronization of uplink clock in the satellite constellation communication system with high accuracy for the static units in the earth surface all over the world, and avoid the frequent ranging updates with high accuracy.
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