GNSS carrier phase ambiguity resolution: challenges and open problems

Abstract

Integer carrier phase ambiguity resolution is the key to fast and high-precision global navigation satellite system (GNSS) positioning and application. Although considerable progress has been made over the years in developing a proper theory for ambiguity resolution, the necessary theory is far from complete. In this contribution we address three topics for which further developments are needed. They are: (1) Ambiguity acceptance testing; (2) Ambiguity subset selection; and (3) Integer-based GNSS model validation. We will address the shortcommings of the present theory and practices, and discuss directions for possible solutions