A multistage interference rejection system for GPS

Abstract

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a one-way satellite communication system that is widely used for both civilian and military applications. Because of the relatively low power of the received signals, GPS is highly susceptible to a variety of intentional and unintentional interferers. In this paper we examine a multistage space-time adaptive-processor (STAP) that is used to improve the detection capability of a GPS receiver for a wide range of jamming scenarios. Depending on the type of interference, the stages incorporate structures such as a notch filter, a beamformer and a blind linear interference canceler. Computer simulations are provided to illustrate the performance of the multistage receiver for wideband and narrowband interferers.