TABLE 1

Comparison of the two popular ranging-based 3DMA GNSS methods

CriteriaSkymask 3DMALikelihood-based ranging GNSS
Input parametersSatellite position
Positioning candidate position and its enhanced skymask
Pseudorange difference
Correction-basedGeometryStatistical
Available correctionReflection delayReflection delay and some noise
UncertaintyBuilding model accuracyThe healthiness of the selected reference satellite