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Overview and Progress of GNSS Anti-multipath Antenna Designs
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BeiJing Institute of Technology
 
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University of Huddersfield
 
 
Submission date: 2023-08-29
 
 
Acceptance date: 2023-09-28
 
 
Publication date: 2023-09-30
 
 
Sensors and Machine Learning Applications 2023;2(3)
 
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This article provides a comprehensive review of recent applications of GNSS anti-multipath antenna. Emphasis is placed on the role of anti-multipath antenna in GNSS. A brief summary of the current anti-multipath antenna in satellite-based navigation systems is provided and also the GNSS anti-multipath antenna plays a key role is emphasised, which will help in getting a better understanding of the requirements on the various performance parameters of a GNSS antenna. In addition, we review GNSS anti-multipath antenna design strategies and specific design examples that highlight the application of various types of GNSS anti-multipath antenna. Ultimately, this articles seeks to demonstrate the value of GNSS anti-multipath antenna design insights for antenna engineering and look toward promising new research directions for GNSS antenna research.
 
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