High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator

High-accuracy and high-precision inter-satellite ranging enhances the orbital accuracy of the Global Navigation Satellite System and facilitates Autonomous Navigation without requiring ground stations. This study proposes a novel phase discrimination method based on pseudo-random code phase modulati...

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Main Authors: Chaoyang Li, Fei Yang, Jianfeng Sun, Zhiyong Lu, Yu Zhou, Chenxiang Qian, Weibiao Chen
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author Chaoyang Li
Fei Yang
Jianfeng Sun
Zhiyong Lu
Yu Zhou
Chenxiang Qian
Weibiao Chen
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Fei Yang
Jianfeng Sun
Zhiyong Lu
Yu Zhou
Chenxiang Qian
Weibiao Chen
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description High-accuracy and high-precision inter-satellite ranging enhances the orbital accuracy of the Global Navigation Satellite System and facilitates Autonomous Navigation without requiring ground stations. This study proposes a novel phase discrimination method based on pseudo-random code phase modulation coherent laser ranging, which solves the problem of mutual restriction between ranging accuracy and ranging precision in the traditional method. The early–late correlation peaks are obtained via data shifting, while the early and late codes remain unchanged. The characteristic parameters of the early–late discriminator model are calibrated by the actual ranging system, which achieves enhanced ranging accuracy and precision simultaneously. Ground test results indicate that for the static target, the accuracy of the distance measurement is 0.56 mm, while the precision is 0.34 mm. The ranging accuracy of the proposed method has improved by a factor of 91 compared to the traditional method. For dynamic targets, the accuracies of the distance and speed measurements are 0.38 mm and 0.44 mm/s, respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-76ac17b2f21847b9bf94d4f9e43da8172025-08-20T02:44:32ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322025-02-0112215910.3390/photonics12020159High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase DiscriminatorChaoyang Li0Fei Yang1Jianfeng Sun2Zhiyong Lu3Yu Zhou4Chenxiang Qian5Weibiao Chen6Department of Optics and Optical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, ChinaKey Laboratory of Space Laser Communication and Detection Technology, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaWangzhijiang Innovation Center for Laser, Aerospace Laser Technology and System Department, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaKey Laboratory of Space Laser Communication and Detection Technology, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaWangzhijiang Innovation Center for Laser, Aerospace Laser Technology and System Department, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaWangzhijiang Innovation Center for Laser, Aerospace Laser Technology and System Department, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaKey Laboratory of Space Laser Communication and Detection Technology, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, ChinaHigh-accuracy and high-precision inter-satellite ranging enhances the orbital accuracy of the Global Navigation Satellite System and facilitates Autonomous Navigation without requiring ground stations. This study proposes a novel phase discrimination method based on pseudo-random code phase modulation coherent laser ranging, which solves the problem of mutual restriction between ranging accuracy and ranging precision in the traditional method. The early–late correlation peaks are obtained via data shifting, while the early and late codes remain unchanged. The characteristic parameters of the early–late discriminator model are calibrated by the actual ranging system, which achieves enhanced ranging accuracy and precision simultaneously. Ground test results indicate that for the static target, the accuracy of the distance measurement is 0.56 mm, while the precision is 0.34 mm. The ranging accuracy of the proposed method has improved by a factor of 91 compared to the traditional method. For dynamic targets, the accuracies of the distance and speed measurements are 0.38 mm and 0.44 mm/s, respectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/2/159pseudo-random coderange and velocity measurementlaser ranging
spellingShingle Chaoyang Li
Fei Yang
Jianfeng Sun
Zhiyong Lu
Yu Zhou
Chenxiang Qian
Weibiao Chen
High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
Photonics
pseudo-random code
range and velocity measurement
laser ranging
title High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
title_full High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
title_fullStr High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
title_full_unstemmed High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
title_short High-Accuracy Pseudo-Random Code Laser Ranging Method Based on Data Shifting and Parameter Calibration of Phase Discriminator
title_sort high accuracy pseudo random code laser ranging method based on data shifting and parameter calibration of phase discriminator
topic pseudo-random code
range and velocity measurement
laser ranging
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/12/2/159
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