The seasonal dependence of cycle slip occurrence of GPS data over China low latitude region

Abstract
The relationship of daily accumulated cycle slip occurrence with the season is analyzed using the GPS data observed in six GPS stations located in China low latitude region in 2001. It is found that the seasonal dependence of cycle slip occurrence is evident. The cycle slip mainly occurs during the periods of two equinox months (March to May and September to October), and some correlative changes of the cycle slip occurrences over all six stations are exhibited in some special days. Considering the diurnal dependence of cycle slip, it can be inferred that the cycle slip occurrence with certain elevation limitation is related with the ionospheric irregularities over this region.
Journal
Science in China Series E: Technological Sciences
Volume
50
Number of Pages
422-429
DOI
10.1007/s11431-007-0059-4
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