Spoofing Detection Algorithm Based on Pseudorange Differences

Intentional spoofing interference can cause damage to the navigation terminal and threaten the security of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). For spoofing interference, an anti-spoofing algorithm based on pseudorange differences for a single receiver is proposed, which can be used to detect simplistic and intermediate spoofing attacks, as well as meaconing attacks. Double-difference models using the pseudorange of two adjacent epochs are established followed by the application of Taylor expansion to the position relationship between the satellite and the receiver (or the spoofer). The authenticity of the signal can be verified by comparing the results of the proposed spoofing detection algorithm with the traditional least squares method. The results will differ when spoofing is present. The parameter setting of the proposed algorithm is introduced. The algorithm has the advantage of both simplicity and efficiency and needs only a single receiver and pseudorange data. A NovAtel receiver is adopted for the actual experiments. The Texas spoofing test battery (TEXBAT), as well as two other simulation experiments are used to verify the performance of the algorithm. The simulation results validate the feasibility and effectiveness of the algorithm.