Journal of Radio Electronics. eISSN 1684-1719. 2026. ¹6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.30898/1684-1719.2026.6.12
Software and hardware complex
that implements aircraft LBS naviga-tion technology
M.L. Belokopytov1, D.A. Shlynskih1, D.V. Anohin1, S.A. Alyokhin2
1A.F. Mozhaysky Military Space Academy of the Russian Ministry of Defense,
197198, Russia, St. Petersburg, Zhdanovskaya St., Building 132Military Unit 25522 of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation,
684400, Russia, Kamchatka Krai, Ust-Kamchatsky District, Klyuchi-1
The paper was received May 18, 2026.
Abstract. This article addresses the critical issues of improving navigational support for aircraft in conditions of increasing operational complexity and the limited availability of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals. The study focuses on the problem of positioning accuracy degradation caused by signal blocking by obstacles, ionospheric disturbances, and the impact of electronic warfare systems. These factors are particularly relevant for small aircraft navigating in northern lati-tudes, where GPS and GLONASS satellite visibility is often restricted due to orbital inclinations and signal propagation characteristics. As an effective solution, the authors propose the development and implementation of an integrated navigation system that combines inertial units, satellite receivers, and modern Location-Based Services (LBS) technology. The paper provides a detailed description of a hardware-software complex prototype developed by the authors to implement LBS navigation. Various positioning methods, including Cell of Origin (COO), Time of Arrival (TOA), and Angle of Arrival (AOA), are analyzed, with a specific focus on the Received Signal Strength (RSS) method. The authors present a mathematical model for signal propagation, algorithms for trilateration based on cellular base stations, and the software architecture of the complex. The prototype was successfully tested on board an aircraft to evaluate its positioning accuracy in real flight conditions. The results highlight the key advantages of LBS navigation: high resistance to electronic interference, low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional GNSS receivers. This research confirms the feasibility of using geolocation services as a reliable supplementary tool for aircraft navigation.
Key words: aircraft, navigation, position determination, geolocation services, software and hardware complex.
Corresponding author: Mark Lvovich Belokopytov, hommer1990@mail.ru
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For citation:
Belokopytov M.L., Shlynskih D.A., Anohin D.V., Alyokhin S.A. Software and hardware complex that implements aircraft LBS navigation technology. // Journal of Radio Electronics. – 2026. – ¹ 6. https://doi.org/10.30898/1684-1719.2026.6.12 (In Russian)