Atmospheric Delay Correction for NTN Node Location

The patent introduces atmospheric delay correction as an intermediary factor that mediates between the raw signal measurements and the final location calculation. By calculating and applying correction values for ionospheric and tropospheric delays, the system compensates for the harmful atmospheric effects without changing the fundamental signal transmission method.

The patent modifies the measurement parameters by introducing additional correction parameters (ionospheric delay correction and tropospheric delay correction) that are applied to the raw signal measurements. These parameter changes allow the system to account for atmospheric variations and improve location accuracy dynamically.

The patent segments the atmospheric delay correction into separate components: ionospheric delay correction and tropospheric delay correction. Each component can be calculated and applied independently, which simplifies the overall calculation process while maintaining accuracy. The segmentation allows for modular computation that reduces processing burden.

The patent applies partial correction by using available reference signals and atmospheric data to compute correction values, rather than requiring perfect or complete atmospheric modeling. This partial action approach provides sufficient accuracy for practical applications while avoiding the excessive complexity of idealized correction methods.