A forward link repeater frequency watermarking (FLRFWM) system and method that
enable accurate position location of mobile stations in areas where repeaters are
present by watermarking repeated signals with repeater information. A repeater
watermarks a forward link signal with a (unique or non-unique) fast frequency modulation
waveform watermark every time a signal passes through the repeater. A mobile station
detects and/or identifies the fast frequency watermark on the forward link signal
to determine repeater information that aids the network position determination
entity or mobile station position location system in determining position location
using AFLT and/or A-GPS systems. A forward link fast frequency watermarking system
described herein achieves minimal impact on FL, AFLT, and GPS performance, good
detection, identification and false alarm probabilities, short time-to-detect/identify,
and good detection/identification sensitivity.