Correlation Interferometer Geo Location (CIGL) uses DF antenna array
movement on an aircraft while taking a Plurality of sets of transmitted
signal Measurements. Each measurement set is stored as data in a
covariance matrix, and the matrices are each decomposed to yield measured
array vectors. Using an array manifold table developed during calibration
of the CIGI. system, and containing testing array vectors, the measured
array vectors are each correlated to testing array vectors to develop a
correlation Surface that includes compensation for perturbations Such as
aircraft induced electromagnetic scattering, All the correlation surfaces
are summed and normalized, with the resultant summation undergoing
conjugate gradient processing to more accurately geo-locate the
transmitter. Improved accuracy with fewer antennas and polarization
independence are also achieved.