# Evaluating ML Robustness in GNSS Interference Classification, Characterization & Localization

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.15114 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2409.15114/

## Key facts

- Cited by 11 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 10 of its 42 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 23 Sep 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 10 of 10)

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## Built on by (most cited first, 11 of 11)

- [Federated Learning with MMD-based Early Stopping for Adaptive GNSS Interference Classification](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2410.15681/) (2024)
- [Achieving Generalization in Orchestrating GNSS Interference Monitoring Stations Through Pseudo-Labeling](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2410.14686/) (2024)
- [Multimodal-to-Text Prompt Engineering in Large Language Models Using Feature Embeddings for GNSS Interference Characterization](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.05079/) (2025)
- [Attention-Based Fusion of IQ and FFT Spectrograms with AoA Features for GNSS Jammer Localization](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2507.14167/) (2025)
- [VAE-based Feature Disentanglement for Data Augmentation and Compression in Generalized GNSS Interference Classification](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2504.10556/) (2025)
- [5G-DIL: Domain Incremental Learning with Similarity-Aware Sampling for Dynamic 5G Indoor Localization](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2505.17684/) (2025)
- [GNSS Jammer Direction Finding in Dynamic Scenarios Using an Inertial-based Multi-Antenna System](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2512.05128/) (2025)
- [GenAI for Energy-Efficient and Interference-Aware Compressed Sensing of GNSS Signals on a Google Edge TPU](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.14839/) (2026)
- [The S-ICDF Dataset: Sionna-Simulated Dynamic Interference Characterization and Direction Finding](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2607.03411/) (2026)
- [ZK-Trace: Certified Collusion Tracing with Zero-Knowledge Credentials for Federated GNSS Interference Monitoring](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2609.08763/) (2026)
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## Abstract (arXiv)

Jamming devices disrupt signals from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and pose a significant threat, as they compromise the robustness of accurate positioning. The detection of anomalies within frequency snapshots is crucial to counteract these interferences effectively. A critical preliminary countermeasure involves the reliable classification of interferences and the characterization and localization of jamming devices. This paper introduces an extensive dataset comprising snapshots obtained from a low-frequency antenna that capture various generated interferences within a large-scale environment, including controlled multipath effects. Our objective is to assess the resilience of machine learning (ML) models against environmental changes, such as multipath effects, variations in interference attributes, such as interference class, bandwidth, and signal power, the accuracy of jamming device localization, and the constraints imposed by snapshot input lengths. Furthermore, we evaluate the performance of a diverse set of 129 distinct vision encoder models across all tasks. By analyzing the aleatoric and epistemic uncertainties, we demonstrate the adaptability of our model in generalizing across diverse facets, thus establishing its suitability for real-world applications. Dataset: https://gitlab.cc-asp.fraunhofer.de/darcy_gnss/controlled_low_frequency