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The problem of integer estimation has drawn a lot of attention in the past decade, and is now often considered solved. However, a parameter resolution theory cannot be considered complete without rigorous measures for validating the parameter solution.
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Verhagen, S. Integer ambiguity validation: an open problem?. GPS Solutions 8, 36–43 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10291-004-0087-5
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