Mitigating propagation errors for indoor positioning in wireless sensor networks

C. Ladha, B. S. Sharif, C. C. Tsimenidis

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Abstract

Implementing positioning systems for indoor environments is notoriously difficult. The vast array of interacting parameters such as furniture, room shape and materials mean that the simulation of such an environment is of limited value. We present in this paper results from an empirical investigation as to the attainable accuracy of a Radio Frequency (RF) positioning system based on received signal strength (RSS). Methods to improve confidence, such as frequency averaging and bi-directional ranging, are explored. Finally we present and evaluate a novel method for calibrating the channel propagation exponent with no prior knowledge of the sensor network layout or room shape.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems, MASS
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems, MASS - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 8 Oct 200711 Oct 2007

Publication series

Name2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems, MASS

Conference

Conference2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems, MASS
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period8/10/0711/10/07

Keywords

  • Component
  • Indoor positioning
  • Localization
  • Path loss exponent
  • Wireless sensor network

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