Multipath Exploitation for Emitter Localization using Ray-Tracing Fingerprints and Machine Learning

Multipath Exploitation for Emitter Localization using Ray-Tracing Fingerprints and Machine Learning
Author: Marcelo Nogueira de Sousa
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3863602447

The precise localization of radio frequency (RF) transmitters in outdoor environments has been an important research topic in various fields for several years. Nowadays, the functionalities of many electronic devices are based on the position data of a radiofrequency transmitter using a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). Spatially separated sensor scan measure the signal from the transmitter and estimate its location using parameters such as Time Of Arrival (ToA), Time Difference Of Arrival (TDOA), Received Signal Strength (RSS) or Direction Of Arrival (DOA). However, certain obstacles in the environment can cause reflection, diffraction, or scattering of the signal. This so called multipath effect affects the measurements for the precise location of the transmitter. Previous studies have discarded multipath information and have not considered it valuable for locating the transmitter. Some studies used ray tracing (RT) to create position fingerprints, without reference measurements, in a simulated scenario. Others tested this concept with real measurement data, but this proved to be a more cumbersome method due to practical problems in the outdoor environment. This thesis exploits the concept of Channel Impulse Response (CIR) to address the problem of precision in outdoor localization environments affected by multipath. The study aims to fill the research gap by combining multipath information from simulation with real measurements in a machine learning framework. The research question was whether the localization could be improved by combining real measurements with simulations. We propose a method that uses the multipath fingerprint information from RT simulation with reference transmitters to improve the location estimation. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed method, we implemented a TDoA location system enhanced with multipath fingerprints in an outdoor scenario. This thesis investigated suburban and rural areas using well-defined reflective components to characterize the localization multipath pattern. The results confirm the possibility of using multipath effects with real measurements to enhance the localization in outdoor situations. Instead of rejecting the multipath information, we can use them as an additional source of information.

Digital Signal Processing Handbook on CD-ROM

Digital Signal Processing Handbook on CD-ROM
Author: VIJAY MADISETTI
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1725
Release: 1999-02-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0849321352

A best-seller in its print version, this comprehensive CD-ROM reference contains unique, fully searchable coverage of all major topics in digital signal processing (DSP), establishing an invaluable, time-saving resource for the engineering community. Its unique and broad scope includes contributions from all DSP specialties, including: telecommunications, computer engineering, acoustics, seismic data analysis, DSP software and hardware, image and video processing, remote sensing, multimedia applications, medical technology, radar and sonar applications

Recent Advances in Total Least Squares Techniques and Errors-in-variables Modeling

Recent Advances in Total Least Squares Techniques and Errors-in-variables Modeling
Author: Sabine van Huffel
Publisher: SIAM
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780898713930

An overview of the computational issues; statistical, numerical, and algebraic properties, and new generalizations and applications of advances on TLS and EIV models. Experts from several disciplines prepared overview papers which were presented at the conference and are included in this book.

Blind Identification of Structured Dynamic Systems

Blind Identification of Structured Dynamic Systems
Author: Chengpu Yu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811675740

This book is intended for researchers active in the field of (blind) system identification and aims to provide new identification ideas/insights for dealing with challenging system identification problems. It presents a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in the area, which would save a lot of time and avoid collecting the scattered information from research papers, reports and unpublished work. Besides, it is a self-contained book by including essential algebraic, system and optimization theories, which can help graduate students enter the amazing blind system identification world with less effort.

Localization Algorithms and Strategies for Wireless Sensor Networks: Monitoring and Surveillance Techniques for Target Tracking

Localization Algorithms and Strategies for Wireless Sensor Networks: Monitoring and Surveillance Techniques for Target Tracking
Author: Mao, Guoqiang
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2009-05-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605663972

Wireless localization techniques are an area that has attracted interest from both industry and academia, with self-localization capability providing a highly desirable characteristic of wireless sensor networks. Localization Algorithms and Strategies for Wireless Sensor Networks encompasses the significant and fast growing area of wireless localization techniques. This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of topics and fundamental theories underpinning measurement techniques and localization algorithms. A useful compilation for academicians, researchers, and practitioners, this Premier Reference Source contains relevant references and the latest studies emerging out of the wireless sensor network field.

SPAWC

SPAWC
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Total Pages: 444
Release: 1997
Genre: Signal processing
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Audio Signal Processing for Next-Generation Multimedia Communication Systems

Audio Signal Processing for Next-Generation Multimedia Communication Systems
Author: Yiteng (Arden) Huang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2004-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402077688

Audio Signal Processing for Next-Generation Multimedia Communication Systems presents cutting-edge digital signal processing theory and implementation techniques for problems including speech acquisition and enhancement using microphone arrays, new adaptive filtering algorithms, multichannel acoustic echo cancellation, sound source tracking and separation, audio coding, and realistic sound stage reproduction. This book's focus is almost exclusively on the processing, transmission, and presentation of audio and acoustic signals in multimedia communications for telecollaboration where immersive acoustics will play a great role in the near future.

Adaptive Blind Signal and Image Processing

Adaptive Blind Signal and Image Processing
Author: Andrzej Cichocki
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2002-06-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471607915

Im Mittelpunkt dieses modernen und spezialisierten Bandes stehen adaptive Strukturen und unüberwachte Lernalgorithmen, besonders im Hinblick auf effektive Computersimulationsprogramme. Anschauliche Illustrationen und viele Beispiele sowie eine interaktive CD-ROM ergänzen den Text.