An efficient localization algorithm is proposed by utilizing the time difference of arrival (TDOA) without synchronization between base stations. Generally, a TDOA-based localization algorithm requires synchronization between base stations in order to improve the accuracy of localization. Hence, correlations using wideband signals or wire connections between base stations have been used to synchronize the base stations; however, these approaches result in additional operating costs. Thus, the proposed algorithm does not require synchronization between base stations. The TDOA equations are derived by continuously varying the locations of the source and the location of a base station. The number of packets necessary for localization is also reduced. The localization performance of the proposed algorithm is verified with Monte-Carlo simulations.
In this paper, we propose an efficient non-line-of-sight (NLOS) error mitigation method for TOA measurement in indoor environments. In order to meet era of ubiquitous computing, there is a developing need for an accurate real-time locating system (RTLS). In the presence of a NLOS error, the location estimation performance is likely to be degraded. For effective location estimation, NLOS errors should be recognized and mitigated before measurements are used in conventional location estimation method such as non-linear least squares (NLS), linear least squares (LLS), weighted-linear least squares (WLS), and least median squares (LMS). For improve location estimation, we assumed that measured distances using weighing mitigation factor are exploited for location estimation. Through simulation results, theoretical analysis of the performance is demonstrated.
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