UWB Positioning Performance Tests Based on Chan Algorithm in IEEE 802.15.4a Channel Model

Abstract:

Chan algorithm is a closed form solution to the non-recursive equation set. This algorithm needs only a small amount of calculations but has a high degree of precision on positioning. It is valuable for academic reference. Firstly, it obtains the preliminary solution by using WLS (Weighted Least Squares) twice. Then, it uses the preliminary solution to linearise the nonlinear equation and finally makes the estimation of the position. The channel model can provide the model of indoor office environment ranging from 2 GHz to 10 GHz. Through the UWB (Ultra WideBand) positioning system of the channel model, the LOS(line-of-sight) environment can be simulated and TOA(Time-Of-Arrival) data measured by distance can also be obtained by sampling. However, small LOS errors included in the TOA data may lead to big ones in the positioning of 3D(three-dimensional) space and the precision of positioning may be undermined, when the data are directly applied to the Chan algorithm which is based on the TOA. In order to solve this issue, the TOA data obtained can be processed with MA(Moving Average) algorithm and the precision can be improved.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 433-440)
• Pages: 2663-2669
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.433-440.2663
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Xiao Long Mu, Xue Rong Cui, Hao Zhang, T. Aaron Gulliver
• Keywords: Chan Algorithm, IEEE 802.15.4a, Moving Average (MA), Time of Arrival (TOA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB)

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