Performance Analysis of Time Difference of Arrival and Angle of Arrival Estimation Methods for GSM Mobile Phone Localization

Zimmermann L, Götz A, Fischer G, Weigel R (2017)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2017

Journal

Publisher: De Gruyter

Edited Volumes: Communication, Signal Processing & Information Technology

Series: Advances in Systems, Signals and Devices

City/Town: Berlin

Book Volume: 4

Pages Range: 17-34

ISBN: 9783110448399

DOI: 10.1515/9783110448399-002

Abstract

The localization methods time difference of arrival (TDOA) and angle of arrival (AOA) are investigated in their capability of high-resolution detection of GSM signals. Because GSM is of narrowband nature, a bandwidth expansion technique that significantly increases the resolution of TDOA is introduced. The algorithms maximum likelihood estimator (for TDOA), root multiple signal classification and estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques (for AOA) are proposed as a reference for each method. Simulations conducted with noisy signals and multipath propagation demonstrate the potential of TDOA for GSM localization, especially for search and rescue applications. AOA on the other hand is very sensitive to multipath, and is therefore only recommended for open space scenarios.

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APA:

Zimmermann, L., Götz, A., Fischer, G., & Weigel, R. (2017). Performance Analysis of Time Difference of Arrival and Angle of Arrival Estimation Methods for GSM Mobile Phone Localization. In Communication, Signal Processing & Information Technology. (pp. 17-34). Berlin: De Gruyter.

MLA:

Zimmermann, Lars, et al. "Performance Analysis of Time Difference of Arrival and Angle of Arrival Estimation Methods for GSM Mobile Phone Localization." Communication, Signal Processing & Information Technology. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2017. 17-34.

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