Local positioning for wireless sensor networks

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Contributors

  • F. Ellinger - , Chair of Circuit Design and Network Theory (Author)
  • R. Eickhoff - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • R. Gierlich - , Siemens AG (Author)
  • J. Hüttner - , Siemens AG (Author)
  • A. Ziroff - , Siemens AG (Author)
  • S. Wehrli - , ETH Zurich (Author)
  • T. Ußmüller - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • J. Carls - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • V. Subramanian - , Technical University of Berlin (Author)
  • M. Krcmar - , Technical University of Berlin (Author)
  • R. Mosshammer - , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Author)
  • S. Spiegel - , Rio Systems (Author)
  • D. Doumenis - , SignalGeneriX Ltd (Author)
  • A. Kounoudes - , SignalGeneriX Ltd (Author)
  • K. Kurek - , Warsaw University of Technology (Author)
  • Y. Yashchyshyn - , Warsaw University of Technology (Author)
  • C. B. Papadias - , Athens Information Technology (Author)
  • P. Tragas - (Author)
  • A. Kalis - , Athens Information Technology (Author)
  • E. Avatagelou - , Exodus SA (Author)

Abstract

This workshop paper gives an overview of local positioning and tracking principles for wireless sensor networks including recent results of the European project RESOLUTION (Reconfigurable Systems for Mobile Local Communication and Positioning). Measurements of a first demonstrator applying a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar principle are presented. The unlicensed ISM band around 5.8 GHz, 150 MHz bandwidth and less than 25mW effective isotropic radiated transmit power are used. Excellent 3-D positioning accuracies in the order of 4 cm in an anechoic chamber and 18 cm in a conference hall with strong multipath and area of 800 m2 are measured. Furthermore, the results of optimized radio frequency integrated circuits and a suitable compact flash card are outlined.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2007 IEEE Globecom Workshops
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Globecom Workshops
ISSN2166-0069

Conference

Title2007 IEEE Globecom Workshops
Duration26 - 30 November 2007
CityWashington, DC
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

Scopus 50249155791

Keywords

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Keywords

  • BiCMOS, FMCW, Integrated circuits, Local positioning, Radar, Radio frequencies, Tracking, Wireless sensors