Performance Evaluation of Single Base Station ToA-AoA Localization in an LTE Testbed

Alejandro Blanco, Norbert Ludant, Pablo Jiménez Mateo, Zhenyu Shi, Yi Wang, Joerg Widmer

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Abstract

Precise localization is becoming an integral part of mobile network architectures, not only to provide location-based services but also to optimize the operation of the network itself through suitable context information. Location systems are of particular importance for indoor settings where GPS may be unavailable. While upcoming 5G systems will provide improved location accuracy, for a long time to come many areas will only have LTE coverage, and ubiquitous localization will thus also have to rely on LTE technology. To evaluate the location accuracy that can be achieved with current mobile systems, we implement a localization algorithm in a standard-compliant LTE testbed based on software-defined radios. We assess the localization accuracy in representative indoor scenarios. Despite a bandwidth of only 20MHz, the results show a good median error around 2m, but significantly larger errors may occur in non-line-of-sight cases. Nevertheless, the accuracy is sufficient for a range of potential applications.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE 30th Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5386-8110-7
ISBN (Print)978-1-5386-8111-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Nov 2019
Event30th IEEE Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2019 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 8 Sep 201911 Sep 2019

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC)
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)2166-9570
ISSN (Electronic)2166-9589

Conference

Conference30th IEEE Annual International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, PIMRC 2019
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period8/09/1911/09/19

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