Indoor Positioning

Caron, Claude; Chamberland-Tremblay, Daniel; Lapierre, Cédric; Hadaya, Pierre; Roche, Stéphane; Saada, Mokhtar

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-35973-1_626

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“…2c. The disturbances that can this are uneven directional propagation lobes, interference by the reflection of the signal in the environment, the presence of other signals in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, or other objects that obstruct the signal (Seybold 2005;Svečko et al 2015;Szabo 2015;Kushki et al 2008;Caron et al 2008). Such disturbances could be dependent on the environment or on the relative bearing between antennas, both of which are unknown during an exploration task.…”

Section: Signal Strength As a Range Measurementmentioning

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On-board communication-based relative localization for collision avoidance in Micro Air Vehicle teams

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To avoid collisions, Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) flying in teams require estimates of their relative locations, preferably with minimal mass and processing burden. We present a relative localization method where MAVs need only to communicate with each other using their wireless transceiver. The MAVs exchange on-board states (velocity, height, orientation) while the signal strength indicates range. Fusing these quantities provides a relative location estimate. We used this for collision avoidance in tight areas, testing with up to three AR.Drones in a 4 m × 4 m area and with two miniature drones (≈ 50 g) in a 2 m × 2 m area. The MAVs could localize each other and fly several minutes without collisions. In our implementation, MAVs communicated using Bluetooth antennas. The results were robust to the high noise and disturbances in signal strength. They could improve further by using transceivers with more accurate signal strength readings.

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Section: Signal Strength As a Range Measurementmentioning

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On-board communication-based relative localization for collision avoidance in Micro Air Vehicle teams

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“…He urged researchers to identify the impacts of what he called data surveillance technologies on individuals and societies [Clarke 2001]. Finally, Caron et al [2008] discussed indoor positioning combined with digital mapping and spatial analysis (microgeomatics) and real-time location services. Microgeomatics is the field of real-time tracking and spatial analysis of people and equipment motions in a closed space [Caron et al 2008].…”

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“…Finally, Caron et al [2008] discussed indoor positioning combined with digital mapping and spatial analysis (microgeomatics) and real-time location services. Microgeomatics is the field of real-time tracking and spatial analysis of people and equipment motions in a closed space [Caron et al 2008]. At the heart of their discussion is a detailed review of existing indoor positioning methods and techniques.…”

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“…Traditionally, these technologies have mostly been used to trace goods and products, but recently organizations have also begun to use them to locate users, employees and customers [Bergeron et al 2006;Kaupins et al 2005;Taghaboni-Dutta et al 2006]. Technologies that track, trace, and locate are rapidly emerging [Caron et al 2008;Clarke 2001;Hightower et al 2001;Ngai et al 2007].…”

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“…For example, GPSs are only effective outdoors, and cellular network positioning does not provide adequate spatial accuracy for indoor tracking [Hightower et al 2001]. Conversely, active RFID technologies (RTLS) capable of providing accurate indoor locations represent an affordable and efficient alternative solution for indoor positioning and may fill a gap left by other technologies [Caron et al 2008]. The development of an integrated GPS/RTLS system would therefore constitute an important technological development if it can deliver the full potential of both positioning technologies [Asif 2005].…”

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