Iterative approach for anchor configuration of positioning systems

Mathias Pelka*, Grigori Goronzy, Horst Hellbrück

*Corresponding author for this work
17 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

With anchor positions and measurements of distances between an object and anchors, positioning algorithms calculate the position of an object, e.g. via lateration. Positioning systems require calibration and configuration prior to operation. In the past, approaches employed reference nodes with GPS or other reference location systems to determine anchor positions. In this article, we propose an approach to determine anchor positions without prior knowledge. We evaluate our approach with simulations and real data based on the Decawave DW1000 radio and show that the error is proportional to the mean error of the distance estimation.

Original languageEnglish
JournalICT Express
Volume2
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.03.2016

Funding

This publication is a result of the research work of the Center of Excellence CoSA in two projects m:flo and LOCIC which are funded by German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), FKZ KF3177201ED3, FKZ KF3177202PR4.

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