A System-Level Simulation Framework for UWB Localization

Author

Kuhn, Michael J. ; Mahfouz, Mohamed R. ; Zhang, Cemin ; Merkl, Brandon C. ; Fathy, Aly E.

Author_Institution

Mech., Aerosp., & Biomed. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA

Volume

58

Issue

12

fYear

2010

Firstpage

3527

Lastpage

3537

Abstract

In this paper we present a comprehensive simulation framework that can accurately simulate our indoor UWB positioning system including the analog front-ends, digital back-ends, and channel effects. Experimental results from our UWB positioning system are compared to simulated results to validate the accuracy of the simulation framework. Simulated results illustrate the design decisions made in optimizing overall system performance. Multiple peak detection algorithms are presented, and the robustness of our leading-edge detection algorithm is shown even in dense multipath environments. Geometric effects are examined by simulating various base station configurations. This comprehensive simulation framework provides an in-depth analysis of our UWB positioning system and also provides a general framework for rapid prototyping and design of complex wireless systems.

Keywords

Global Positioning System; edge detection; indoor radio; ultra wideband communication; UWB localization; analog front-ends; base station; channel effects; digital back-ends; edge detection algorithm; geometric effects; in-depth analysis; indoor UWB positioning system; multiple peak detection algorithms; rapid prototyping; system-level simulation framework; wireless systems; Adaptive optics; Base stations; Detection algorithms; Interference; Optical pulses; Rails; Receivers; Channel effects; UWB; indoor positioning; mixed-signal; system design;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2010.2086352

Filename

5621938