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A two-step TOA estimation method based on energy detection for IR-UWB sensor networks

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

In order to design a low-computational time of arrival (TOA) estimation algorithm for the ultra wideband (UWB) based wireless sensor networks, a two-step TOA estimation method which focuses on the direct path (DP) component based on energy detection is proposed in this paper. The first step is to determine which energy block the DP locates by generalized likelihood ratio test (GLRT). During the second step, the precise position of DP within the detected energy block is obtained by maximum likelihood (ML) estimation. A mathematical model is set up for this two-step method which is verified by the simulation results, and system parameters that affect the performance are studied by analytical and numerical methods. The results compared with traditional ranging algorithms also show that this method can achieve relative high performance under low complexity conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 7th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2009
Pages139-145
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event7th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2009 - Moncton, NB, Canada
Duration: 11 May 200913 May 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 7th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2009

Conference

Conference7th Annual Communication Networks and Services Research Conference, CNSR 2009
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMoncton, NB
Period11/05/0913/05/09

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