Emitter localization using a single moving observer based on UKF

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

In this paper, a method based on UKF (The Unscented Kalman Filter) for emitter localization using a single moving observer is proposed. This method considers an emitter localization problem using a number of received signal strength (RSS) data. The state equation and observation equation, which contain variables of emitter location, are firstly established. Wavelet analysis algorithm is proposed for RSS data smoothing, eliminating the noises brought by multipath effect at some extent. With these smoothed RSS data, the state vector continuously estimated and corrected with the iteration of UKF. The unknown variables of emitter location converge gradually and fluctuate at a certain value finally. The Kmeans clustering algorithm is used to cluster these convergent estimations, then the optimal estimation of the emitter location is obtained. Finally, an experiment is designed to verify the feasibility of this method. We built a test system with Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) and GPS, measuring RSS data and GPS data respectively. The experimental results show that the estimated location of the emitter is closed to its actual location with a small localization error, verifying the validity of this localization method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 17th IEEE International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1157-1161
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509039432
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event17th IEEE International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2017 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 27 Oct 201730 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Communication Technology Proceedings, ICCT
Volume2017-October

Conference

Conference17th IEEE International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period27/10/1730/10/17

Keywords

  • Emitter localization
  • Kmeans clustering
  • RSS
  • UKF
  • Wavelet analysis

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Emitter localization using a single moving observer based on UKF'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this