Low Complexity Antenna Array DOA System for Localization Applications

M. A. G. Al-Sadoon, R. Asif, M. S. Bin-Melha, H. Obeidat, A. Zweid, J. M. Noras, R. A. Abd-Alhameed

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Abstract

This paper presents a low complexity antenna array direction of arrival (DOA) for localization applications in dense environments where GPS localization performance becomes unreliable or unavailable. Thus, a new-efficient angle of arrival (AOA) method called minimum variance noise (MVN) is proposed. The MVN method is based on minimizing the output noise variance of an antenna array; the Lagrange optimization technique is utilized to obtain the optimum weights. Then, the new AOA method is integrated with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) scheme to improve the estimation accuracy. The produced scheme is combined with a compact-size omnidirectional conical normal mode helical antenna array for supporting the front end model. University of Brad-ford campus is modeled and used as a testbed to evaluate the performance estimation of the proposed localization system. The experiment results are presented and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications, WINCOM 2018
EditorsRachid EL-Azouzi, Mohamed Sadik, Essaid Sabir, Amal Tmiri, Eitan Altman
PublisherThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ISBN (Electronic)9781538673300
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jan 2019
Event6th International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications, WINCOM 2018 - Marrakesh, Morocco
Duration: 16 Oct 201819 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2018 International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications, WINCOM 2018

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications, WINCOM 2018
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityMarrakesh
Period16/10/1819/10/18

Keywords

  • conical antenna array
  • Direction/Angle of arrival (DOA/AOA) estimation
  • localization
  • minimum variance
  • multipath channel
  • OFDM
  • tracking systems
  • wireless communication

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