Classification of UWB Multipath Clusters and its Distortion Effects on Positioning Error
Conference: EuCAP 2009 - 3rd European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
03/23/2009 - 03/27/2009 at Berlin, Germany
Proceedings: EuCAP 2009
Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Makaratat, K.; Brown, T. W. C.; Stavrou, S.; Evans, B. (Centre for Communication Systems Research, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom)
Abstract:
Quantification of distortion effects on UWB system performances in terms of positioning error is analysed in this research. UWB multipath distorted channels are simulated in each frequency subband, over 2-11 GHz. Its characteristics are modelled corresponding to multipath clusters along the propagation paths. The classification of clusters and physics-based distortion mechanisms are generalized to be included into the simulation algorithm. Finally, distortion impacts on system performances regarding to frequency dependent characteristics and positioning errors are investigated.