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  • Robotics
  • Signal Processing

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  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) require precise location awareness, especially in complex environments.
  • Existing semi-passive positioning systems face challenges in accuracy and optimal base station deployment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimized site layout for UAV airborne multi-base station semi-passive positioning systems.
  • To improve positioning accuracy in specific regions using a novel optimization algorithm.

Main Methods:

  • Deduction of the geometric dilution of precision (GDOP) formula for Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) and Angle of Arrival (AOA) hybrid positioning.
  • Introduction and application of the Mayfly Optimization Algorithm (MOA) for optimal base station site selection.
  • Simulation and comparison of MOA with Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Artificial Bee Colony (ABC).

Main Results:

  • MOA demonstrates a reduced likelihood of falling into local optima compared to PSO, GA, and ABC.
  • The proposed MOA-based method effectively reduces regional target positioning errors.
  • Simulations with four and five base stations show MOA achieves superior deployment effects.

Conclusions:

  • The Mayfly Optimization Algorithm (MOA) offers a robust solution for optimizing base station layout in UAV positioning systems.
  • MOA enhances the dynamic station configuration capability and overall positioning accuracy.
  • This approach is effective for improving UAV location awareness in challenging environments.