Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Errors in Global Positioning System

Errors in Global Positioning System

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has revolutionized navigation and positioning, but its accuracy is often compromised by various errors. These errors, stemming from environmental, satellite, and receiver-related factors, require careful mitigation to ensure reliable performance across applications.Atmospheric ErrorsGPS signals travel through the Earth’s ionosphere and troposphere, introducing delays which affect accuracy. The ionosphere is strongly influenced by charged particles,...

Field Application of Global Positioning System

Field Application of Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) has become an indispensable tool in fieldwork, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency for surveying, navigation, and infrastructure development. By harnessing signals from a constellation of satellites, GPS receivers determine the location of objects with remarkable speed and accuracy, often completing calculations within a second.Advantages of Modern GPS TechnologyContemporary GPS receivers are designed to meet the practical demands of field...

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

GPS surveying methods vary in application, accuracy, and data collection techniques, catering to diverse surveying and mapping needs. Static GPS, kinematic GPS, and real-time kinematic (RTK) surveying are widely used. Each technique offers distinct advantages.Static GPS involves placing one receiver at a known reference point and another at the target point. It collects exact positional data by observing multiple satellite ranges over an extended period, achieving centimeter-level accuracy for...

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device

Surveyors use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to measure the precise location and elevation of points on Earth. In a recent survey, GPS receivers were used to determine the coordinates and elevations of two park monuments. The process involved careful mission planning, data collection, and correction to ensure accuracy. The survey began with mission planning to identify optimal satellite visibility and minimize Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). A geodetic control point...

Common Leveling Mistakes and Errors

Common Leveling Mistakes and Errors

A survey team is tasked with determining the elevation difference between points Point A and Point B, separated by uneven terrain. They use a leveling instrument and a leveling rod.Common MistakesMisreading the Rod: During a backsight reading at Point A, the instrumentman observes the rod partially obscured by tall grass. Instead of reading 1.135 m, they mistakenly record 1.735 m due to the misalignment of the crosshair with the wrong graduation. This error adds 0.600 m to all subsequent...

Introduction to Global Positioning System

Introduction to Global Positioning System

The Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionized positioning on Earth, providing precise location data through satellite ranging. The GPS system was developed in 1978 by the U.S. Department of Defense for military use, and it became available for civilian applications in 1983, transforming fields including navigation, fleet management, and time synchronization for telecommunications systems.GPS consists of satellites in medium Earth orbit, about 20,200 kilometers above the surface,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Prevalence and drug resistance analysis of hepatitis C virus genotypes in Heilongjiang, China.

Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases·2024

Same author

Failed single-leg assessment of postural stability after anterior cruciate ligament injuries and reconstruction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sports medicine and health science·2024

Same author

Advances in CAR-T cell therapy for hematologic and solid malignancies: latest updates from 2024 ESMO Congress.

Journal of hematology & oncology·2024

Same author

Exploring the molecular design principles for efficient diarylethene photoacid and photohydride generators based on the photochemical reaction mechanism.

Chemical science·2024

Same author

Pharmacology, phytochemistry, and traditional uses of Huperzia serrata (Thunb. ex Murray) Trev.

Fitoterapia·2024

Same author

Meta-analysis of the correlation between inflammatory response indices and no-reflow after PCI in patients with acute STEMI.

American journal of translational research·2024

Same journal

MT-MRI for detection of renal interstitial fibrosis in renovascular disease.

Scientific reports·2026

Same journal

Detection of underground objects from GPR data using a lightweight YOLO-based approach.

Scientific reports·2026

Same journal

Early systemic inflammatory-metabolic trajectory phenotypes are associated with survival outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma treated with nivolumab.

Scientific reports·2026

Same journal

Water balance components in a dry-seeded rice-wheat system: Untangling the effects of tillage and mulching practices.

Scientific reports·2026

Same journal

Topological approaches to quantum tensor train compression via ZX-calculus and SVD.

Scientific reports·2026

Same journal

determinants of flood impacts and adaptive capacity among market vendors in Walukuba-Masese, Jinja city, Uganda.

Scientific reports·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

Published on: November 18, 2022

Research on WSN reliable ranging and positioning algorithm for forest environment.

Peng Wu¹, Le Yu¹, Xiaomei Yi²

¹College of Mathematics and Computer Science, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou, 311300, People's Republic of China.

Scientific Reports

|March 5, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a precise wireless sensor network (WSN) positioning algorithm for forests. It improves accuracy in challenging environments by dividing areas and using signal strength for reliable WSN location.

Keywords:

Fitting method High precision Ranging positioning Regional division Wireless sensor network (WSN)

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: UAV Remote Sensing for Efficient Invasive Plant Biomass Estimation

Author Spotlight: UAV Remote Sensing for Efficient Invasive Plant Biomass Estimation

Published on: February 9, 2024

Tracking Infiltration Front Depth Using Time-lapse Multi-offset Gathers Collected with Array Antenna Ground Penetrating Radar

Tracking Infiltration Front Depth Using Time-lapse Multi-offset Gathers Collected with Array Antenna Ground Penetrating Radar

Published on: May 1, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

In Situ Soil Moisture Sensors in Undisturbed Soils

Published on: November 18, 2022

Author Spotlight: UAV Remote Sensing for Efficient Invasive Plant Biomass Estimation

Author Spotlight: UAV Remote Sensing for Efficient Invasive Plant Biomass Estimation

Published on: February 9, 2024

Tracking Infiltration Front Depth Using Time-lapse Multi-offset Gathers Collected with Array Antenna Ground Penetrating Radar

Tracking Infiltration Front Depth Using Time-lapse Multi-offset Gathers Collected with Array Antenna Ground Penetrating Radar

Published on: May 1, 2018

Area of Science:

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
Localization Algorithms
Environmental Sensing

Background:

Accurate WSN localization is crucial but challenging in complex environments like forests.
Signal intensity ranging inaccuracies hinder precise positioning in natural settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a reliable WSN distance measurement and positioning algorithm specifically for forest environments.
To overcome the limitations of signal intensity ranging in complex terrains.

Main Methods:

The algorithm segments the positioning area into sub-regions based on signal strength's discrete coefficient.
It employs a fitting method to derive logarithmic distance path loss model parameters and path loss index.
Target nodes are located using anchor nodes, with positioning results weighted by signal intensity's discrete coefficient for enhanced accuracy.

Main Results:

The proposed algorithm demonstrates high precision in WSN positioning within forest environments.
Weighting based on signal intensity's discrete coefficient significantly enhances localization accuracy.

Conclusions:

The developed algorithm offers a robust solution for WSN localization in challenging forest environments.
This approach effectively addresses signal intensity variations for improved positioning accuracy.