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Optimizing Indoor Airport Navigation with Advanced Visible Light Communication Systems.

Manuela Vieira^1,2,3, Manuel Augusto Vieira^1,2, Gonçalo Galvão¹

¹DEETC-ISEL/IPL, R. Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1949-014 Lisbon, Portugal.

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Summary

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This study introduces visible light communication (VLC) for indoor airport navigation, enabling reliable, GPS-independent guidance. The system optimizes routes and traffic flow in crowded terminals.

Keywords:

agent-based simulator edge/fog architecture indoor navigation user behavior visible light communication (VLC)wayfinding

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Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Transportation Systems

Background:

Indoor navigation in large, crowded airports is challenging, especially without GPS.
Existing navigation systems often lack accuracy and efficiency in complex environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel indoor navigation system for airports using visible light communication (VLC).
To enhance user experience and optimize traffic flow in multi-terminal airports.

Main Methods:

Utilizing tetrachromatic LED luminaires with On-Off Keying (OOK) modulation for data transmission.
Implementing a mesh cellular hybrid structure and a VLC-specific communication protocol.
Conducting airport modeling and user analysis with optical sensors, employing wayfinding algorithms and Edge/Fog integration.

Main Results:

Demonstrated effective data transmission and precise user localization (self-localization, direction inference).
Achieved route optimization and improved traffic control through agent-based simulations.
Validated reliable GPS-independent indoor navigation, enhancing accessibility and convenience.

Conclusions:

Visible Light Communication (VLC) offers a robust solution for indoor navigation in complex airport environments.
Edge/Fog integration enhances system performance and ensures efficient movement.
The proposed system significantly improves navigation, accessibility, and traffic management for airport users.