Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Errors in Global Positioning System01:26

Errors in Global Positioning System

22
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,...
22
Field Application of Global Positioning System01:28

Field Application of Global Positioning System

19
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...
19
Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device01:30

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

14
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...
14
Types of Global Positioning System Surveys01:30

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

36
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...
36
Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments01:30

Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments

13
Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments (EDMs) are essential tools in modern surveying, offering precise distance measurements by emitting electromagnetic signals and calculating the time required for these signals to travel to a target and return. Two primary types of signals are used in EDMs — light waves and microwaves — each suited to specific environmental and distance requirements. Light-wave-based EDMs utilize either infrared or laser light, providing high accuracy over short...
13
Introduction to Global Positioning System01:30

Introduction to Global Positioning System

37
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,...
37

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Ambient Backscattering-Enabled SWIPT Relaying System with a Nonlinear Energy Harvesting Model.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2020
Same author

Inter-Relay Interference Mitigation for Chirp-Based Two-Path Successive Relaying Protocol.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2019
Same author

An Efficient RSS Localization for Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2019
Same author

An Efficient Hybrid RSS-AoA Localization for 3D Wireless Sensor Networks.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2019
Same author

A Distance Boundary with Virtual Nodes for the Weighted Centroid Localization Algorithm.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2018
Same journal

RETRACTED: Zhang et al. A Novel Framework for Reconstruction and Imaging of Target Scattering Centers via Wide-Angle Incidence in Radar Networks. <i>Sensors</i> 2025, <i>25</i>, 6802.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Unsupervised Multi-Source Domain Adaptation for Person Re-Identification via Mixture of Experts and Graph-Based Relation.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development of an Instrumented Glove for Palmar Pressure Assessment in Kayakers.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Development and Experimental Validation of an Autonomous IoT-Based Monitoring System for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment in the Amazon River.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Semi-Supervised Adversarial Learning Framework for Controller Area Network Bus Intrusion Detection.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Smart Optimization Method for Safety Signs in Innovative Manufacturing Environments Integrating Industrial Field IoT Sensors and Knowledge Graphs.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2025

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection
16:11

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection

Published on: April 26, 2014

9.3K

Improvement of Wireless Localization Precision Using Chirp Signals.

Ki-Tae Kim1, Kwang-Yul Kim2, Yoan Shin1

  • 1School of Electronic Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 28, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a novel localization framework using chirp signals and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) for precise positioning. The system achieves superior accuracy and reliability, even in challenging environments with interference.

Keywords:
Fang’s algorithmTDMA–tactical data linkTDoAchirp signalschirp-based localization algorithmchirp-based ranging algorithmcircular shiftoversampling-like effectraised cosine interpolation

More Related Videos

Continuous-Wave Propagation Channel-Sounding Measurement System - Testing, Verification, and Measurements
09:36

Continuous-Wave Propagation Channel-Sounding Measurement System - Testing, Verification, and Measurements

Published on: June 25, 2021

2.9K
Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer for Measurements in Radio Frequency Propagation Channels
10:00

Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer for Measurements in Radio Frequency Propagation Channels

Published on: June 2, 2020

20.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2025

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection
16:11

Implementation of a Reference Interferometer for Nanodetection

Published on: April 26, 2014

9.3K
Continuous-Wave Propagation Channel-Sounding Measurement System - Testing, Verification, and Measurements
09:36

Continuous-Wave Propagation Channel-Sounding Measurement System - Testing, Verification, and Measurements

Published on: June 25, 2021

2.9K
Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer for Measurements in Radio Frequency Propagation Channels
10:00

Calibration of Vector Network Analyzer for Measurements in Radio Frequency Propagation Channels

Published on: June 2, 2020

20.5K

Area of Science:

  • Signal Processing
  • Wireless Communication
  • Navigation Systems

Background:

  • Accurate localization is crucial for emerging technologies like IoT and smart cities.
  • Conventional methods struggle with multipath interference and jamming.
  • Chirp signals offer enhanced ranging capabilities due to their wide bandwidth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-precision localization framework using chirp signals and TDMA.
  • To improve distance estimation accuracy and temporal resolution.
  • To ensure robust performance in adverse conditions like multipath and jamming.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of chirp signal properties with a TDMA tactical data link.
  • Application of raised cosine interpolation and circular shift techniques for enhanced temporal resolution.
  • Utilization of Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) and Fang's algorithm for localization.
  • Experimental validation in diverse environmental conditions.

Main Results:

  • The framework achieves high-precision positioning by leveraging chirp signal characteristics.
  • Demonstrated significant enhancement in distance estimation accuracy without increased sampling rates.
  • Effective mitigation of multipath interference and jamming.
  • Superior accuracy, reliability, and resilience compared to conventional methods.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed framework offers a robust and accurate solution for critical localization needs.
  • Potential applications span IoT, smart cities, and tactical communication systems.
  • The synergy of chirp signals and TDMA enables efficient integrated communication and localization.