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

Field Application of Global Positioning System01:28

Field Application of Global Positioning System

90
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...
90
Types of Global Positioning System Surveys01:30

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

121
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...
121
Errors in Global Positioning System01:26

Errors in Global Positioning System

114
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,...
114
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

170
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...
170
Introduction to Global Positioning System01:30

Introduction to Global Positioning System

143
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,...
143
Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments01:30

Electronic Distance Measuring Instruments

120
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...
120

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Adversarial sample generation technology combining benign salient areas and improved GAN in white-box and black-box attack scenarios.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Traditional Chinese medicine fumigation combined with Musk hemorrhoid suppository for wound healing and inflammation control in patients with mixed hemorrhoids after Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.

Frontiers in surgery·2026
Same author

BnaCIPK9 homoeologs mediate the dosage-dependent regulation of seed oil in allotetraploid Brassica napus L.

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2026
Same author

Occupancy-based mechanism is the chief mode of ROS1 function in preventing DNA hypermethylation.

Nature plants·2026
Same author

CIPK9-PP2C39 module modulates the trade-off between abscisic acid-dependent drought tolerance and plant growth in Brassica napus L.

The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology·2026
Same author

Genomic and epigenomic coordination maintains subgenome transcriptional balance in allotetraploid <i>Brassica napus</i>.

Horticulture research·2026
Same journal

A tri-axis optomechanical accelerometer with plasmonic MIM waveguide and structural direction-dependent optical signatures.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Holographic leaky-wave antennas with independently controlled multiple counter-rotating vortex beams.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Differential associations of longitudinal hearing and vision trajectories with dementia and mild cognitive impairment in older adults.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Abdominal obesity and leisure-time sedentary behavior in relation to gastroesophageal reflux disease risk: a prospective cohort study from the UK Biobank.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Effect of nitrogen-rich COF incorporation on the structure and separation performance of polyamide nanofiltration membranes.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Withanolide A inhibits hIAPP aggregation: An In silico, biophysical, and drosophila-based In vivo validation.

Scientific reports·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 14, 2025

Microfluidic Platform with Multiplexed Electronic Detection for Spatial Tracking of Particles
11:54

Microfluidic Platform with Multiplexed Electronic Detection for Spatial Tracking of Particles

Published on: March 13, 2017

9.4K

Wireless sensor network positioning technology based on improved sampling box and fuzzy reasoning.

Ningyun Dan1, Lun Zhao2, Wenjin Pan3

  • 1College of Physics and Information Engineering, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, 657000, China.

Scientific Reports
|July 18, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces an improved wireless sensor network positioning technology using fuzzy clustering and Gaussian models. It significantly enhances localization accuracy and efficiency, especially in large-scale networks.

Keywords:
Communication radiusFuzzy reasoningMultidimensional Gaussian modelNode positioningPositioning accuracySampling boxWireless sensor networks

More Related Videos

Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit
05:30

Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Published on: September 8, 2023

662
A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings
08:23

A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings

Published on: September 30, 2019

6.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 14, 2025

Microfluidic Platform with Multiplexed Electronic Detection for Spatial Tracking of Particles
11:54

Microfluidic Platform with Multiplexed Electronic Detection for Spatial Tracking of Particles

Published on: March 13, 2017

9.4K
Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit
05:30

Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Published on: September 8, 2023

662
A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings
08:23

A Random-displacement Measurement by Combining a Magnetic Scale and Two Fiber Bragg Gratings

Published on: September 30, 2019

6.4K

Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Engineering

Background:

  • Precise positioning is crucial for wireless sensor network (WSN) applications.
  • Traditional WSN positioning methods suffer from low accuracy and efficiency in resource-constrained environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an improved WSN positioning technology addressing accuracy and efficiency limitations.
  • To enhance localization performance in resource-constrained WSNs.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a WSN positioning technique utilizing optimized sampling boxes and fuzzy reasoning.
  • Employed a time-series-optimized fuzzy clustering algorithm and a multidimensional Gaussian model.
  • Optimized sampling box parameters for improved localization.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a stable Rand coefficient of 0.89 with the fuzzy clustering algorithm on benchmark datasets.
  • Demonstrated an average positioning error as low as 0.21 m with 40% beacon nodes.
  • Exhibited response times of 0.41 ms (50 nodes) and 0.72 ms (200 nodes), outperforming comparison models.

Conclusions:

  • The new model offers high positioning accuracy and fast response times across various communication radii and beacon node ratios.
  • The technology shows excellent versatility and efficiency, particularly in large-scale WSN deployments.
  • Provides a significant advancement for WSN applications in environmental monitoring and industrial automation.