scholarly journals Aircraft position estimation using angle of arrival of received radar signals

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 2380-2387
Author(s):  
Freeha Majeed Amjad ◽  
Ahmad Zuri Sha'ameri ◽  
Kamaludin Mohamad Yusof ◽  
Paulson Eberechukwu
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Estimation Errors ◽  
Multiple Signal Classification ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Bearing Number

With increasing demand of air traffic, there is a need to optimize the use of available airspace. Effective utilization of airspace relies on quality of aircraft surveillance. Active research is carried out for enhancements in surveillance techniques and various methods are evaluated for future use. This paper evaluates the use of multiple signal classification (MUSIC) based angle of arrival (AOA) estimation along with multiangulation for locating aircrafts from their electromagnetic wave emission. The performance evaluation of the system is presented by evaluating the AOA estimation errors and position estimation (PE) errors. The errors are evaluated by comparing the estimated value to the actual value. An analysis on the system parameters, AOA error and PE error are presented in the end. AOA errors are affected by the AOA value (emitter bearing), number of array elements, SNR and resolution of AOA estimation algorithm. Errors in AOA estimation lead to PE errors. The simulation results show small errors for short ranges. The system performance can be improved at the expense of computational time by using higher MUSIC resolution and larger antenna arrays

scholarly journals AOA-Based Three-Dimensional Multi-Target Localization in Industrial WSNs for LOS Conditions

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 2727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruonan Zhang ◽  
Jiawei Liu ◽  
Xiaojiang Du ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Mohsen Guizani
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Spread Spectrum ◽  
Signal Transmission ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Target Localization ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Transmission Scheme ◽  
Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks ◽  
Estimation Errors

High-precision and fast relative positioning of a large number of mobile sensor nodes (MSNs) is crucial for smart industrial wireless sensor networks (SIWSNs). However, positioning multiple targets simultaneously in three-dimensional (3D) space has been less explored. In this paper, we propose a new approach, called Angle-of-Arrival (AOA) based Three-dimensional Multi-target Localization (ATML). The approach utilizes two anchor nodes (ANs) with antenna arrays to receive the spread spectrum signals broadcast by MSNs. We design a multi-target single-input-multiple-output (MT-SIMO) signal transmission scheme and a simple iterative maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) to estimate the 2D AOAs of multiple MSNs simultaneously. We further adopt the skew line theorem of 3D geometry to mitigate the AOA estimation errors in determining locations. We have conducted extensive simulations and also developed a testbed of the proposed ATML. The numerical and field experiment results have verified that the proposed ATML can locate multiple MSNs simultaneously with high accuracy and efficiency by exploiting the spread spectrum gain and antenna array gain. The ATML scheme does not require extra hardware or synchronization among nodes, and has good capability in mitigating interference and multipath effect in complicated industrial environments.

Adaptive Observer of Rotor Position and Flux for Salient Synchronous Motor

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-121
Author(s):  
D. N. Bazylev ◽  
A. A. Pyrkin ◽  
A. A. Bobtsov
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnets ◽  
Adaptive Estimation ◽  
Angular Position ◽  
Regression Function ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
Synchronous Motor ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Adaptive Observer ◽  
Estimation Errors ◽  
Persistent Excitation

An algorithm of adaptive estimation of rotor flux and angular position for the salient synchronous motor with permanent magnets is presented. A new nonlinear parameterization of the dynamic motor model is proposed. Due to this parameterization the problem of position estimation is translated to the task of identification of unknown constant parameters. During the synthesis of estimation algorithm the currents and voltages of the stator windings, as well as the rotor speed, are assumed to be known signals. Two variants of the adaptive observer based on the standard gradient estimator and the algorithm of the dynamic extension of the regressor are proposed. It is proved that the both versions of the observer provide global exponential convergence of estimation errors to zero if the corresponding regression function satisfies the persistent excitation condition. Also, the latter version of the observer provides global asymptotic convergence if the regression function is square integrable. The results of numerical simulation demonstrate that the algorithm with the dynamic extension of the regressor provides a better quality of estimation transient processes in comparison with the standard gradient estimator.

scholarly journals Accuracy Bounds for Array-Based Positioning in Dense Multipath Channels

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 4249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Wilding ◽  
Stefan Grebien ◽  
Ulrich Mühlmann ◽  
Klaus Witrisal
Keyword(s):  
Error Bound ◽  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Estimation Error ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Position Error ◽  
Time Of Arrival ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Multipath Interference ◽  
Positioning Systems ◽  
Performance Loss

The accuracy of radio-based positioning systems will be limited by multipath interference in realistic application scenarios. This paper derives closed-form expressions for the Cramér–Rao lower bound (CRLB) on the achievable time-of-arrival (ToA) and angle-of-arrival (AoA) estimation-error variances, considering the presence of multipath radio channels, and extends these results to position estimation. The derivations are based on channel models comprising deterministic, specular multipath components as well as stochastic, diffuse/dense multipath. The derived CRLBs thus allow an evaluation of the influence of channel parameters, the geometric configuration of the environment, and system parameters such as signal bandwidth and array geometry. Our results quantify how the ToA and AoA accuracies decrease when the signal bandwidth is reduced, because more multipath will then interfere with the useful LoS component. Antenna arrays can (partly) compensate this performance loss, exploiting diversity among the multipath interference. For example, the AoA accuracy with a 16-element linear array at 1 MHz bandwidth is similar to a two-element array at 1 GHz , in the magnitude order of one degree. The ToA accuracy, on the other hand, still scales by a factor of 100 from the cm-regime to the m-regime because of the dominating influence of the signal bandwidth. The position error bound shows the relationship between the range and angle information under realistic indoor channel conditions and their different scaling behaviors as a function of the anchor–agent placement. Specular multipath components have a maximum detrimental influence near the walls. It is shown for an L-shaped room that a fairly even distribution of the position error bound can be achieved throughout the environment, using two anchors equipped with 2 × 2 -array antennas. The accuracy limit due to multipath increases from the 1–10-cm-range at 1 GHz bandwidth to the 0.5–1-m-range at 100 MHz .

scholarly journals Cascade AOA Estimation Algorithm Based on Flexible Massive Antenna Array

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (23) ◽  
pp. 6797
Author(s):  
Tae-yun Kim ◽  
Suk-seung Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Computational Complexity ◽  
Antenna Array ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
Signal Classification ◽  
Location Based Service ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Multiple Signal Classification ◽  
Estimation Performance ◽  
Estimation Algorithms

The Angle-of-Arrival (AOA) has a variety of applications in civilian and military wireless communication fields. Due to the rapid development of the location-based service (LBS) industry, the importance of the AOA estimation technique has increased. Although a large antenna array is necessary to estimate accurate AOA information of many signals, the computational complexity of conventional AOA estimation algorithms, such as Multiple Signal Classification (MUSIC), is dramatically increased. In this paper, we propose a cascade AOA estimation algorithm employing CAPON and Beamspace MUSIC, based on a flexible (on/off) antenna array. First, this approach roughly finds AOA groups, including several signal AOAs using CAPON, by applying some of the antenna elements. Then, it estimates each signal AOA in the estimated AOA groups using Beamspace MUSIC by applying the full size of the antenna array. In addition to extremely low computational complexity, the proposed algorithm also has similar estimation performance to that of MUSIC. In particular, the proposed cascade AOA estimation algorithm is highly efficient when employing a massive antenna array. Representative computer simulation examples are provided to illustrate the AOA estimation performance of the proposed technique.

scholarly journals Full snapshot reconstruction in hybrid architecture antenna arrays

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Trigka ◽  
Christos Mavrokefalidis ◽  
Kostas Berberidis
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Array ◽  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Linear Array ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Hybrid Architecture ◽  
Angle Of Arrival ◽  
Music Algorithm ◽  
Array Structures ◽  
Signal Sources

AbstractIn the context of this research work, we study the so-called problem of full snapshot reconstruction in hybrid antenna array structures that are utilized in mmWave communication systems. It enables the recovery of the snapshots that would have been obtained if a conventional (non-hybrid) uniform linear antenna array was employed. The problem is considered at the receiver side where the hybrid architecture exploits in a novel way the antenna elements of a uniform linear array. To this end, the recommended scheme is properly designed so as to be applicable to overlapping and non-overlapping architectures. Moreover, the full snapshot recoverability is addressed for two cases, namely for time-varying and constant signal sources. Simulation results are also presented to illustrate the consistency between the theoretically predicted behaviors and the simulated results, and the performance of the proposed scheme in terms angle-of-arrival estimation, when compared to the conventional MUSIC algorithm and a recently proposed hybrid version of MUSIC (H-MUSIC).

scholarly journals Sensorless Pedalling Torque Estimation Based on Motor Load Torque Observation for Electrically Assisted Bicycles

Actuators ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Riccardo Mandriota ◽  
Stefano Fabbri ◽  
Matthias Nienhaus ◽  
Emanuele Grasso
Keyword(s):  
External Disturbance ◽  
State Observer ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Load Torque ◽  
Estimation Errors ◽  
Position Information ◽  
Longitudinal Dynamics ◽  
Rotor Position ◽  
Electrically Assisted ◽  
Motor Load

The need for reducing the cost of and space in Electrically Assisted Bicycles (EABs) has led the research to the development of solutions able to sense the applied pedalling torque and to provide a suitable electrical assistance avoiding the installation of torque sensors. Among these approaches, this paper proposes a novel method for the estimation of the pedalling torque starting from an estimation of the motor load torque given by a Load Torque Observer (LTO) and evaluating the environmental disturbances that act on the vehicle longitudinal dynamics. Moreover, this work shows the robustness of this approach to rotor position estimation errors introduced when sensorless techniques are used to control the motor. Therefore, this method allows removing also position sensors leading to an additional cost and space reduction. After a mathematical description of the vehicle longitudinal dynamics, this work proposes a state observer capable of estimating the applied pedalling torque. The theory is validated by means of experimental results performed on a bicycle under different conditions and exploiting the Direct Flux Control (DFC) sensorless technique to obtain the rotor position information. Afterwards, the identification of the system parameters together with the tuning of the control system and of the LTO required for the validation of the proposed theory are thoroughly described. Finally, the capabilities of the state observer of estimating an applied pedalling torque and of recognizing the application of external disturbance torques to the motor is verified.

scholarly journals Gridless Multidimensional Angle of Arrival Estimation for Arbitrary 3D Antenna Arrays

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Matilde Sanchez-Fernandez ◽  
Vahid Jamali ◽  
Jaime Llorca ◽  
Antonia Tulino
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Angle Of Arrival

scholarly journals Bearing and Range Estimation Algorithm for Buried Object in Underwater Acoustics

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Dong Han ◽  
Caroline Fossati ◽  
Salah Bourennane ◽  
Zineb Saidi
Keyword(s):  
Underwater Acoustics ◽  
Classical Model ◽  
Acoustic Scattering ◽  
Estimation Algorithm ◽  
Signal Classification ◽  
Music Algorithm ◽  
Range Estimation ◽  
Multiple Signal Classification ◽  
Buried Objects ◽  
Buried Object

A new algorithm which associates (Multiple Signal Classification) MUSIC with acoustic scattering model for bearing and range estimation is proposed. This algorithm takes into account the reflection and the refraction of wave in the interface of water-sediment in underwater acoustics. A new directional vector, which contains the Direction-Of-Arrival (DOA) of objects and objects-sensors distances, is used in MUSIC algorithm instead of classical model. The influence of the depth of buried objects is discussed. Finally, the numerical results are given in the case of buried cylindrical shells.

scholarly journals Experimental Comparison between Event and Global Shutter Cameras

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1137
Author(s):  
Ondřej Holešovský ◽  
Radoslav Škoviera ◽  
Václav Hlaváč ◽  
Roman Vítek
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Ground Truth ◽  
Motion Blur ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Estimation Accuracy ◽  
Experimental Comparison ◽  
Estimation Errors ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Ballistic Experiment ◽  
Event Camera

We compare event-cameras with fast (global shutter) frame-cameras experimentally, asking: “What is the application domain, in which an event-camera surpasses a fast frame-camera?” Surprisingly, finding the answer has been difficult. Our methodology was to test event- and frame-cameras on generic computer vision tasks where event-camera advantages should manifest. We used two methods: (1) a controlled, cheap, and easily reproducible experiment (observing a marker on a rotating disk at varying speeds); (2) selecting one challenging practical ballistic experiment (observing a flying bullet having a ground truth provided by an ultra-high-speed expensive frame-camera). The experimental results include sampling/detection rates and position estimation errors as functions of illuminance and motion speed; and the minimum pixel latency of two commercial state-of-the-art event-cameras (ATIS, DVS240). Event-cameras respond more slowly to positive than to negative large and sudden contrast changes. They outperformed a frame-camera in bandwidth efficiency in all our experiments. Both camera types provide comparable position estimation accuracy. The better event-camera was limited by pixel latency when tracking small objects, resulting in motion blur effects. Sensor bandwidth limited the event-camera in object recognition. However, future generations of event-cameras might alleviate bandwidth limitations.

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