RF emitter localization with Position-Adaptive MAV platforms

This paper provides a discussion and a summary of the latest results on a novel sensor-node based approach to emitter localization denoted as Position - Adaptive Direction Finding (PADF). PADF is based on the formulation and investigation of iterative path-loss based (i.e. path loss exponent) metrics estimates that are measured across multiple platforms in order to robotically/intelligently positionally adapt (i.e. self-adjust) the location of each platform. We demonstrate that this approach shows potential for accurate emitter localization in challenging embedded multipath environments (i.e. urban environments).