Location of third generation mobile devices: a comparison between terrestrial and satellite positioning systems

Author

Porcino, Domenico

Volume

4

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

2970

Abstract

The mobile communication world is increasingly concentrating on the development of new functionality for third generation (3G) mobile devices. Locationing is considered one of the key features to enable a high number of interactive services and has been addressed within the 3GPP standardisation groups. This paper presents an analysis of the two techniques aimed to provide accurate location of mobile devices within IMT2000-DS (UTRA FDD) mode: the observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) and the assisted global positioning system (AGPS). An overview of the technology is given along with results of OTDOA simulations and trials with experimental GPS hardware. Many factors influencing the choice for a positioning system are discussed: from accuracy to impact on the handset and the network, cost and ease of integration

Keywords

Global Positioning System; cellular radio; digital simulation; direction-of-arrival estimation; standardisation; telephone sets; 3G mobile devices; 3GPP standardisation groups; AGPS; IMT2000-DS mode; OTDOA simulations; UTRA FDD; assisted global positioning system; cellular radio; experimental GPS hardware; handset; interactive services; mobile communication; observed time difference of arrival; satellite positioning systems; terrestrial positioning systems; third generation mobile devices location; 3G mobile communication; Emergency services; Europe; FCC; Frequency; Global Positioning System; Mobile handsets; Multiaccess communication; Satellite broadcasting; Time difference of arrival;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Vehicular Technology Conference, 2001. VTC 2001 Spring. IEEE VTS 53rd

Conference_Location

Rhodes

ISSN

1090-3038

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6728-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/VETECS.2001.944146

Filename

944146