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Blind Position Location via Geometric Loci Construction

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A new position location technique is proposed, using received signal strength measurements, which can be implemented using inexpensive off-the-shelf equipment. The proposed technique is based on geometric loci construction, and overcomes the need for onsite calibration measurements or propagation prediction tools and topographical/architectural plans of the covered area. The proposed algorithm exhibits similar simulated performance compared to a recently proposed positioning technique, but without the need of model calibration. In addition, measurements results are also presented, demonstrating the performance of the algorithm.

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Mitilineos, S.A. Blind Position Location via Geometric Loci Construction. Wireless Pers Commun 60, 665–677 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-010-9966-y

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