Development of SDR-based network positioning technology. LTE reference signals reception and processing models
https://doi.org/10.55648/1998-6920-2022-16-3-62-83
Abstract
The analysis of the problem status of positioning user UE devices using the infrastructure of the eNB base stations of LTE mobile radio networks according to open foreign sources shows the high actuality and relevance of this research area. This paper provides an analysis of the problem status, as well as, formalization of models for receiving and processing LTE reference signals for the layout of a user device built using software-configurable radio technology.
About the Authors
G. A. Fokin
The Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Grigoriy A. Fokin - Doctor of technical sciences, docent, professor, SPbSUT.
Saint Petersburg.
D. B. Volgushev
The Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitry B. Volgushev - Research assistant, SPbSUT.
Saint Petersburg.
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Fokin G.A., Volgushev D.B. Development of SDR-based network positioning technology. LTE reference signals reception and processing models. The Herald of the Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Information Science. 2022;(3):62-83. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55648/1998-6920-2022-16-3-62-83
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