Source Localization using Reflection Omission in the Near-Field

Abstract

Timing equations can be exploited to distinguish between LOS and reflected signals in an RF emitter location system. For this purpose, some algorithms will be given. The first algorithm extracts the group of the signals coming from the same source from all the first arrivals at the omni-directional sensors. This algorithm can be generalized for the directive sensors. Then an algorithm is given to distinguish between the transmitter and other located sources (reflectors). Finally a method is introduced to locate the transmitter when there are not enough LOS signals but at least four reflectors of the first type have been located in the first algorithm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447395

Entities

People

  • R. A. Scholtz
  • Z. Ebrahimian

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Algorithms
  • California
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Directional
  • Directives
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Errors
  • Information Operations
  • Line Of Sight
  • Near Field
  • Reflection
  • Reflectors
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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