On the Impact of Reference Node Placement in Wireless Indoor Positioning Systems

This paper presents a studyof the impact of reference node locations on the accuracy of the indoor positioning systems. In particular, we analyze the localization accuracy of the RSSI database mapping techniques, deploying on the IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networks. The results show that the locations of the reference nodes used in the positioning systems affect the signal propagation characteristics in the service area. Thisin turn affects the accuracy of the wireless indoor positioning system. We found that suitable location of reference nodes could reduce the positioning error upto 35 %.

Authors:

• Supattra Aomumpai
• Chutima Prommak

Keywords:

• Indoor positioning systems
• IEEE 802.15.4 wireless networks
• Signal propagation characteristics

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