Overview of mobile cellular network positioning technology
Mobile cellular network positioning is a location method with high precision,low time delay,an-ti-interference,and no need to change the cellular communication standards and infrastructure construction,which is used in situations where satellite signals are blocked or locating base stations cannot be quickly de-ployed.This article first introduces the changes in the 3GPP's requirements for mobile communication posi-tioning indicators,which are reflected in the expansion of coverage,improvement of positioning accuracy and real-time performance,and increase in functional entities.Secondly,it elaborates on the evolution process,performance,advantages,and disadvantages of mainstream positioning technologies in 4G LTE and 5G NR.In 4G,positioning technologies based on signal strength,downlink TOA/TDOA estimation,and LTE-MR are discussed;in 5G,positioning technologies based on TOA estimation using reference sig-nals,fingerprint matching,and DO A are discussed.Subsequently,key issues such as clock synchroniza-tion,source correlation,real-time positioning,indoor/outdoor handover,and base station location accuracy in mobile communication positioning technology are discussed in detail.Finally,the development trends of 6G mobile communication positioning technology are explored.
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