Position Location for Futuristic Cellular Communications: 5G and Beyond

With vast mmWave spectrum and narrow beam antenna technology, precise position location is now possible in 5G and future mobile communication systems. In this article, we describe how centimeter-level localization accuracy can be achieved, particularly through the use of map-based techniques. We show how data fusion of parallel information streams, machine learning, and cooperative localization techniques further improve positioning accuracy.

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With the use of vast mmWave spectrum and narrow beam antenna technology, precise position location is now achievable in 5G and future mobile communication systems. Map-based techniques, data fusion of parallel information streams, machine learning, and cooperative localization techniques play key roles in improving positioning accuracy.