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Localization of Mobile Devices in Future Wireless Networks

Authors:
Caleb Ludinga Lodi
Ronald Beaubrun

Keywords: 6G; accuracy; Angle of Departure (AoD); future mobile networks; localization technique

Abstract:
High-precision localization is essential for fully realizing the potential of future mobile networks (6G). A critical factor in achieving such localization accuracy is the incorporation of Terahertz (THz) bands into an efficient localization technique. In this context, we propose an approach for localizing mobile devices in 6G mobile networks. Such an approach is based on the Angle of Departure (AoD) localization technique in order to provide high localization accuracy. Using NYUSIM 4.0 for implementing it, we perform simulations for two different scenarios: the first one emulates a 5G mobile network in the mmWave bands, whereas the second one emulates a 6G mobile network in the THz frequency bands. Results show that 6G mobile networks outperform 5G mobile networks in terms of localization accuracy. This improvement is attributed to finer channel estimation facilitated by THz frequencies, which results in enhanced positioning accuracy.

Pages: 26 to 35

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2024

Publication date: May 26, 2024

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4413

ISBN: 978-1-68558-174-9

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from May 26, 2024 to May 30, 2024