Overview of 5G-oriented Positioning Technology in Smart Cities
Salam Traboulsi
Abstract
5G technologies promise improved features for positioning accuracy for smart city use cases in indoor and outdoor environments. This paper presents an overview of the existing positioning technologies and their accuracy, as well as the potential role of 5G to enhance the development of enabled use cases in smart cities. Therefore, based on the specifications of each use case, the author analyzes and discusses the impacts and roles of 5G features on the emerging positioning methods. Furthermore, solutions were suggested to improve the development of 5G-based use cases in smart cities.
Topics & Concepts
Computer scienceSmart cityTelecommunicationsInternet of ThingsEmbedded systemIndoor and Outdoor Localization TechnologiesHuman Mobility and Location-Based AnalysisRadio Wave Propagation Studies