Mobile node localization in cellular networks

TL;DR

This paper proposes a novel outdoor mobile node localization method in cellular networks using hello message delay and BTS coordinates, validated through simulations in centralized and distributed systems.

Contribution

Introduces a new localization technique based on message delay and BTS info, with validation in both centralized and distributed cellular network scenarios.

Findings

Effective localization accuracy demonstrated in simulations

Applicable to both centralized and distributed systems

Potential for integration into telecommunication infrastructure

Abstract

Location information is the major component in location based applications. This information is used in different safety and service oriented applications to provide users with services according to their Geolocation. There are many approaches to locate mobile nodes in indoor and outdoor environments. In this paper, we are interested in outdoor localization particularly in cellular networks of mobile nodes and presented a localization method based on cell and user location information. Our localization method is based on hello message delay (sending and receiving time) and coordinate information of Base Transceiver Station (BTSs). To validate our method across cellular network, we implemented and simulated our method in two scenarios i.e. maintaining database of base stations in centralize and distributed system. Simulation results show the effectiveness of our approach and its implementation applicability in telecommunication systems.