Position location using wireless communications on highways of the future
@article{Rappaport1996PositionLU,
title={Position location using wireless communications on highways of the future},
author={Theodore Ted S. Rappaport and Jeffrey H. Reed and Brian D. Woerner},
journal={IEEE Commun. Mag.},
year={1996},
volume={34},
pages={33-41}
}With the advances in wireless communications and low-power electronics, accurate position location may now be accomplished by a number of techniques which involve commercial wireless services. Emerging position location systems, when used in conjunction with mobile communications services, will lead to enhanced public safety and revolutionary products and services. The fundamental technical challenges and business motivations behind wireless position location systems are described, and…
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