Positioning and digital maps

Rafael Toledo-Moreo, José M. Armingol, Miguel Clavijo, Arturo de la Escalera, Javier del Ser, Felipe Jiménez, Basam Musleh, José E. Naranjo, Ignacio Iñaki Olabarrieta, Javier Sánchez-Cubillo

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Abstract

A reliable positioning system is essential for the development of intelligent vehicles. This chapter provides an overview of different technologies and techniques that are crucial to understand modern positioning systems onboard road vehicles. It is written for the purpose of serving as a guide to students, engineers, and researchers in the field of vehicular technology or Intelligent Transportation Systems. In Section 4.1, after an introduction to the problem, a handy list of key definitions is provided, and some of the most relevant Location-Based Services mentioned. Section 4.2 presents the fundamentals of GNSS-based positioning. Aiding technologies, such as odometers and inertial sensors, and techniques for GNSS-based hybridized positioning are discussed in Section 4.3. Later, Section 4.4 analyzes the role of digital maps, map-matching, and map-aided positioning. Finally, Section 4.5 introduces alternatives to GNSS, such as visual odometry, with a brief mention of wireless networks and RFID.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntelligent Vehicles
Subtitle of host publicationEnabling Technologies and Future Developments
PublisherElsevier
Pages141-174
Number of pages34
ISBN (Electronic)9780128128008
ISBN (Print)9780128131084
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

Keywords

  • Dead-reckoning
  • Digital map
  • GNSS
  • Map-matching
  • Navigation
  • Positioning
  • Visual odometry

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