ZigBee is a new technology for implementation of sensor networks; its indoor geolocation capabilities are unknown. This Major Qualifying Project evaluates the performance of ZigBee sensor networks when implemented for RSS-based indoor geolocation. A testbed for ZigBee localization was developed after extensive research, testing, and channel modeling. Using the testbed, four localization algorithms have been evaluated in LOS and OLOS scenarios. The results provide for empirical quantitative performance evaluation of a ZigBee sensor network when it is used for localization.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Gilbreath, Daniel K.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D407M

Advisor

• Pahlavan, Kaveh

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright