Abstract

Positions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are typically obtained using the global positioning system (GPS). However, in GPS-denied or GPS-degraded environments, ad hoc networks with flying sensor nodes are used for UAV localization. In this study, we propose a novel three-dimensional (3D) localization algorithm for UAVs in flying ad hoc sensor networks. Interacting multiple model probability data association and finite impulse response filters are integrated in our hybrid localization algorithm. The non-line-of-sight condition can be overcome using the proposed algorithm, which is demonstrated through 3D localization simulations based on flying ad hoc networks.

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