A survey on 5G massive MIMO localization

• DOI: 10.1016/j.dsp.2019.05.005
• Publication Date: 2019-05-17T12:56:00Z
• Authors: Fuxi Wen; Henk Wymeersch; Bile Peng; Wee Peng Tay; Hing Cheung So; Diange Yang
• Keywords: Localization; Signal Processing; Computer Science; Millimeter wave; 0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering; 02 engineering and technology; Massive MIMO; Information Science; 5G; Distributed sources

Abstract Massive antenna arrays can be used to meet the requirements of 5G, by exploiting different spatial signatures of users. This same property can also be harnessed to determine the locations of those users. In order to perform massive MIMO localization, refined channel estimation routines and localization methods have been developed. This paper provides a brief overview of this emerging field.