Positioning systems in connected aircraft cabins

11 February 2024

Simulation-based evaluation of indoor positioning systems in connected aircraft cabins
J Ninnemann, H Ußler, O Michler, M Schultz. Transportmetrica B: Transport Dynamics 12 (1), 2321454

Concerning the demanding aircraft cabin environment, this paper delves into the rising use of location-aware radio communication systems to streamline operational processes. We propose a hybrid deterministic and stochastic simulation approach, incorporating model-based ray-tracing and empirical residual simulation. The methodology presented allows for the evaluation of localization methods based on geometric relations, serving as both a data generation and validation tool. We elaborate on how different radio properties and propagation phenomena influence these geometric relations and the localization process. This paper includes a publicly available dataset derived from the simulation approach, facilitating transparency and further analysis in the field of aircraft cabin radio localization systems.