A two-layers based approach of an enhanced-map for urban positioning support

Sensors (Basel). 2012 Oct 29;12(11):14508-24. doi: 10.3390/s121114508.

Abstract

This paper presents a two-layer based enhanced map that can support navigation in urban environments. One layer is dedicated to describe the drivable road with a special focus on the accurate description of its bounds. This feature can support positioning and advanced map-matching when compared with standard polyline-based maps. The other layer depicts building heights and locations, thus enabling the detection of non-line-of-sight signals coming from GPS satellites not in direct view. Both the concept and the methodology for creating these enhanced maps are shown in the paper.