On the separation of timescales in radio-based positioning

Paper in proceeding, 2015

Radio-based positioning methods are generally based on a separation of timescales, where each position update assumes the availability of synchronous measurements. This approach is convenient in the design of positioning algorithms, but fails to account for outdated information. We describe three distinct ways how the separation of timescales can adversely impact the design and execution of positioning methods, and quantify the extent of these impacts analytically.