Understand the future of cellular positioning with this introduction

The fifth generation (5G) of mobile network technology, as well as coming generations beyond 5G, are revolutionizing numerous aspects of cellular communication. Location information is one of the most important of these, which promises to make possible a range of new location-dependent services for end users and providers alike. With the new possibilities of this location technology comes a new demand for location-based analytics, a new paradigm for generating and analyzing dynamic location data for a wide variety of purposes.

Positioning and Location-based Analytics in 5G and Beyond introduces the foundational concepts related to network localization, user positioning, and location-based analytics in the context of cutting-edge mobile networks. It includes not only information on current location-based technologies and their application, but guidance on the future development of location systems beyond 5G. The result is an accessible but rigorous guide to a bold new frontier in cellular technology.

Positioning and Location-based Analytics in 5G and Beyond readers will also find:

• Contributions from leading researchers and industry professionals across the EU
• High-level insights into 5G and its future evolution
• In-depth coverage of subjects such as positioning enablers, location-aware network management, reference standard architectures, and more

Positioning and Location-based Analytics in 5G and Beyond is ideal for researchers and industry professionals with an understanding of network communications and a desire to understand the future of the field.
About the Author:

Stefania Bartoletti, PhD, is an Assistant Professor with the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy, and member of the National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT). She has received research funding from the European Commission as a Marie-Sk odowska Curie Global Fellow and as coordinator of the project LOCUS.

Nicola Blefari-Melazzi, PhD, is a Professor with the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy, President of the National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications (CNIT) and President of the RESTART Foundation. He has received research funding from Italian Ministries, world-leading telecommunications companies, and the European Commission as coordinator of seven European projects. He has been appointed by the Italian Ministry of Research as the Italian representative to the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking.