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ArticleScientific reports2024

Navigating latency hurdles: an in-depth examination of a cloud-powered GNSS real-time positioning application on mobile devices.

Jorge Hernández Olcina, Ana B Anquela Julián, Ángel E Martín Furones

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Jorge Hernández OlcinaDepartment of Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain. jorherol@doctor.upv.es.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-0693-0836
Ana B Anquela JuliánDepartment of Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6024-3790
Ángel E Martín FuronesDepartment of Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022, Valencia, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9379-0694

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Abstract

A growing dependence on real-time positioning apps for navigation, safety, and location-based services necessitates a deep understanding of latency challenges within cloud-based Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solutions. This study analyses a GNSS real-time positioning app on smartphones that utilizes cloud computing for positioning data delivery. The study investigates and quantifies diverse latency contributors throughout the system architecture, including GNSS signal acquisition, data transmission, cloud processing, and result dissemination. Controlled experiments and real-world scenarios are employed to assess the influence of network conditions, device capabilities, and cloud server load on overall positioning latency. Findings highlight system bottlenecks and their relative contributions to latency. Additionally, practical recommendations are presented for developers and cloud service providers to mitigate these challenges and guarantee an optimal user experience for real-time positioning applications. This study not only elucidates the complex interplay of factors affecting GNSS app latency, but also paves the way for future advancements in cloud-based positioning solutions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness critical for safety-critical and emerging applications.

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AndroidCloud computingLatencyReal-time GNSSSmartphone

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