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Abstract

This paper presents a method for improving Angle-of-Arrival estimation accuracy in multipath environments using a sliding antenna array consisting of only two antennas. The proposed method is then experimentally validated by means of a dual channel Software-Defined Radio receiver and a wireless microphone.

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