Wireless Sensor Networks

This book presents an in-depth study on recent advances and research in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Existing WSN applications are described, followed by discussing the ongoing research efforts on some WSNs applications that show the usefulness of sensor networks. Theoretical analysis and factors influencing protocol design are highlighted. The state-of-the-art protocol for WSN protocol stack is explored for transport, routing, data link and physical layers. Moreover, the open research issues are discussed for each of the protocol layers. Furthermore, the synchronization and localization problems in WSNs are investigated along with the existing solutions and open research issues. Finally, the existing evaluation approaches for WSNs including physical testbeds and software simulation environments are overviewed.

Dr. Ian F. Akyildiz is Ken Byers Distinguished Chair Professor in Telecommunications at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Director of the Broadband and Wireless Networking Laboratory. Current research interests are Sensor Networks, InterPlanetary Internet, Wireless Networks, Satellite Networks and Next Generation Internet. ?Ian has published over 200 journal and conference papers, is Editor-in-Chief of the Computer Networks and Ad Hoc Networks Journals (Elsevier), and an Editor for the ACM-Kluwer Journal of Wireless Networks. Ian is an IEEE Fellow (1996) with the citation: "For contributions to performance analysis of computer communication networks," and an ACM Fellow (1997) "for fundamental research contributions in: finite capacity queuing network models; performance evaluation of Time Warp parallel simulations; traffic Control in ATM networks, and mobility management in wireless networks".

M. Can Vuran received his B.Sc. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey, in 2002. He received his M.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in 2004. He is currently a Research Assistant in the Broadband and Wireless Networking Laboratory and pursuing his Ph.D. degree at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. His current research interests include cross-layer communication protocols for heterogeneous wireless architectures, wireless sensor networks, next generation wireless networks and deep space communication networks.

Preface
Introduction
Sensor Mote Platforms
Wireless Sensor Network Architecture and Protocol Stack
References
Wireless Sensor Network Applications
Military Applications
Environmental Applications
Health Applications
Home Applications
Industrial Applications
References
Factors Influencing Wireless Sensor Network Design
Hardware Constraints
Fault Tolerance
Scalability
Production Costs
Wireless Sensor Network Topology
Transmission Media
Power Consumption
References
Physical Layer
Physical Layer Technologies
Overview of RF Wireless Communication
Channel Coding (Error Control Coding)
Modulation
Wireless Channel Effects
PHY Layer Standards
References
Medium Access Control (MAC)
Challenges for Medium Access Control
Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) Mechanism
Contention based Medium Access
Reservation based Medium Access
Hybrid Medium Access
References
Error Control
Classification of Error Control Schemes
Error Control in WSNs
Crosslayer Analysis Model
Comparison of Error Control Schemes
References
Network Layer
Challenges for Routing
Datacentric and Flat architecture Protocols
Hierarchical Protocols
Geographical Routing Protocols
QoS based protocols
References
Transport Layer
Challenges for Transport Layer
Reliable Multi Segment Transport (RMST) Protocol
Pump Slowly, Fetch Quickly (PSFQ) Protocol
Congestion Detection and Avoidance (CODA) Protocol
Event to Sink Reliable Transport (ESRT) Protocol
GARUDA
Real Time and Reliable Transport (RT)2 Protocol
References
Application Layer
Source Coding
Query Processing
Network Management
References
Crosslayer Solutions
Interlayer Effects
Crosslayer Interactions
Crosslayer Module
References
Time Synchronization
Challenges for Time Synchronization
Network Time Protocol
Definitions
Timing sync Protocol for Sensor Networks (TPSN)
Reference Broadcast Synchronization (RBS)
Adaptive Clock Synchronization (ACS)
Time Diffusion Synchronization Protocol (TDP)
Rate based Diffusion Protocol (RDP)
Tiny and Mini Sync Protocols
Other Protocols
References
Localization
Challenges in Localization
Ranging Techniques
Range based Localization Protocols
Range free Localization Protocols
References
Topology Management
Deployment
Power Control
Activity Scheduling
Clustering
References
Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks
Characteristics of WSANs
Sensor Actor Coordination
Actor Actor Coordination
WSAN Protocol Stack
References
Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks
Design Challenges
Network Architecture
Multimedia Sensor Hardware
Physical Layer
MAC Layer
Error Control
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
Crosslayer Design
Further Research Issues
References
Wireless Underwater Sensor Networks
Design Challenges
Underwater Sensor Network Components
Communication Architecture
Basics of Underwater Acoustic Propagation
Physical Layer
Medium Access Control Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
CrossLayer Design
References
Wireless Underground Sensor Networks
Applications
Design Challenges
Network Architecture
Underground Wireless Channel for EM Waves
Underground Wireless Channel for Magnetic Induction
Wireless Communication in Underground Mines and Road/Subway Tunnels
Communication Architecture
References
Grand Challenges
Integration of Sensor Networks and Internet
Realtime and Multimedia Communication
Protocol Stack
Synchronization and Localization
WSNs in Challenging Environments
Practical Considerations
Wireless NanoSensor Networks
References
Index
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