Wireless sensor networks

Guy, C. (2006) Wireless sensor networks. In: Fang, J. and Wang, Z. (eds.) Signal Analysis, Measurement Theory, Photo-Electronic Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, Pts 1 and 2. Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (Spie), 6357. Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Bellingham, I3571-I3571. ISBN 081946452X doi: 10.1117/12.716964

Abstract/Summary

This paper provides an introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), their applications in the field of control engineering and elsewhere and gives pointers to future research needs. WSN are collections of stand-alone devices which, typically, have one or more sensors (e.g. temperature, light level), some limited processing capability and a wireless interface allowing communication with a base station. As they are usually battery powered, the biggest challenge is to achieve the necessary monitoring whilst using the least amount of power.