Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks

Protocols and architectures for wireless sensor networks provides a thorough description of the nuts and bolts of wireless sensor networks. The authors give an overview of the state-of-the-art, putting all the individual solutions into perspective with one and other. Numerous practical examples, case studies and illustrations demonstrate the theory, techniques and results presented. The clear chapter structure, listing learning objectives, outline and summarizing key points, help guide the reader expertly through the material. Part i: architectures. · single node architecture. · network architecture. Part ii: communication protocols. · physical layer. · mac protocols 133 · link layer protocols. · naming and addressing. · time synchronization. · localization and positioning. · topology control 295 · routing protocols. · data-centric and content-based networking 395. · transport layer and quality of service. · advanced application support.