Soft computing applications in sensor networks

This book uses tutorials and new material to describe the basic concepts of soft-computing which potentially can be used in real-life sensor network applications. It is organized in a manner that exemplifies the use of an assortment of soft-computing applications for solving different problems in sensor networking. Written by worldwide experts, the chapters provide a balanced mixture of different problems concerning channel access, routing, coverage, localization, lifetime maximization and target tracking using emerging soft-computing applications. Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Editors -- Contributors -- I Introduction -- 1 Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Classification of WSNs -- 1.2.1 Specific Applications -- 1.2.2 Transmission Media: Radio Frequency, Acoustic, and Others -- 1.2.3 Types of Nodes: Static, Mobile, and Multimedia -- 1.2.4 Types of Networks -- 1.3 Applications of WSNs -- 1.3.1 Military -- 1.3.2 Environmental -- 1.3.3 Health Care -- 1.3.4 Industrial -- 1.3.5 Agriculture Content: I. Introduction -- II. Fundamental topics -- III. Advanced topics.