Wireless Sensor Networks : Architectures and Protocols

Because they provide practical machine-to-machine communication at a very low cost, the popularity of wireless sensor networks is expected to skyrocket in the next few years, duplicating the recent explosion of wireless LANs. Wireless Sensor Networks: Architectures and Protocols describes how to build these networks, from the layers of the communication protocol through the design of network nodes. This overview summarizes the multiple applications of wireless sensor networks, then discusses network device design and the requirements that foster the successful performance of these applications. The book discusses factors affecting network design, including the partitioning of node functions into integrated circuits, low power system design, power sources, and the interaction between antenna selection and product design. It presents design techniques that improve electromagnetic compatibility and reduce damage from electrostatic discharge. The text also describes the design features of the wireless devices themselves, presenting a thorough analysis of the technology that engineers and students need to design and build the many future applications that will incorporate wireless sensor networks. Callaway writes for a hardware engineer, rather than a software person. He gives a history of various existing wireless networks, where these were not necessarily deployed with an aim for use with sensors. So we see the Aloha network that spans the Hawaiian islands. And how the dispersed nature of the islands led to the development of this network some years ago. He walks the reader up the protocol stack. For the physical layer to the data link to the network layer. The stack is used as a way to understand the similarities and differences between the various networks. (Think of a periodic table in chemistry, as a good analogy.) Then, he goes into explanations of topics like antenna design. Very practical for any wireless network. This book describes how to build wireless sensor networks, from the layers of communication protocols through the design of network nodes. It summarizes the multiple applications of wireless sensor networks, then discusses network device design and the requirements that foster the successful performance of these applications. The book discusses factors affecting network design, including the partitioning of node functions into integrated circuits, low power system design, power sources, and the interaction between antenna selection and product design. It presents design techniques that improve Introduction to Wireless Sensor NetworksApplications and MotivationNetwork Performance ObjectivesContributions of this BookOrganization of this BookThe Development of Wireless Sensor NetworksEarly Wireless NetworksWireless Data NetworksWireless Sensor and Related NetworksConclusionThe Physical LayerSome Physical Layer ExamplesA Practical Physical Layer for Wireless Sensor NetworksSimulations and ResultsConclusionThe Data Link LayerMedium Access Control TechniquesThe Mediation DeviceSystem Analysis and SimulationConclusionThe Network LayerSome Network Design ExamplesA Wireless Sensor Network De Front cover; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks; Chapter 2. The Development of Wireless Sensor Networks; Chapter 3. The Physical Layer; Chapter 4. The Data Link Layer; Chapter 5. The Network Layer; Chapter 6. Practical Implementation Issues; Chapter 7. Power Management; Chapter 8. Antennas and the Definition of RF Performance; Chapter 9. Electromagnetic Compatibility; Chapter10. Electrostatic Discharge; Chapter 11. Wireless Sensor Network Standards; Chapter 12. Summary and Opportunities for Future Development Describes how to build wireless sensor networks, from the layers of communication protocols through the design of network nodes. This book summarizes the applications of wireless sensor networks. It discusses network device design and the requirements that foster successful performance. It describes the design features of the wireless devices. Appendix A: Signal Processing Worksystem (SPW)Appendix B: WinneuRFon; Appendix C: An Example Wireless Sensor Network Transceiver Integrated Circuit (IC); About the Author ; Index; Back cover In recent years, the desire for connectivity has caused an exponential growth in wireless communication.