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The document discusses wireless sensor networks, which consist of distributed sensors that sense physical phenomena and process the gathered information. It describes the components of sensor nodes, including sensing hardware, processors, memory, power supply and transceivers. The document also outlines some example applications of wireless sensor networks such as monitoring traffic conditions, parking availability and detecting threats.

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Sensor

The document discusses wireless sensor networks, which consist of distributed sensors that sense physical phenomena and process the gathered information. It describes the components of sensor nodes, including sensing hardware, processors, memory, power supply and transceivers. The document also outlines some example applications of wireless sensor networks such as monitoring traffic conditions, parking availability and detecting threats.

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Introduction

⚫ Wireless Sensor Networks are networks that


consist of sensors that are distributed in an ad
hoc manner.
⚫ These sensors work with each other to sense
some physical phenomenon and then the
information gathered is processed to get
relevant results.
⚫ Wireless sensor networks consist of protocols
and algorithms with self-organizing capabilities.
Example of WSN
Introduction
⚫ Miniature sensor devices
• low-cost
• low-power
• Multifunctional
⚫ A sensor network that can provide
access to information anytime, anywhere
by collecting, processing, analyzing and
disseminating data.
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ Sensor networks promise to
revolutionize sensing in a wide range of
application domains.
• reliability
• accuracy
• flexibility
• Cost-effectiveness
• ease of deployment
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ Sensor networks enable:
• Information gathering
• Information processing
• Reliable monitoring
of a variety of environments for both civil and
military applications.
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ The architecture of the sensor node’s hardware consists
of five components:
• Sensing hardware
• Processor
• Memory
• Power supply
• Transceiver
⚫ These devices should be easily deployable
• No infrastructure and human control are needed
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ Each sensor node has
• wireless communication capability
• sufficient intelligence for signal processing
and for disseminating the data
⚫ Communication in sensor networks is
not typically end to end.
⚫ and wireless network
⚫ Energy is typically more limited in sensor
networks.－difficulty in recharging
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ Bluetooth devices are unsuitable for
sensor network applications
• because of their energy requirements
• and expected higher costs than sensor nodes
⚫ a denser infrastructure would lead to a
more effective sensor network.
• It can provide higher accuracy
• and has a larger aggregate amount of energy
available
Introduction （cont’）
⚫ If not properly managed, a denser
network can intelligence for signal
processing and also lead to a larger
number of collisions and potentially to
congestion in the network
• increase latency
• reduce energy efficiency
Examples of possible applications
⚫ Sensors are deployed to analyze remote locations
• the motion of a tornado
• fire detection in a forest
⚫ Sensors are attached to taxi cabs in a large metropolitan area to study
the traffic conditions and plan routes effectively.
⚫ Wireless parking lot sensor networks that determine which spots are
occupied and which spots are free.
⚫ Wireless surveillance sensor networks for providing security in a
shopping mall, parking garage or at some other facility.
⚫ Military sensor networks to detect, locate or track enemy movements.
⚫ Sensor networks can increase alertness to potential terrorist threats.

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