TY - GEN
T1 - A survey of sensor selection schemes in wireless sensor networks
AU - Rowaihy, Hosam
AU - Eswaran, Sharanya
AU - Johnson, Matthew
AU - Verma, Dinesh
AU - Bar-Noy, Amotz
AU - Brown, Theodore
AU - La Porta, Thomas
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - One of the main goals of sensor networks is to provide accurate information about a sensing field for an extended period of time. This requires collecting measurements from as many sensors as possible to have a better view of the sensor surroundings. However, due to energy limitations and to prolong the network lifetime, the number of active sensors should be kept to a minimum. To resolve this conflict of interest, sensor selection schemes are used. In this paper, we survey different schemes that are used to select sensors. Based on the purpose of selection, we classify the schemes into (1) coverage schemes, (2) target tracking and localization schemes, (3) single mission assignment schemes and (4) multiple missions assignment schemes. We also look at solutions to relevant problems from other areas and consider their applicability to sensor networks. Finally, we take a look at the open research problems in this field.
AB - One of the main goals of sensor networks is to provide accurate information about a sensing field for an extended period of time. This requires collecting measurements from as many sensors as possible to have a better view of the sensor surroundings. However, due to energy limitations and to prolong the network lifetime, the number of active sensors should be kept to a minimum. To resolve this conflict of interest, sensor selection schemes are used. In this paper, we survey different schemes that are used to select sensors. Based on the purpose of selection, we classify the schemes into (1) coverage schemes, (2) target tracking and localization schemes, (3) single mission assignment schemes and (4) multiple missions assignment schemes. We also look at solutions to relevant problems from other areas and consider their applicability to sensor networks. Finally, we take a look at the open research problems in this field.
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U2 - 10.1117/12.723514
DO - 10.1117/12.723514
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:35948975236
SN - 0819466840
SN - 9780819466846
T3 - Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
BT - Unattended Ground, Sea, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications IX
T2 - Unattended Ground, Sea, and Air Sensor Technologies and Applications IX
Y2 - 9 April 2007 through 10 April 2007
ER -