Self-organizing sensor networks for integrated target surveillance

Pratik K. Biswas, Shashi Phoha

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    Abstract

    Self-organization is critical for a distributed wireless sensor network due to the spontaneous and random deployment of a large number of sensor nodes over a remote area. Such a network is often characterized by its abilities to form an organizational structure without much centralized intervention. An important design goal for a smart sensor network is to be able have an energy-efficient, self-organized configuration of sensor nodes that can scan, detect, and track targets of interest in a distributed manner. In this paper, we propose a novel self-organization protocol and describe other relevant, indigenous building blocks that can be combined to build integrated surveillance applications for self-organized sensor networks. Experiments in both simulated and real-world platforms indicate that this protocol can be useful for tracking targets that follow a predictable course.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)1033-1047
    Number of pages15
    JournalIEEE Transactions on Computers
    Volume55
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Aug 2006

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Software
    • Theoretical Computer Science
    • Hardware and Architecture
    • Computational Theory and Mathematics

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