[CTA] Communication Theory as Applied to Wireless Sensor Networks
Communication Theory as Applied to Wireless Sensor Networks
Summary: Network architectures, e.g., flat vs. hierarchical topologies, single- vs. multi-hop, etc. Connectivity and coverage criteria. Energy use models. Proactive and reactive medium access methods. Routing strategies.
Example: Energy requirements for simulated mesh, tree and single hop topologies.
Objectives:
- Understand key benefits and costs associated with single- versus multi-hop networks.
- Understand key benefits and costs associated with homogeneous versus heterogeneous node deployments.
- Be able to apply simple metrics to assess network connectivity. Links to graph theory.
- Understand the benefits and costs of implementing scheduled versus contention based protocols.
- Understand common routing protocols proposed for wireless sensor networks.