Handbook of Research on Advanced Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Protocols, and Architectures

Handbook of Research on Advanced Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Protocols, and Architectures
Author: Ray, Niranjan K.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522504877

The implementation of wireless sensor networks has wide-ranging applications for monitoring various physical and environmental settings. However, certain limitations with these technologies must be addressed in order to effectively utilize them. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Wireless Sensor Network Applications, Protocols, and Architectures is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on recent innovations and developments in the field of wireless sensors. Examining the advantages and challenges presented by the application of these networks in various areas, this book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, students, and IT developers.

Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks

Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks
Author: Holger Karl
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2007-10-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470519231

Learn all you need to know about wireless sensor networks! Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks provides a thorough description of the nuts and bolts of wireless sensor networks. The authors give an overview of the state-of-the-art, putting all the individual solutions into perspective with one and other. Numerous practical examples, case studies and illustrations demonstrate the theory, techniques and results presented. The clear chapter structure, listing learning objectives, outline and summarizing key points, help guide the reader expertly through the material. Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks: Covers architecture and communications protocols in detail with practical implementation examples and case studies. Provides an understanding of mutual relationships and dependencies between different protocols and architectural decisions. Offers an in-depth investigation of relevant protocol mechanisms. Shows which protocols are suitable for which tasks within a wireless sensor network and in which circumstances they perform efficiently. Features an extensive website with the bibliography, PowerPoint slides, additional exercises and worked solutions. This text provides academic researchers, graduate students in computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering, as well as practitioners in industry and research engineers with an understanding of the specific design challenges and solutions for wireless sensor networks. Check out www.wiley.com/go/wsn for accompanying course material! "I am deeply impressed by the book of Karl & Willig. It is by far the most complete source for wireless sensor networks...The book covers almost all topics related to sensor networks, gives an amazing number of references, and, thus, is the perfect source for students, teachers, and researchers. Throughout the book the reader will find high quality text, figures, formulas, comparisons etc. - all you need for a sound basis to start sensor network research." Prof. Jochen Schiller, Institute of Computer Science, Freie Universität Berlin

Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless Sensor Networks
Author: Kazem Sohraby
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2007-04-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470112751

Infrastructure for Homeland Security Environments Wireless Sensor Networks helps readers discover the emerging field of low-cost standards-based sensors that promise a high order of spatial and temporal resolution and accuracy in an ever-increasing universe of applications. It shares the latest advances in science and engineering paving the way towards a large plethora of new applications in such areas as infrastructure protection and security, healthcare, energy, food safety, RFID, ZigBee, and processing. Unlike other books on wireless sensor networks that focus on limited topics in the field, this book is a broad introduction that covers all the major technology, standards, and application topics. It contains everything readers need to know to enter this burgeoning field, including current applications and promising research and development; communication and networking protocols; middleware architecture for wireless sensor networks; and security and management. The straightforward and engaging writing style of this book makes even complex concepts and processes easy to follow and understand. In addition, it offers several features that help readers grasp the material and then apply their knowledge in designing their own wireless sensor network systems: * Examples illustrate how concepts are applied to the development and application of * wireless sensor networks * Detailed case studies set forth all the steps of design and implementation needed to solve real-world problems * Chapter conclusions that serve as an excellent review by stressing the chapter's key concepts * References in each chapter guide readers to in-depth discussions of individual topics This book is ideal for networking designers and engineers who want to fully exploit this new technology and for government employees who are concerned about homeland security. With its examples, it is appropriate for use as a coursebook for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students.

Handbook of Wireless Sensor Networks: Issues and Challenges in Current Scenario's

Handbook of Wireless Sensor Networks: Issues and Challenges in Current Scenario's
Author: Pradeep Kumar Singh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2020-02-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 303040305X

This book explores various challenging problems and applications areas of wireless sensor networks (WSNs), and identifies the current issues and future research challenges. Discussing the latest developments and advances, it covers all aspects of in WSNs, from architecture to protocols design, and from algorithm development to synchronization issues. As such the book is an essential reference resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as scholars and academics working in the field.

Driving Efficiency in Local Government Using a Collaborative Enterprise Architecture Framework: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Driving Efficiency in Local Government Using a Collaborative Enterprise Architecture Framework: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Tiwary, Amit
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2017-05-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1522524088

The overall functions of a government impact a wide range of sectors in society. It is imperative for governments to work at full capacity and potential in order to ensure quality progress for its citizens. Driving Efficiency in Local Government Using a Collaborative Enterprise Architecture Framework: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly publication for the latest research on methods for smart government initiatives and implementations, and addresses prevalent internal and external security risks. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as technology funds, mobile technology, and cloud computing, this book is ideally designed for professionals, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on the ways in which governments can advance and prosper.

Detection and Mitigation of Insider Attacks in a Cloud Infrastructure: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Detection and Mitigation of Insider Attacks in a Cloud Infrastructure: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Gunasekhar, T.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2019-02-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522579257

Businesses constantly face online hacking threats or security breaches in their online mainframe that expose sensitive information to the wrong audience. Companies look to store their data in a separate location, distancing the availability of the information and reducing the risk of data breaches. Modern organizations need to remain vigilant against insider attacks, cloud computing risks, and security flaws within their mainframe. Detection and Mitigation of Insider Attacks in a Cloud Infrastructure: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that discusses maintaining a secure management of sensitive data, and intellectual property and provides a robust security algorithm on consumer data. Featuring research on topics such as public cryptography, security principles, and trustworthy computing, this book is ideally designed for IT professionals, business managers, researchers, students, and professionals seeking coverage on preventing and detecting the insider attacks using trusted cloud computing techniques.

Membrane Computing for Distributed Control of Robotic Swarms: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Membrane Computing for Distributed Control of Robotic Swarms: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Author: Florea, Andrei George
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2017-03-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522522816

Developments in bio-inspired computation have impacted multiple fields and created opportunities for new applications. In recent years, these techniques have been increasingly integrated into robotic systems. Membrane Computing for Distributed Control of Robotic Swarms: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an innovative reference source for the latest perspectives on biologically-inspired computation techniques for robot design and control. Highlighting a range of pivotal topics such as software engineering, simulation tools, and robotic security, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academics, students, and practitioners interested in the role of membrane computing in mobile robots.

Handbook of Research on Advanced Trends in Microwave and Communication Engineering

Handbook of Research on Advanced Trends in Microwave and Communication Engineering
Author: El Oualkadi, Ahmed
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522507744

Wireless communications have become invaluable in the modern world. The market is going through a revolutionary transformation as new technologies and standards endeavor to keep up with demand for integrated and low-cost mobile and wireless devices. Due to their ubiquity, there is also a need for a simplification of the design of wireless systems and networks. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Trends in Microwave and Communication Engineering showcases the current trends and approaches in the design and analysis of reconfigurable microwave devices, antennas for wireless applications, and wireless communication technologies. Outlining both theoretical and experimental approaches, this publication brings to light the unique design issues of this emerging research, making it an ideal reference source for engineers, researchers, graduate students, and IT professionals.

Handbook of Research on Environmental Policies for Emergency Management and Public Safety

Handbook of Research on Environmental Policies for Emergency Management and Public Safety
Author: Eneanya, Augustine Nduka
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522531955

In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes, it is evident that emergency response plans are crucial to solve problems, overcome challenges, and restore and improve communities affected by such negative events. Although the necessity for quick and efficient aid is understood, researchers and professionals continue to strive for the best practices and methodologies to properly handle these significant events. The Handbook of Research on Environmental Policies for Emergency Management and Public Safety is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the examination of environmental policies and its interface with management and public safety from various country's perspectives, its local impacts and global lessons. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas, such as public-private partnership, disaster management, and natural resource management, this publication is an ideal resource for academicians, practitioners, and researchers interested in understanding the effects of environmental policies on emergency management.

Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application

Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application
Author: Bhattacharyya, Siddhartha
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2016-12-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522517863

The communication field is evolving rapidly in order to keep up with society’s demands. As such, it becomes imperative to research and report recent advancements in computational intelligence as it applies to communication networks. The Handbook of Research on Recent Developments in Intelligent Communication Application is a pivotal reference source for the latest developments on emerging data communication applications. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as satellite communication, cognitive radio networks, and wireless sensor networks, this book is ideally designed for engineers, professionals, practitioners, upper-level students, and academics seeking current information on emerging communication networking trends.