Wireless sensor networks are deployed in high
densities in order to obtain detailed information about the operational
environment. Applications range from environmental monitoring and seismic
studies to mobile target tracking, military surveillance, and scientific
exploration. Wireless sensor networks are expected to dominate every aspect of
our lives in the near future. This course presents the fundamentals regarding
the hardware and software of wireless sensor networks.
Topics covered in this course include: Introduction
to Wireless Sensor Networks, Applications, MAC Protocols for Sensor Networks,
Routing protocols design challenges, Sensor networks database, Operating System
requirements, Security issues in Wireless sensor networks, Case Studies.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge &understand
Aware about the challenges faced by Wireless sensor networks
Know the design considerations for implementation of WSN
Be able to describe units of a sensor node as well as their functionalities.
Be able to list various applications of wireless sensor networks.
mental skills
Evaluate new ideas for solving wireless sensor network design issues.
Analyze the Implementation issues and power management issues
Be able to discuss the challenges in designing MAC, routing and transport protocols for wireless ad-hoc/sensor networks
Practical & professional skills
Ability to understand and formulate a design problem in the context of a wireless sensor networks
Implementation and demonstration of a working protocols that meet the challenges and constraints of a specific application.
Program sensor network platforms using TinyOS.
Hands on training in developing applications on wireless motes.
General and transferable skills
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Tutorials
Problem-based learning
Mini-projects
Methods of assessments
Midterm exam 1= 25
Midterm exam 2 = 15
Mini-Project = 10
Final exam = 50
Course contents
Introduction to WSN, History and Applications
Wireless Sensor Node Architecture
Wireless Sensor Network Architecture
IEEE 802.15.4 Standard and ZigBee
Synchronization
Localization
Energy consumption and optimization
Implementation Considerations for Wireless Networked Control Systems