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.
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 understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
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
