Ebook: Wireless Sensor Networks

This book presents a comprehensive and tightly organized compilation of chapters that surveys many of the exciting research developments taking place in the field of Wireless Sensor Networks. Chapters are written by several of the leading researchers exclusively for this book. Authors address many of the key challenges faced in the design, analysis and deployment of wireless sensor networks. Included is coverage of low-cost sensor devices equipped with wireless interfaces, sensor network protocols for large scale sensor networks, data storage and compression techniques, security architectures and mechanisms, and many practical applications that relate to use in environmental, military, medical, industrial and home networks.

The book is organized into six parts starting with basic concepts and energy efficient hardware design principles. It is intended for researchers starting work in the field and for practitioners seeking a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of building a sensor network. It is also an invaluable reference resource for all wireless network professionals.