Abstract
Typically, medium access control (MAC) protocols for wireless sensor networks implement synchronised periodic sleeping to conserve energy. We argue that (local) synchronisation between nodes is the main cause why MAC protocols do not efficiently support node mobility e.g. nodes waste valuable energy to resynchronise. In this paper, we present ideas on mobility support in schedule-based medium access control protocols for wireless sensor networks.The resulting MAC protocol is a hybrid protocol, which combines schedule-based access with contention-based access. The rationale is that the static part of the wireless sensor network can benefit from the high delivery ratio and support for high peak loads of schedule-based access, while mobile nodes can benefit from the natural self-organization of contention-based access. We try our protocol ideas by simulation and real-live experiments.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | Fourth International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing (ISSNIP-2008) |
Place of Publication | Los Alamitos |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 593-544 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4244-3822-8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2008 |
Event | 4th International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing, ISSNIP 2008 - Crown Plaza Hotel, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia Duration: 15 Dec 2008 → 18 Dec 2008 Conference number: 4 |
Publication series
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Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Number | 1 |
Conference
Conference | 4th International Conference on Intelligent Sensors, Sensor Networks and Information Processing, ISSNIP 2008 |
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Abbreviated title | ISSNIP |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Sydney |
Period | 15/12/08 → 18/12/08 |
Keywords
- METIS-252080
- EWI-13863
- IR-62494