Sensor Networks

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Department of Measurement

Synopsis:

The course introduces the fundamentals of sensor networks (primarily wireless sensor networks). Emphasis will be placed on distributed data processing in sensor networks and differences between sensor and computer networks. Laboratory exercises enable an implementation of small sensor network for real application in the frame of individual student project.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Introduction: motivation, sensors, MEMS, data acquisition

2. Sensor Network Architecture, Wireless Sensor Networks

3. Fundamentals of Communications, Protocols

4. Sensor Network Management

5. Models for Programmability in Sensor Networks

6. Artificial Perceptual Systems (Electronic Head)

7. Routing Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks

8. Signal Processing Techniques in Sensor Networks

9. Computational and Networking Problems in Distributed Sensor Networks

10. Cooperative Computing in Sensor Networks

11. Security, Reliability, Fault and Attack Tolerance

12. Positioning and Location Tracking in Wireless Sensor Networks

13. Design of Sensor Networks, Low-Power Design (Smart Dust)

14. Application of Sensor Networks

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Assignment of Individual Project, Course Information, Schedule, Lab Practice and Electrical Safety

2. Individual Project

3. Individual Project

4. Individual Project

5. Individual Project

6. Individual Project

7. Individual Project

8. Individual Project

9. Individual Project

10. Individual Project

11. Individual Project

12. Individual Project

13. Individual Project

14. Presentation of Individual Project, Assessment

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Study materials:

[1] Sohraby, Kazem et al.: Wireless sensor networks technology, protocols, and applications. Hoboken: John Wiley, 2007. ISBN 9780470112762

[2] http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/homepage/?isbn=9780470112762

[3] Swami, Ananthram et al.: Wireless sensor networks: signal processing and communications. Hoboken: Wiley, 2007. ISBN 9780470061794

[4] http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/bookhome/116324919

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: