A scriptable rapid application deployment framework for sensor networks

Wireless sensor networks are finding application in heterogeneous scenarios with varied deployment constraints and consumer requirements. Effective instrumentation, visualization, archival, analysis, and third-party notification are the cornerstones of any sensor network deployment. Unfortunately, the manifestation of these generalized needs can differ widely between deployments leading to creation of multiple specialized applications. We present RAPIDSNAP-a flexible, generic and scriptable rapid sensor network application deployment framework that can be quickly customized to realize end-user centric sensor network deployments. Algorithms for routing, clustering and localization have been implemented on sensor nodes and integrated with RAPIDSNAP. Along with standard components for control and visualization, RAPIDSNAP allows each deployment specific extension to be captured in a JavaScript based script called a Rapidapp. RAPIDSNAP acts as an execution platform for Rapidapps and an abstraction layer for them to transparently communicate with nodes in the network.