Modeling of energy efficient wireless communication

Energy efficiency of wireless communication technologies is a crucial aspect in order to ensure a widespread use. To increase the efficiency, intelligent protocols (on different layers w.r.t. the OSI architecture) determine when, where and how data has to be transmitted, i.e. they set such parameters like packet size or field strength of the sending antenna. We defined a ubiquitous energy model and conducted simulations to facilitate the development of smart sending strategies and thus enhance the practicability of wireless solutions in surroundings where energy is scarce.