Title :
Underground wireless sensor networks
Author :
Trinchero, D. ; Fiorelli, B. ; Galardini, A. ; Stefanelli, R.
Author_Institution :
Electron. Dept., Politec. di Torino, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper the possibility to construct wireless sensor networks buried in the terrain is discussed. Advantages and drawbacks are pointed out, and an analysis of the most efficient method to evaluate the effect of radio-link parameters on radio propagation is provided. As it is unsuitable for fixed monitoring applications, because of the need to power the equipment, this technological solution may become effectively convenient, when the sensor is mobile and its permanence in the ground is time-limited. For all these reasons, the solution becomes attractive, applied to detect breaks and reveal unknown tracks in water distribution networks, monitoring the pressure of the fluid flowing in the pipe and tracking the path of the sensor through the conduits.
Keywords :
monitoring; radio links; radiowave propagation; underground communication; wireless sensor networks; fixed monitoring applications; mobile sensor; radio link parameters; radio propagation; underground wireless sensor networks; water distribution networks; Acoustic sensors; Acoustic signal detection; Attenuation; Batteries; Communication cables; Costs; Electronic mail; Monitoring; Radio propagation; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference, 2009. WAMICON '09. IEEE 10th Annual
Conference_Location :
Clearwater, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4564-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4565-3
DOI :
10.1109/WAMICON.2009.5207281
