Title :
A spatial fluid-based framework to analyze large-scale wireless sensor networks
Author :
Gribaudo, M. ; Chiasserini, C.-F. ; Gaeta, R. ; Garetto, M. ; Manini, D. ; Sereno, M.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Inf., Torino Univ., Italy
fDate :
28 June-1 July 2005
Abstract :
The behavior of large-scale wireless sensor networks has been shown to be surprisingly complex and difficult to analyze, both by empirical experiment and simulation. In this paper we develop a new analytical model of the behavior of wireless sensor networks, based on a fluid approach, i.e., we represent the sensor network by a continuous fluid entity distributed on the network area. The model accounts for node energy consumption, channel contention, as well as traffic routing; thus, it is well suited for describing the properties of sensor networks and understanding their complex behavior.
Keywords :
channel allocation; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; wireless sensor networks; channel contention; continuous fluid entity; energy consumption; large-scale wireless sensor networks; spatial fluid-based framework; traffic routing; Analytical models; Computer networks; Energy consumption; Large-scale systems; Routing; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Dependable Systems and Networks, 2005. DSN 2005. Proceedings. International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2282-3
DOI :
10.1109/DSN.2005.13