Title :
Energy Efficient Networking Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks
Author :
Zhou, Sihui ; Liu, Ren Ping ; Guo, Y. Jay
Author_Institution :
ICT Centre, CSIRO, Marsfield, NSW
Abstract :
Energy efficiency is widely regarded as one of the major challenges for wireless sensor networks. In the literature, the issue is normally addressed from the viewpoint of a specific protocol layer or functionality, such as medium access control (MAC) or routing. In this paper, energy conservation in wireless sensor networks is treated with a holistic approach and examined across all protocol layers and functionalities including MAC, topology management, routing and sensor protocols. The advantages and disadvantages of different protocols for different layers are reviewed and discussed. Some recommendations on the employment of protocols for small, medium and large scale wireless sensor networks are presented.
Keywords :
access protocols; routing protocols; telecommunication network management; telecommunication network topology; wireless sensor networks; MAC protocols; energy efficient networking protocols; medium access control; protocol layer; routing protocol; sensor protocols; topology management; wireless sensor networks; Access protocols; Employment; Energy conservation; Energy efficiency; Energy management; Media Access Protocol; Network topology; Routing protocols; Wireless application protocol; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Informatics, 2006 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9700-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9701-0
DOI :
10.1109/INDIN.2006.275735