Fundamentals of Sensor Network Programming - IEEE Press Hardcover

Book Synopsis

This book provides the basics needed to develop sensor network software and supplements it with many case studies covering network applications. It also examines how to develop onboard applications on individual sensors, how to interconnect these sensors, and how to form networks of sensors, although the major aim of this book is to provide foundational principles of developing sensor networking software and critically examine sensor network applications.

From the Back Cover

An introduction to software development in sensor networks

Sensor processing is central to aerospace and defense, automation, medical imaging, and robotics. Fundamentals of Sensor Network Programming provides the basics needed to develop sensor network software and supplements. It also examines how to develop onboard applications on individual sensors, how to interconnect these sensors, how to form networks of sensors, and how these networks interact with the physical world. Included is actual code tested in a laboratory environment, as well as structured examples that allow demonstration of material with only a small network of four or more sensor nodes and a laptop.

Fundamentals of Sensor Network Programming concentrates on the class of sensors having severely constrained computation, communication, and energy resources. These devices are usually penny- to matchbox-sized and are deployed in an ad-hoc fashion. This book presents techniques for programming so the sensors can work effectively as a group. Although the focus is on programming the individual sensor, the goal is to make the sensor work in a collaborative environment. With principles that may serve as building blocks for developing large-scale, long-lived systems, the book:

• Develops programming methodologies unique to sensor networks
• Examines how sensors can be interconnected
• Shows how networks of sensors are formed
• Includes actual code tested in a laboratory environment
• Presents case studies covering network applications

Providing a balance between theory and applications, this resource will prove beneficial for professionals working in industry, graduate students, computer science professionals, and academic researchers.

Review Quotes

"Intended for high level undergraduate and beginning graduate students in computer engineering, this textbook provides practical information for developing software for sensor networks." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)

About the Author

DR. S. SITHARAMA IYENGAR is the Roy Paul Daniels Professor and Chairman of the Computer Science Department at Louisiana State University. He heads the Wireless Sensor Networks Laboratory and the Robotics Research Laboratory.

DR. NANDAN PARAMESWARAN is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of New SouthWales.

DR. VIR V. PHOHA is a professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University. He holds the W. W. Chew Endowed Professorship and directs the Center for Secure Cyberspace.

DR. N. BALAKRISHNAN is Associate Director of the Indian Institute of Science and Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Supercomputer Education and Research Centre. He played a crucial role in building India's first Supercomputer Centre and National Centre for Science Information.

DR. CHUKA OKOYE is a computer science senior at Louisiana Tech University. He has designed serveral software components for distributed systems since his initial foray into this area in the Google Summer of Code Program. Mr. Okoye currently works as a research assistant at the Center for Secure Cyberspace.