Wireless Sensor Networks

Cognitive approaches are expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of wireless sensor networks in terms of energy, bandwidth, lifetime, coverage, connectivity, and cost. This book presents a unified view of the state of the art of cognitive approaches in telecommunications. A benchmark in the field, it brings together research previously scattered throughout the literature. Written in a tutorial style, it surveys each topic and describes the algorithms and protocols in depth. The text covers deployment planning, performance analysis, and implementation. It also analyzes the various communications systems using computer simulations and illustrations.

Dr. Mohamed Ibnkahla is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at in Queen's University, Canada. He is currently leading several projects applying wireless sensor networks to several areas such as forest monitoring, wildlife and species at risk tracking, smart grid, drinking water monitoring, food traceability, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable communities.

Introduction to Cognitive Approaches in Wireless Sensor Networks. Cognitive Radio Networks and Dynamic Spectrum Access. Adaptive Modulation, Adaptive Power Allocation, and Adaptive Medium Access. Cross-Layer Approaches to QoS Routing in Wireless Multihop Networks. Cognitive Diversity Routing. Enabling Cognition through Weighted Cognitive Maps. Hardware Architecture for GPS/INS-Enabled Wireless Sensor Networks.