Enhancing wireless sensor network simulators with a realistic battery discharge function

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Valle, OT (Author) Other; Montez, C (Author) Other; Araujo, GM (Author) Other; Paulo Portugal (Author) FEUP; Francisco Vasques (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Information

Vol. 16

Pages: 8767-8779

ISSN: 1343-4500

Publisher: International Information Institute

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Scopus - 5 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-CJ8

Abstract (EN): In the design of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), lifetime estimation is an important issue. This benchmark is closely related to the energy consumption of nodes. However, this assessment is not a trivial task. In such context, we propose an innovative energy measurement system for WSN. The designed system was employed for energy consumption measurements on a MicaZ node. With these measurements, a set of polynomial functions could be designed to emulate a realistic energy discharging curve for WSN nodes. These functions were then implemented in the OMNeT++ simulator to emulate the behavior of batteries discharging, potentially benefiting performance assessment of WSN. ©2013 International Information Institute.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific