CT-SIM: A simulation model for wide-scale cluster-tree networks based on the IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee standards

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Leao, E (Author) Other; Moraes, R (Author) Other; Montez, C (Author) Other; Paulo Portugal (Author) FEUP; Francisco Vasques (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks

Vol. 13

ISSN: 1550-1329

Publisher: SAGE

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-GJ1

DOI: 10.1177/1550147717698471

Abstract (EN): The IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee set of standards is one of the most used wireless sensor network technologies. This set of standards supports cluster-tree networks, which are suitable topologies for wide-scale deployments. The design of wide-scale wireless sensor networks is a challenging task because it is difficult to test, analyse and validate new designs in real scenarios. Thus, simulation becomes a convenient and feasible method for its assessment before deployment. Within this context, we provide a set of simulation models for IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee-based networks, which are able to deal with wide-scale cluster-tree wireless sensor networks and to address their major challenges. The provided simulation models implement important mechanisms for the assessment of wide-scale cluster-tree networks and associated data communication mechanisms, enabling an easier design and test of wide-scale wireless sensor network implementations.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17