A Framework for Mobile Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor-Actuator Networks

集成、混合和复杂系统纽约州立大学石溪源源扬加无线传感器-执行器网络移动数据收集框架本研究的目标是开发一种集成的数据收集机制，该机制利用新的物理层技术和非传统能量模型在无线传感器-执行器网络中进行数据收集。该项目将协议和算法设计与试验台实现和评估相结合。智力优势：本研究解决了无线传感器-执行器网络中数据收集中的几个紧密耦合的问题。首先，研究了如何根据传感器的分布和节点间的负载均衡来规划移动执行器的移动路径，以延长网络的生存时间。其次，研究了如何利用传感器节点电池的特殊性能来提高能效。第三，研究如何在传感器-执行器网络中应用新的物理层技术，特别是多包传输，以提高数据吞吐量和降低能量消耗。该项目寻求开发新的跨层算法，这些算法有可能极大地提高数据吞吐量和网络寿命。利用无线传感器测试平台进一步验证了所开发算法的可行性和性能。这项研究希望对未来传感器-执行器网络的基本设计原则和基础设施考虑因素产生影响。广泛的影响：本研究的成果有可能应用于广泛的应用，包括环境、军事、空间、医疗保健、家庭和其他商业领域。该项目的一个目标是促进女性工科学生的参与。作为项目的一部分而开发的试验台是相关项目的重要设施。该项目的重要成果将通过会议和期刊出版物、网站以及产学研合作伙伴关系向研究界传播。

Integrative, Hybrid and Complex SystemsSUNY at Stony BrookYuanyuan YangA Framework for Mobile Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor-Actuator NetworksThe objective of this research is to develop an integrated data gathering mechanism that utilizes new physical layer techniques and a non-conventional energy model for data gathering in wireless sensor-actuator networks. The project combines protocol and algorithm design with test bed implementation and evaluation.Intellectual Merit: This research addresses several closely coupled issues in data gathering in wireless sensor-actuator networks. First, the research considers how to plan the moving path of a mobile actuator based on the distribution of sensors and load balancing among sensors to prolong network lifetime. Second, the research considers how to utilize special properties of sensor node batteries to improve energy-efficiency. Third, the research considers how the new physical layer techniques, in particular multiple packet transmission, can be applied to improve data throughput and reduce energy consumption in sensor-actuator networks. The project seeks to develop novel cross-layer algorithms that have the potential to greatly increase data throughput and network lifetime. A wireless sensor test bed is used to further validate feasibility and performance of the algorithms that are developed. The research hopes to impact fundamental design principles and infrastructure considerations for future sensor-actuator networks.Broader Impacts: The outcome of this research has the potential to be applicable to a wide spectrum of applications, including environmental, military, space, health care, home and other commercial areas. A project goal is to promote the participation of female engineering students. The test bed developed as part of the project is an important facility for related projects. The important findings of this project are to be disseminated to the research community via conference and journal publications, a web site, and industry-university partnerships.