A transmission power self-optimization technique for wireless sensor networks

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2012

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Lavratti, Felipe
Ceratti, A.
Prestes, Darcio
Pinto, Alex Sandro Roschildt [UNESP]
Bolzani, Leticia
Vargas, F.
Montez, Carlos
Hernandez, F.
Gatti, Edmundo
Silva, Carlos

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Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are generally used to monitor hazardous events in inaccessible areas. Thus, on one hand, it is preferable to assure the adoption of the minimum transmission power in order to extend as much as possible the WSNs lifetime. On the other hand, it is crucial to guarantee that the transmitted data is correctly received by the other nodes. Thus, trading off power optimization and reliability insurance has become one of the most important concerns when dealing with modern systems based on WSN. In this context, we present a transmission power self-optimization (TPSO) technique for WSNs. The TPSO technique consists of an algorithm able to guarantee the connectivity as well as an equally high quality of service (QoS), concentrating on the WSNs efficiency (Ef), while optimizing the transmission power necessary for data communication. Thus, the main idea behind the proposed approach is to trade off WSNs Ef against energy consumption in an environment with inherent noise. Experimental results with different types of noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI) have been explored in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the TPSO technique.

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ISRN Communications and Networking, v. 2012, p. 1-13, 2012.