Preface
Advances in networking principles may indeed influence many kinds of monitor-
ing and control systems in the most dramatic way. Sensor network and configura-
tion (SNC) falls under the category of modern networking systems. A Wireless
Sensor Network (WSN), a sophisticated, compact, and advanced networking
method has emerged that caters to the need for real-world applications. Methodol-
ogy and design of WSNs represent a broad research topic with applications in
many sectors such as industry, home, computing, agriculture, environment, and so
on, based on the adoption of fundamental principles, specifications characterisa-
tions, modeling, simulations, and state-of-the-art technology. Technological re-
search in this field is now expanding; its design phases appear to be highly com-
plex and involve interdisciplinary approaches.
The main objective of this book is to provide information on concepts, princi-
ples, characteristics, applications, latest technological developments, and compari-
sons with regard to sensor networks and configuration. This book incorporates re-
search, development, tutorials, and case studies. Academic and industrial research
and developments in networked monitoring and control (e.g., intelligent home, pet
management, etc.) are being carried out at many different institutions around the
world. The technological trends in this domain (e.g., design, integration, commu-
nication schemes, development methodology, current application scenarios, pros
and cons, etc.) need to be extensively disseminated so that the sensor network
revolution can spread to serve society in a bigger way. In particular, the book is
intended to focus on describing the implicit concept of advanced networking, per-
sonal area networking, and mobile area networking, as well as application-
oriented design tips and hints, as much as the techniques and methodology. This
book will enable readers to understand the underlying technology, philosophy,
concepts, ideas, and principles, with regard to broader areas of sensor networks.
Aspects of sensor network in terms of basics, standardization, design process,
practice, techniques, platforms, and experimental results have been presented in a
proper order. Fundamental methods, initiatives, significant research results, as
well as references for further study have also been provided. Relative merits and
demerits are described at the appropriate places so that novices as well as ad-
vanced practitioners can use the evaluation to guide their choices. All the
contributions have been reviewed, edited, processed and placed in appropriate
order to maintain consistency so that irrespective of whether the reader is an
advanced practitioner or a newcomer he or she can get most out of it. Since this
book covers many aspects of SNC the importance of this order is considered
significant. The roadmap of the book is as follows.
Chapter 1 is a general introduction. Chapter 2 presents the backbone of WSNs,
the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol. The requirements for service-oriented sensor webs
are presented in Chapter 3. Cross-layer design principles are described in Chapter
4. Grid computing has evolved as a standards-based approach for coordinated re-
source sharing. There are several issues and challenges in the design of sensor
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