Title :
Distributed fusion in sensor networks
Author :
Cetin, Mujdat ; Chen, Lei ; Fisher, John W., III ; Ihler, Alexander T. ; Moses, Randolph L. ; Wainwright, Martin J. ; Willsky, Alan S.
Author_Institution :
Sabanci Univ., Istanbul, Turkey
fDate :
7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents an overview of research conducted to bridge the rich field of graphical models with the emerging field of data fusion for sensor networks. Both theoretical issues and prototyping applications are discussed in addition to suggesting new lines of reasoning.
Keywords :
sensor fusion; wireless sensor networks; distributed fusion; graphical models; sensor networks; Algorithm design and analysis; Computer networks; Convergence; Distortion measurement; Distributed computing; Graphical models; Inference algorithms; Intelligent networks; Sensor fusion; Sensor phenomena and characterization;
Journal_Title :
Signal Processing Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2006.1657816
