DocumentCode :
3493264
Title :
A novel wireless sensor network test bed sensor node
Author :
Krige, Joubert G. J. ; Grobler, Magdalena J. ; Marais, Henri
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr., North-West Univ., Potchefstroom, South Africa
fYear :
2013
fDate :
9-12 Sept. 2013
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
5
Abstract :
The constrained nature of sensor node (SN) power sources limits the power consumption of a wireless sensor network (WSN). The energy efficiency of WSNs is therefore of great importance. In this paper a novel SN which was specifically designed for use in WSN test beds is presented. The design addresses shortcomings in existing SN hardware used in test bed environments. Each node is capable of measuring its own power consumption as well as remaining battery capacity. The SN design includes a battery charger to assist with node redeployment. Each SN is modular and can support a wide array of sensors and transceivers. Application areas include WSN test beds, data collection, automation and education. SN power consumption data are also presented.
Keywords :
battery chargers; power consumption; radio transceivers; telecommunication power management; wireless sensor networks; WSN test beds; automation; battery charger; data collection; education; energy efficiency; power consumption; sensor node power sources; test bed sensor node; transceivers; wireless sensor network; Automation; Batteries; Power demand; Power measurement; Tin; Transceivers; Wireless sensor networks; Energy efficiency; Hardware; Sensor node; Test bed; Wireless sensor network;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON, 2013
Conference_Location :
Pointe-Aux-Piments
ISSN :
2153-0025
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-5940-5
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.2013.6757641
Filename :
6757641
Link To Document :
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