The impact of sand propagation environment on the performance of wireless sensor networks

Abdallah Aldosary, Abdulaziz Alsayyari, Saad Almesalm

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Abstract

A comparative methodology for performance evaluation of the wireless sensor network (WSN) protocols deployed in sand environment is proposed. This methodology is created based on the usage of empirical radio frequency (RF) propagation model that is able to include environmental factors influencing signal propagation of wireless sensor nodes deployed in sandy environment. Furthermore, radio energy model for predicting energy dissipation of WSN deployed in such environment is derived. In order to demonstrate the performance variances of WSN in this particular environment, a comparison between the simulations of WSN deployments is presented. This comparison shows great differences in the lifetime, and, hence, in the throughput. Moreover, a comparison between the generated results using sand, free space, and two-ray propagation models indicates the imprecision of using these theoretical propagation models to evaluate the performance of WSNs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 4th International Conference on Mobile and Secure Services, MOBISECSERV 2018
EditorsPascal Urien, Selwyn Piramuthu
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538632536
DOIs
StatePublished - 9 Mar 2018
Event4th International Conference on Mobile and Secure Services, MOBISECSERV 2018 - Miami Beach, Miami, United States
Duration: 24 Feb 201825 Feb 2018

Publication series

Name2018 4th International Conference on Mobile and Secure Services, MOBISECSERV 2018
Volume2018-February

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Mobile and Secure Services, MOBISECSERV 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami Beach, Miami
Period24/02/1825/02/18

Keywords

  • Lifetime
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Radio Energy Models
  • Routing Protocols
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

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