Sensor Networks

(3-0-0-3)

CMPE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the CMPE degree.

EE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the EE degree.

Lab Hours: 0 supervised lab hours and 0 unsupervised lab hours.

Technical Interest Group(s) / Course Type(s): Telecommunications

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Prerequisites: ECE 6607 or ECE 6610

Catalog Description

Basics of sensor network communications. Applications, architectures, and communication protocols for sensor networks are treated in depth.

Textbook(s)

Wireless Sensor Networks

Course Outcomes

Not Applicable

Strategic Performance Indicators (SPIs)

Not Applicable

Topical Outline

Introduction

Sensor Networks Architecture and Protocol Stack

Factors influencing the design of sensor networks

Sensor Network Applications

Application Layer

Transport Layer Protocols

Routing Algorithms

Medium Access Control Protocols

Error Control Algorithms

Physical Layer Solutions

Localization and Target Detection Algorithms

Time Synchronization Algorithms

Sensor and Actor (Actuator) Networks

Coordination and Communication Problems

Underwater Sensor Networks

Application Examples