We study the problem of data gathering in wireless sensor networks and compare several approaches belonging to different research fields; in particular, signal processing, compressive sensing, information theory, and networking related data gathering techniques are investigated. Specifically, we derived a simple analytical model able to predict the energy efficiency and reliability of different data gathering techniques. Moreover, we carry out simulations to validate our model and to compare the effectiveness of the above schemes by systematically sampling the parameter space (i.e., number of nodes, transmission range, and sparsity). Our simulation and analytical results show that there is no best data gathering technique for all possible applications and that the trade-off between energy consumptions and reliability could drive the choice of the data gathering technique to be used. In this context, our model could be a useful tool.

Data Gathering Techniques for Wireless Sensor Networks: A Comparison

Campobello, Giuseppe
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Segreto, Antonino
Secondo
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Serrano, Salvatore
Ultimo
2016-01-01

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We study the problem of data gathering in wireless sensor networks and compare several approaches belonging to different research fields; in particular, signal processing, compressive sensing, information theory, and networking related data gathering techniques are investigated. Specifically, we derived a simple analytical model able to predict the energy efficiency and reliability of different data gathering techniques. Moreover, we carry out simulations to validate our model and to compare the effectiveness of the above schemes by systematically sampling the parameter space (i.e., number of nodes, transmission range, and sparsity). Our simulation and analytical results show that there is no best data gathering technique for all possible applications and that the trade-off between energy consumptions and reliability could drive the choice of the data gathering technique to be used. In this context, our model could be a useful tool.
2016
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