CAREER: A Theoretical Foundation for Achieving Sustainability and Scalability in 3D Wireless Sensor Network Deployments

Hofstra University, Hempstead NY

Investigators

Abstract

In this project, the principal investigator and his assistants are working on a framework for achieving scalability and sustainability in three-dimensional wireless sensor network deployments. The objective is to study the design of energy-efficient three-dimensional k-covered wireless sensor networks, where each point in a field of interest is covered by at least k heterogeneous sensors, in the presence of obstacles and mobile events in the field. This study is based on Baxter's factorization of Ornstein-Zernike equation, the pair-connectedness theory, and potential fields to solve the problem of joint k-coverage, duty-cycling, and data forwarding in three-dimensional heterogeneous wireless sensor networks with a goal to achieve sustainable and scalable deployments. The principal investigator plans to evaluate the performance of this framework through simulation using a network simulator, such as TOSSIM, and implementation using a test-bed of sensors, such as MICAz motes. This project has significant impact on its field and the society. It has a rich plan for the integration of research and education through the development of curriculum and resources for teaching to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate students. Based on the results of this project, the principal investigator plans to develop a set of networking courses. Also, the principal investigator has a plan to recruit, train, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students including women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Furthermore, this project allows the principal investigator mentor K-12 teachers and high-school students through research seminars. It helps the principal investigator attract and recruit students to pursue science careers.