A framework for resilient online coverage in sensor networks

Ossama Younis, Marwan Krunz, Srinivasan Ramasubramanian

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Abstract

We consider surveillance applications in which sensors are deployed in large numbers to improve coverage fidelity. Previous research has studied how to select active sensor covers (subsets of nodes that cover the field) to efficiently exploit the redundant node deployment. Little attention was given to studying the tradeoff between fault tolerance and energy efficiency in sensor coverage. In this work, our objective is to rapidly restore coverage of the field under unexpected node failures. For this purpose, we explore different adaptable coverage strategies. We then propose design guidelines for applications employing distributed cover-selection algorithms to control the degree of redundancy at local regions in the field and achieve energy-efficient coverage. In addition, we develop a new distributed technique to facilitate switching between active covers without the need for node synchronization. Distributed cover selection protocols can be integrated into our framework (referred to as "resilient online coverage" (ROC)). We evaluate the effectiveness of ROC through analysis and extensive simulations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 4th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks, SECON
Pages540-549
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 4th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks, SECON - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Jun 18 2007Jun 21 2007

Publication series

Name2007 4th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks, SECON

Other

Other2007 4th Annual IEEE Communications Society Conference on Sensor, Mesh and Ad Hoc Communications and Networks, SECON
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period6/18/076/21/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Communication

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