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Development and validation of a localization framework for wireless sensor networks

Wireless sensor networks localization is an important area that is required in many wireless sensor network applications. It is rather complex or even unfeasible; to model analytically WSN localization and it usually leads to oversimplified analysis with limited confidence. Besides, deploying test-beds supposes a huge effort. Therefore, simulation is essential to study WSN localization. However, it requires a suitable model based on solid assumptions and an appropriate framework to ease implementation. Most of WSNs simulators fail to support all the following criteria: easy, extendable and scalable, so that we design and implement an integrated framework used for localization in WSNs and available for the analysis of different types of localization schemes (Range-free, Range-based and Hybrid localization algorithms). The obtained framework is simple and easy to be used to demonstrate the performance evaluation and comparison of different types of localization schemes. It can also be extended to include many localization algorithms by future researchers.

Development of software tool for localization schemes analysis in wireless sensor networks

IEEE 8th International Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Informatics, 2010

The paper describes a concept of software tool for development of nodes localization in large wireless sensor network. The basic module is the event driven simulator that enables loading position of wireless network nodes, description of the behavior of nodes, description of the environment and modeling of wave propagation in defined space. Node localization and deployment problem in wireless sensor network are supported by implemented algorithms. I.

An experimental evaluation of localization methods used in wireless sensor networks

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2022

The problem of localization in wireless sensor networks has received considerable attention from researchers over the past decades. Several methods and algorithms have been proposed to solve this problem. The effectiveness of these algorithms depends on the accuracy of the estimated positions and the information required to calculate the coordinates. In this paper, we propose to evaluate four of the most commonly used localization methods in sensor networks. Our study considers a mathematical description of the studied methods in order to evaluate their complexity, and then a practical implementation on the simulation tool Cooja. We evaluate the performance of the studied methods as a function of the number of deployed sensor nodes and their degree of mobility in terms of several performance metrics. The objective is to reveal the most suitable localization method for a particular case of deployment. Improvement proposals are also provided to improve the most relevant localization method for the investigated study. This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license.

Simulation environment for distance based location algorithms in wireless sensor networks

Proceedings of the 4th …, 2005

In the last years, a remarkable research effort has been made in the area of wireless sensor networks. One of the main advantages of this kind of distributed system is the ability to determine the position of its nodes and the events sensed. Therefore, a simulation framework is required to compare the different location algorithms that could be used in a certain environment, in order to decide which one is the most suitable method for determining the position of a node or target, as well as to identify the weaknesses and strengths of every algorithm. In this paper, we describe a simulation environment, for distance based location algorithms to be used in wireless sensor networks.

A Simulation Framework for the Performance Evaluation of Localisation Techniques over WSNs

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are nowadays considered to be a very active research field. WSNs consist of interconnected small devices, which are managed by users. Their demands in hardware are limited and the usage of particular communication protocols lead in great autonomy. Α WSN application is the localization of targets invading in the area covered by sensors' range. This target may be an animal, human, object or anything else. Localization can only take place when the sensors are capable of processing data and of communicating with each other. When these conditions hold, localization is achieved. A simulation environment has been developed in Matlab for studying the above described problem, where the localization algorithm may be integrated together with different scenario parameters. These scenarios have been implemented for evaluating the localization algorithm performance for different mobile object trajectories and speeds as well as for different network topologies. ...

An Integrated Software Framework for Localization in Wireless Sensor Network

Devices that form a wireless sensor network (WSN) system are usually remotely deployed in large numbers in a sensing field. WSNs have enabled numerous applications, in which location awareness is usually required. Therefore, numerous localization systems are provided to assign geographic coordinates to each node in a network. In this paper, we describe and evaluate an integrated software framework WSNLS (Wireless Sensor Network Localization System) that provides tools for network nodes localization and the environment for tuning and testing various localization schemes. Simulation experiments can be performed on parallel and multi-core computers or computer clusters. The main component of the WSNLS framework is the library of solvers for calculating the geographic coordinates of nodes in a network. Our original solution implemented in WSNLS is the mization to determine the position of nodes with unknown location in the sensing field. We describe and discuss the performance of our system due to the accuracy of location estimation and computation time. Numerical results presented in the paper confirm that our hybrid scheme gives accurate location estimates of network nodes in sensible computing time, and the WSNLS framework can be successfully used for efficient tuning and verification of different localization techniques.

Exploring Localization in wireless sensor network

Node Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) refers to determining the location of sensor nodes which are deployed in sensor field that are responsible for monitoring applications like environment perceived applications, tracking, traffic monitoring etc. This paper covers the localization techniques and study which algorithm provides higher accuracy, low expense and better power utilization.

High performance wireless sensor network localisation system

International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, 2014

In this paper we summarize the results of our research concerned with the development, implementation and evaluation of a software framework for wireless sensor networks localization-High Performance Localization System (HPLS). The system can be used to calculate positions of sensing devices (network nodes) in the deployment area, and to tune and verify various localization schemes through simulation. It provides tools for data acquisition from a workspace, estimation of inter-node distances, calculation of geographical coordinates of all nodes with unknown position and results evaluation. Received Signal Strength measurements are utilized to support the localization process. Trilateration, simulated annealing and genetic algorithm are applied to calculate the geographical coordinates of network nodes. The utility, efficiency and scalability of the proposed localization system HPLS have been justified through simulation and testbed implementation. The calculations have been done in parallel using the map-reduce paradigm and the HPC environment formed by a cluster of servers. The testbed networks were formed by sensor devices manufactured by Advantic Technology (clones of TelosB platform). A provided case study demonstrates the localization accuracy obtained for small-, medium-and large-size multihop networks.

DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF LOCALIZATION ALGORITHM FOR VARIETY OF TOPOLOGIES IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS

Wireless sensor networks have emerged from military needs and found its way into civil applications. Today wireless sensor networks have become a key technology for different kinds of smart environments. Sensor node localization which is determining where a given sensor node is physically or relatively located is extremely crucial for most of the applications in wireless sensor networks. The procedure through which the sensor nodes obtain their positions is called localization. Many localization algorithms have been proposed for wireless sensor networks. In this article, we describe our newly developed localization algorithm and performance evaluation of this localization algorithm with square, 'C' and 'L' shape network topology.

A Review on Localization Process and Localization Measurement Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks

International journal of engineering research and technology, 2018

Latest advances in radio and inserted frameworks have empowered the expansion of wireless sensor networks. WSN's are enormously being utilized as a part of diverse conditions to perform different observation and monitoring tasks in various fields. The notable uses of WSN are Military Applications, Industrial Applications and in addition Household, Disaster Relief operations, in Medical Applications and human services checking as Body Area Network, Monitor action of Sensitive territory,. For example the sensor nodes are hidden under bed at different forces for social event climatic conditions, weight and extra type of data for seeing the development of Snow. In all these, localization is a standout amongst the most imperative framework parameters. Localization is basic to report the beginning of errands, gathering inquiry of sensors, directing and to answer inquiries on the organized network. Along these lines, one of the essential difficulties in remote sensor organize is localization. This paper audits distinctive procedures of localization in wireless sensor networks. The general thought of the plans proposed by various researchers for the improvement of localization in remote sensor systems is additionally introduced.