A Framework for the Estimation and Validation of Energy Consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks. (8th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karagiannis, Alexandros; Vouyioukas, Demosthenes
• Other Names: Llobet Eduard Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of sensors. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-07-08
• Subjects: Detectors -- Periodicals; 681.205
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/124987
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-725X

Abstract

Abstract : Body sensor networks and implantable and ingestible medical devices energy efficiency is a substantial key factor in network lifetime and functionality. This work confronts the nodes' energy problem by establishing a unified energy consumption framework comprised of theoretical model, energy simulator model, and electronic metering modules that can be attached to the nodes. A theoretical analysis, a simulation procedure, and the design and development of three prototype electronic metering modules are presented in this paper. We discuss the accuracy of the proposed techniques, towards a unified framework for the a priori estimation of the energy consumption in commercial sensor nodes, taking into account the application functionality and the energy properties of the incorporated electronics. Moreover, body network nodes are considered for the application and the measurements of the proposed framework.