Essentials of Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks are currently being offered as a subject at advanced undergraduate and graduate levels at many universities around the world. Moreover they are the focus of countless graduate theses and student projects. Therefore this book is primarily written as a textbook aimed at students of engineering and computer science. It provides an introduction into the fundamental concepts and building blocks of wireless sensor network design. An attempt has been made to maintain a balance between theory and practice as well as established practices and the latest developments. At the end of each chapter a number of practical questions and exercises are given to help the students to assess their understanding of the main concepts and arguments presented in the chapter. Furthermore the chapters and parts of the book are sufficiently modular to provide flexibility in course design. The book will also be useful to the professional interested in this field. It is suitable for self-study and can serve as an essential reference. For such a reader the material can be viewed as a tutorial in the basic concepts and surveys of recent research results and technological developments.