A Cross-Layer Framework for Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks (CLAWS).

The main objective of the project is to study key challenges in the creation of a cross-layer WSN framework that optimally exploits modularity of and cross-layer interactions between the different building blocks to this framework in order to support heterogeneity, scalability, energy-efficiency, QoS and mobility. For the different modules within the cross-layer framework we have the following research objectives.-To design and analyze generic, resource-aware and QoS-aware modular Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols and scalable modular networking solutions for intra-and inter-WSN communications (merging WSN)-To analyse security weaknesses in WSNs through an adversary model, to evaluate network and middleware solutions in terms of security and to adapt these solutions in order to make them more resistant against will-know and new types of security attacks.-To develop coordination mechanisms and middleware support that is based on multi-agent technologies. The services to be integrated in the multi-agent systems include synchronization, localization and data aggregation-To develop adequate gateway functionalities needed for communication of WSNs with IP-based networks.

Keywords:WIRELESS NETWORKS, CROSS-LAYER FRAMEWORK

Disciplines:Applied mathematics in specific fields, Computer architecture and networks, Distributed computing, Information sciences, Information systems, Programming languages, Scientific computing, Theoretical computer science, Visual computing, Other information and computing sciences, Communications, Communications technology

Project type:Collaboration project