Multiagent-Based Data Fusion in Environmental Monitoring Networks
Joint Authors
Dhoedt, Bart
Botteldooren, Dick
Van Renterghem, Timothy
Dauwe, Samuel
Source
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Electronic engineering
Information Technology and Computer Science
Topics
Abstract EN
Advances in embedded systems and mobile communication have led to the emergence of smaller, cheaper, and more intelligent sensing units.
As of today, these devices have been used in many sensor network applications focused at monitoring environmental parameters in areas with relative large geographical extent.
However, in many of these applications, management is often centralized and hierarchical.
This approach imposes some major challenges in the context of large-scale and highly distributed sensor networks.
In this paper, we present a multilayered, middleware platform for sensor networks offering transparent data aggregation, control, and management mechanisms to the application developer.
Furthermore, we propose the use of multiagent systems (MASs) to create a computing environment capable of managing and optimizing tasks autonomously.
In order to ensure the scalability of the distributed data fusion, we propose a three-step procedure to balance the workload among machines using mobile agent technology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dauwe, Samuel& Van Renterghem, Timothy& Botteldooren, Dick& Dhoedt, Bart. 2012. Multiagent-Based Data Fusion in Environmental Monitoring Networks. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463594
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dauwe, Samuel…[et al.]. Multiagent-Based Data Fusion in Environmental Monitoring Networks. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463594
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dauwe, Samuel& Van Renterghem, Timothy& Botteldooren, Dick& Dhoedt, Bart. Multiagent-Based Data Fusion in Environmental Monitoring Networks. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463594
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463594