MAC Protocols Used by Wireless Sensor Networks and a General Method of Performance Evaluation
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Telecommunications Engineering
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Many researchers employ IEEE802.15.4 as communication technology for wireless sensor networks (WSNs).
However, medium access control (MAC) layer requirements for communications in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) vary because the network is usually optimized for specific applications.
Thus, one particular standard will hardly be suitable for every possible application.
Two general categories of MAC techniques exist: contention based and schedule based.
This paper explains these two main approaches and includes examples of each one.
The paper concludes with a unique performance analysis and comparison of benefits and limitations of each protocol with respect to WSNs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kabara, Joseph& Calle, Maria. 2012. MAC Protocols Used by Wireless Sensor Networks and a General Method of Performance Evaluation. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501870
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kabara, Joseph& Calle, Maria. MAC Protocols Used by Wireless Sensor Networks and a General Method of Performance Evaluation. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501870
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kabara, Joseph& Calle, Maria. MAC Protocols Used by Wireless Sensor Networks and a General Method of Performance Evaluation. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501870
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501870