Atarraya: A simulation tool To teach and research Topology Control algorithms for wireless sensor networks

Pedro M. Wightman, Miguel A. Labrador

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Abstract

Topology Control is a well-known technique for saving energy in wireless sensor networks. Despite the fact that topology control algorithms and protocols have been extensively studied, they are currently unavailable in most, if not all, simulation tools. In this work we introduce Atarraya, a discrete-event simulation tool specifically designed for testing and implementing topology control protocols for wireless sensor networks. The simulation tool includes structures for designing both topology construction and topology maintenance protocols. In addition, Atarraya includes several key algorithms and applications that along with its graphical user interface can be used to support teaching activities. The correctness of the tool is validated using well-known results available in the literature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSIMUTools 2009 - 2nd International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques
EditorsGiovanni Stea, Olivier Dalle, L. Felipe Perrone, Gabriel Wainer
PublisherICST
ISBN (Electronic)9789639799455
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques, SIMUTools 2009 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Mar 2 2009Mar 6 2009

Publication series

NameSIMUTools 2009 - 2nd International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques

Conference

Conference2nd International ICST Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques, SIMUTools 2009
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period3/2/093/6/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Modeling and Simulation

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