Wireless Sensor Networks

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 1-22

3. Topology, Routing, and Modeling Tools

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 23-36

4. WSN Architecture

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 37-81

5. Security in WSNs

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 83-115

6. Coverage and Connectivity

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 117-153

7. Localization and Tracking in WSNs

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 155-177

8. Quality of Service

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 179-196

9. WSN Platforms

   • Rastko R. Selmic, Vir V. Phoha, Abdul Serwadda

   Pages 197-215

This book presents a comprehensive overview of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) with an emphasis on security, coverage, and localization. It offers a structural treatment of WSN building blocks including hardware and protocol architectures and also provides a systems-level view of how WSNs operate. These building blocks will allow readers to program specialized applications and conduct research in advanced topics.


A brief introductory chapter covers common applications and communication protocols for WSNs. Next, the authors review basic mathematical models such as Voroni diagrams and Delaunay triangulations. Sensor principles, hardware structure, and medium access protocols are examined. Security challenges ranging from defense strategies to network robustness are explored, along with quality of service measures. Finally, this book discusses recent developments and future directions in WSN platforms.


Each chapter concludes with classroom-tested exercises that reinforce key concepts. This book is suitable for researchers and for practitioners in industry. Advanced-level students in electrical engineering and computer science will also find the content helpful as a textbook or reference.

• Coverage and connectivity
• Graph theory
• Layered network architecture
• Localization and tracking
• Protocols
• Routing
• Security
• Topology
• Wireless networks
• Wireless sensor networks

“The book is a good source for understanding the core concepts of the field. … This book covers essential information about WSNs. … it can also be easily read by people who are new to the field. It also has a list of references and questions at the end, so it could be used as a textbook. It is a valuable source for learning the foundational principles of WSNs.” (Computing Reviews, August, 2017) 

• Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, USA

  Rastko R. Selmic

• Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University, Syracuse, USA

  Vir V. Phoha

• Department of Computer Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA

  Abdul Serwadda

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