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.