The Unified Framework for Sensor Networks: A Systems Approach
The Unified Framework for Sensor Networks: A Systems Approach
Since its introduction in the mid-1970s, the OSI Basic Reference Model (OSI-BRM) has been widely used as a foundation for communication models and standards. While many of these have modified the OSI-BRM for specific communication requirements (protocols such as ZigBee and Fieldbus – used in sensor networks), little structure or standardisation has been developed for other aspects of the hardware/software interface – for example sensing, energy management, actuation or locationing. Such processing is often implemented in the application layer of the communications stack, resulting in an unstructured, top-heavy and confusing stack. Alternatively, processing is performed off-chip or in separate unstructured software. In this paper, we propose the Unified Framework for the structured design and implementation of multiple interfaces on a sensor node. The framework creates unified stacks by connecting individual stacks (containing distinct functionality) via a shared application layer. We present the application of the framework to create a unified stack, structuring both communications and sensing. The process of extending a unified stack for implementing energy management, locationing and actuation is also discussed. The proposed framework establishes a structured platform for the formal design, specification and implementation of sensor and wireless sensor networks.
wireless sensor networks, communication stack
University of Southampton
Merrett, Geoff V.
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Weddell, Alex S.
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Harris, Nick R.
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White, Neil M.
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Al-Hashimi, Bashir M.
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September 2006
Merrett, Geoff V.
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Weddell, Alex S.
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Harris, Nick R.
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White, Neil M.
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Merrett, Geoff V., Weddell, Alex S., Harris, Nick R., White, Neil M. and Al-Hashimi, Bashir M.
(2006)
The Unified Framework for Sensor Networks: A Systems Approach
University of Southampton
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Abstract
Since its introduction in the mid-1970s, the OSI Basic Reference Model (OSI-BRM) has been widely used as a foundation for communication models and standards. While many of these have modified the OSI-BRM for specific communication requirements (protocols such as ZigBee and Fieldbus – used in sensor networks), little structure or standardisation has been developed for other aspects of the hardware/software interface – for example sensing, energy management, actuation or locationing. Such processing is often implemented in the application layer of the communications stack, resulting in an unstructured, top-heavy and confusing stack. Alternatively, processing is performed off-chip or in separate unstructured software. In this paper, we propose the Unified Framework for the structured design and implementation of multiple interfaces on a sensor node. The framework creates unified stacks by connecting individual stacks (containing distinct functionality) via a shared application layer. We present the application of the framework to create a unified stack, structuring both communications and sensing. The process of extending a unified stack for implementing energy management, locationing and actuation is also discussed. The proposed framework establishes a structured platform for the formal design, specification and implementation of sensor and wireless sensor networks.
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Published date: September 2006
Keywords:
wireless sensor networks, communication stack
Organisations:
Electronic & Software Systems, EEE
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Local EPrints ID: 262955
URI: https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/262955
PURE UUID: 9371c786-c6bf-46f6-9627-b97e37f44828
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Date deposited: 13 Sep 2006
Last modified: 18 Jul 2017 08:46
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Geoff V. Merrett
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Alex S. Weddell
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Nick R. Harris
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Neil M. White
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