Wireless Sensor Network survey

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Networks have enormous potential because they expand human ability to monitor and interact remotely with the physical world. Smart sensors are able to collect huge amount of hitherto unknown data, which will pave the way for a new class of computing applications. Nevertheless, to exploit the full potential of sensor networks, we must first address the peculiar limitations of these special networks and the resulting technical issues. This paper presents factors influencing Wireless Sensor Network design followed by the issues and proposed solutions based on palette of protocol stack. The survey will help a reader choose the most appropriate protocol for his application and guide designers in defining new protocols tailored to specific applications of sensor networks. Finally, the survey establishes a framework for comparing existing Wireless Sensor Network protocols.