Theoretical Aspects of Distributed Computing in Sensor Networks [Hardcover]

Wireless ad hoc sensor networks has recently become a very active research subject. Achieving efficient, fault-tolerant realizations of very large, highly dynamic, complex, unconventional networks is a real challenge for abstract modelling, algorithmic design and analysis, but a solid foundational and theoretical background seems to be lacking.This book presents high-quality contributions by leading experts worldwide on the key algorithmic and complexity-theoretic aspects of wireless sensor networks. The intended audience includes researchers and graduate students working on sensor networks, and the broader areas of wireless networking and distributed computing, as well as practitioners in the relevant application areas. The book can also serve as a text for advanced courses and seminars.

Wireless ad hoc sensor networks has recently become a very active research subject. This book presents high-quality contributions by leading experts worldwide on the key algorithmic and complexity-theoretic aspects of wireless sensor networks.

Theme I  Challenges for Wireless Sensor Networks[1] Composition and Scaling Challenges in Sensor Networks: An Interaction-centric ViewTheme II  Models, Topology, Connectivity[2] Scheduling and Power Assignments in the Physical Model[3] Maintaining Connectivity in Sensor Networks Using Directional Antennae[4] Optimal Placement of Ad Hoc Devices Under a VCG-Style Routing Protocol[5] Population Protocols and Related Models[6] Theoretical Aspects of Graph Models for MANETs[7] Networked Distributed Source CodingTheme III  Localization, Time Synchronization, Coordination[8] The Spatial Smoothing Method of Clock Synchronization in Wireless Networks[9] Algorithmic Aspects of Sensor Localization[10] Spatiotemporal Context in Wireless Sensor Networks[11] Coordination Problems in Ad Hoc Radio NetworksTheme IV  Data Propagation and Collection[12] Probabilistic Data Propagation in Wireless Sensor Networks[13] Oblivious Routing for SelÅ