Co-simulating complex energy harvesting WSN applications: An in-tunnel wind powered monitoring example
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| Authors | Tran L.Q.V., Didioui A., Bernier C., Vaumourin G., Broekaert F., Fritsch A. |
| Year | 2017-0023 |
| Source-Title | International Journal of Sensor Networks |
| Affiliations | ERCOM TELECOM, 9 Grand Rue, Marseille, France, Groupe SEB, Rue du Champ de Courses, Pont-Evèque, France, Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France, CEA, LETI, MINATEC Campus, Grenoble, France, Thales Communications and Security, 4 avenue des Louvresses, Gennevilliers, France |
| Abstract | Acomplex wind-energy harvesting wireless sensor network (WSN) application for subway tunnels is pre-prototyped using the HarvWSNet co-simulation framework. Detailed models of every component, including energy harvester, tunnel propagation channel, train mobility, node power consumption, and physical layer (PHY), medium access control (MAC), routing and power aware protocols are described. Pre-prototyping simulations quickly identify the key parameters affecting the viability of the application (e.g., harvested energy, train-induced signal attenuation). Thanks to its native capacity to handle detailed charge flow models, HarvWSNet can address scenarios with complex and intermittent energy supplies. Thiswork demonstrates howco-simulation platforms such as HarvWSNet can aid in the development and future success of energy harvesting WSN applications. © 2017 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. |
| Author-Keywords | Cross-layer design, HarvWSNet, Modelling, Tunnel modelling, Wind energy harvesting, Wireless sensor network, WSN, WSN simulation |
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| ISSN | 17481279 |
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