Real-world wireless sensor networks

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This collection explores various applications and advancements in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). It begins with a focus on campaign deployments, including the use of TigerCENSE for monitoring tiger movements and insights from a short-term deployment in the Ecuador Cloud Forest. The text discusses the integration of WSN technology within rescue teams and covers operating system support, programming, and energy management strategies in TinyOS and Contiki. Subsequent sections delve into life science automation and hallway monitoring, highlighting the distributed data processing capabilities of WSNs. Communication aspects are examined, including the evaluation of directional antennas and the implementation of combined positioning and communication systems. The work also addresses selective transmission techniques and experimental studies on IEEE 802.15.4 multichannel transmission to enhance RSSI-based performance. Additional contributions include multicasting routing protocols, performance control mechanisms, and innovative monitoring solutions for wildlife. The collection features practical demonstrations, such as bridging simulated sensor nodes with real-world applications and exploring communication strategies. It concludes with tools for sensor node prototyping and a focus on equitable access control in shared sensor networks, showcasing the versatility and potential of WSN technologies across various contexts.