Distributed Sensor Networks, 2nd Edition

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Interfacing Distributed Sensor Actuator Networks with the Physical World

Shivakumar Sastry

The University of Akron

S. Sitharama Iyengar

Florida International University

2.1      Introduction

2.2      Benefits and Limitations of DSAN System

2.3      Taxonomy of DSAN System Architectures

Input/Output • Processing • Communication • System Attributes • System Integration • Security

2.4      Conclusions

Further Reading

2.1      Introduction

The interface between a distributed sensor-actuator network (DSAN) system and the physical world is the critical foundation that enables the nodes to acquire sensor data and effect actions in the environment. Rapid advances in a variety of disciplines offer us tiny devices—namely, microcontrollers, radio ...