Introduction to Cognitive Approaches in Wireless Sensor Networks
Introduction
Related Work
Generic Architecture for Cognitive Wireless Sensor Networks
Conclusion
References
Cognitive Radio Networks and Dynamic Spectrum Access
Introduction
Spectrum Awareness
Cooperative Sensing
Dynamic Spectrum Access
Conclusion
References
Adaptive Modulation, Adaptive Power Allocation, and Adaptive Medium Access
Introduction
System Model
Adaptive Transmission and Feedback Communication System
Multihop Relay Network and Energy-Constrained Network Analysis
Simulation Examples and Illustrations
Conclusions
References
Cross-Layer Approaches to QoS Routing in Wireless Multihop Networks
Introduction
Design Challenges and Considerations
Taxonomy of QoS Routing Protocols in Multihop Networks
Comparison between QoS Routing Protocols
Challenges and Future Directions
Conclusions
References
Cognitive Diversity Routing
Overview of Routing Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks
System Models
Cognitive Diversity Routing
Priority Node Selection
Performance Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Enabling Cognition through Weighted Cognitive Maps
Introduction
Related Work
Fundamentals of WCM
Designing WCMs to Achieve Cognition in WSNs
Simulation Results
Conclusions
References
Hardware Architecture for GPS/INS-Enabled Wireless Sensor Networks
Introduction
Hardware Implementation
System Software Design
Test Results
Conclusion
References
Biography
Dr. Mohamed Ibnkahla is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at in Queen’s University, Canada. He is currently leading several projects applying wireless sensor networks to several areas such as forest monitoring, wildlife and species at risk tracking, smart grid, drinking water monitoring, food traceability, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable communities.
