This book provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the fundamental concepts, major challenges and effective solutions in wireless sensor networking (WSN). Distinguished from other books, it focuses on the networking aspects of WSNs and covers the most important networking issues, including network architecture design, medium access control, routing and data dissemination, node clustering, node localization, query processing, data aggregation, transport and quality of service, time synchronization, network security and sensor network standards.

Contents
Preface.

Acknowledgments.

About the Editors.

Contributors.



1. Introduction to Wireless Sensor Networks

1.1 Overview of Wireless Sensor Networks.

1.2 Technological Background.

1.3 Features of This Book.
1.4 Organization of This Book.



2. Network Architectures and Protocol Stack

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Network Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks.

2.3 Classifications of Wireless Sensor Networks.

2.4 Protocol Stack for Wireless Sensor Networks.

2.5 Summary.



3. Medium Access Control

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Fundamental MAC Protocols.

3.3 MAC Design for Wireless Sensor Networks.

3.4 MAC Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks.

3.5 Summary and Future Directions.



4. Routing and Data Dissemination

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Fundamentals and Challenges.

4.3 Taxonomy of Routing and Data Dissemination Protocols.

4.4 Overview of Routing and Data Dissemination Protocols.
4.5 Summary and Future Directions.



5. Broadcasting, Multicasting and Geocasting

5.1 Introduction.

5.3 Broadcasting Mechanisms.

5.4 Multicasting Mechanisms.

5.5 Geocasting Mechanisms.

5.6 Summary and Future Directions.



6. Node Clustering

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Node Clustering Algorithms.

6.3 Node Clustering Algorithms for Wireless Sensor Networks.

6.4 Summary and Future Directions.



7. Query Processing and Data Aggregation

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 Query Processing in Wireless Sensor Networks.

7.3 Data Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks.

7.4 Summary and Future Directions.



8. Node Localization

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Concepts and Challenges of Node Localization Technologies.

8.3 Ranging Techniques for Wireless Sensor Networks.
8.4 Wireless Localization Algorithms.

8.5 Wireless Sensor Node Localization.

8.6 Summary and Future Directions.



9. Time Synchronization

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 Need for Synchronization in Wireless Sensor Networks.

9.3 Requirements of Synchronization in Wireless Sensor Networks.

9.4 Synchronization Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks.

9.5 Summary and Future Directions.



10. Energy Efficiency and Power Control

10.1 Introduction.

10.2 Need for Energy Efficiency and Power Control in Wireless Sensor Networks.

10.3 Passive Power Conservation Mechanisms.

10.4 Active Power Conservation Mechanisms.
10.5 Summary.



11. Transport Protocols and Quality of Service

11.1 Introduction.

11.2 Traditional Transport Protocols.

11.3 Transport Protocol Design for Wireless Sensor Networks.

11.4 Transport Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks.

11.5 Summary and Future Directions.



12. Network Security and Attack Defense

12.1 Introduction.

12.2 Confidentiality.

12.3 Integrity.

12.4 Authenticity.
12.5 Nonrepudiation.

12.6 Freshness.

12.7 Availability.

12.8 Intrusion Detection.

12.9 Key Management.

12.10 Summary.



13. Sensor Network Standards

13.1 Introduction.

13.2 IEEE 802.15.4 Standard.

13.3 ZigBee Standard.

13.4 Summary.



14. Future Trends in Wireless Sensor Networks

14.1 Introduction.

14.2 Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks.

14.3 Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks.

14.4 Sensor Network Applications in Challenging Environments.

14.5 Cross-Layer Design for Wireless Sensor Networks.

14.6 Summary.



Acknowledgements.

References.

Index.