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Bhavya Goswami
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
This manuscript presents the development of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) for industrial monitoring applications, focusing on architectures, protocol selection, node deployment strategies, and performance evaluation. The study reviews pre-2014 technologies—IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, TinyOS, and early mote platforms—and proposes a cluster-based topology optimized for reliability and energy efficiency in harsh industrial environments. Methodology involves network simulation using NS-2, statistical performance analysis of key metrics (packet delivery ratio, latency, energy consumption), and validation via a custom MATLAB model. Five research objectives guide the investigation: (1) design a scalable clustering algorithm; (2) evaluate protocol performance under interference; (3) optimize energy usage through duty-cycling; (4) assess reliability in noisy RF conditions; and (5) propose node placement guidelines for coverage. Statistical analysis (Table 1) summarizes pre- and post-optimization performance. Simulation results demonstrate a 5 % improvement in delivery ratio and 20 ms reduction in latency, confirming the proposed design’s efficacy. Conclusions highlight practical deployment considerations and suggest future work on fault tolerance. Ten references, all published through 2014, are provided.
Keywords
Wireless sensor networks, industrial monitoring, clustering, IEEE 802.15.4, energy efficiency
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