作者:
Pratap， C.， Vyas， O.P. and Singh， M.K.T.
关键词:
Testing； Protocols； Costs； Hardware； Predictive models； Analytical models； Wireless sensor networks； Reflectivity； Investments； Research and development
摘要:
Sensor networks face many problems that do not arise inother types of networks. Power constraints, limited hardware,decreased reliability, and a typically higher density andnumber of nodes than found in conventional networks are justa small portion of the problems that have to be consideredwhen developing protocols for use in sensor networks.Simulation is often used to test new protocols that are beingdeveloped, as well as to compare old protocols. However,there is always a danger when using simulation in testing: theresults are not necessarily going to be accurate orrepresentative. To help overcome this, it is important topossess knowledge of the simulation tools available, alongwith their associated strengths and weaknesses. The goal ofthis paper is to aid developers in the selection of anappropriate simulation tool.
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