METHOD OF INTERACTION IN A MODULAR ARCHITECTURE FOR SENSOR SYSTEMS (MASS)
2005 ◽
Vol 15
(02)
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pp. 419-424
Keyword(s):
The system level hardware architecture of individual nodes in a distributed wireless sensor network has not received adequate attention. A novel hardware architecture based on the concept of task specific modular computing provides both the high flexibility and power efficiency required for effective distributed sensing solutions. This paper presents this newly developed architecture and provides an analysis of two possible methods for module interaction. Results from simulations based on this analysis are given. Finally, a brief description of the hardware and software design and prototype implementation of the modular architecture for sensor systems (MASS) is given to show the ease of use of the conceptual architecture.