A Coordinated Sensing Algorithm for an Ad-Hoc Sensing Network

Authors

Britton Quist, Brigham Young University
Dr. Lee Swindlehurst, Brigham Young University

Keywords

algorithm, Ad-Hoc sensing network, UAV, unmanned air vehicle

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

Sensor deployment and placement has a myriad of applications. In everything from wildlife monitoring to underwater microphone surveillance to UAV (unmanned air vehicle) battlefield surveillance the placement of sensors is essential for proper coverage. Often these devices (nodes) communicate as an Ad-Hoc network where data sent to a distant sensor or node will be conveyed across the network by the nodes along the way. In this way, if a node is within the communication range of a single node with other connections, it can communicate with an entire network. This approach is an alternative to the network used in applications like cell phones where the only link of importance is being able to communicate with a base station.

Recommended Citation

Quist, Britton and Swindlehurst, Dr. Lee (2013) "A Coordinated Sensing Algorithm for an Ad-Hoc Sensing Network," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1889.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1889