Localization Algorithms of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey

Sensors

Guangjie Han³  Jinfang Jiang³  Lei Shu²  Yongjun Xu¹ 

[1] Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 6 Kexueyuan South Road Zhongguancun, Beijing 100190, China; E-Mail:;Department of Multimedia Engineering, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Osaka University, 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; E-Mail:;Department of Information and Communication Systems, Hohai University, 200 North Jinling Road, Changzhou 213022, China; E-Mail:

关键词: underwater wireless sensor networks;    localization algorithms;    centralized;    distributed;    hybrid;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s120202026

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs), localization is one of most important technologies since it plays a critical role in many applications. Motivated by widespread adoption of localization, in this paper, we present a comprehensive survey of localization algorithms. First, we classify localization algorithms into three categories based on sensor nodes’ mobility: stationary localization algorithms, mobile localization algorithms and hybrid localization algorithms. Moreover, we compare the localization algorithms in detail and analyze future research directions of localization algorithms in UWSNs.

【 授权许可】

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