A Survey of Geosensor Networks: Advances in Dynamic Environmental Monitoring

Sensors

关键词: geosensor networks;    wireless sensor network;    environmental monitoring;    sensor web;    data management for geosensor networks;    decentralized spatial computing;    survey;   

DOI  :  10.3390/s90705664

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In the recent decade, several technology trends have influenced the field of geosciences in significant ways. The first trend is the more readily available technology of ubiquitous wireless communication networks and progress in the development of low-power, short-range radio-based communication networks, the miniaturization of computing and storage platforms as well as the development of novel microsensors and sensor materials. All three trends have changed the type of dynamic environmental phenomena that can be detected, monitored and reacted to. Another important aspect is the real-time data delivery of novel platforms today. In this paper, I will survey the field of geosensor networks, and mainly focus on the technology of small-scale geosensor networks, example applications and their feasibility and lessons learnt as well as the current research questions posed by using this technology today. Furthermore, my objective is to investigate how this technology can be embedded in the current landscape of intelligent sensor platforms in the geosciences and identify its place and purpose.

【 授权许可】

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