Simulation of Wireless Sensor Node Transmission Over a Multiple Access Channel

Katleho Kanyane, Babu Sean Paul, Suvendi Rimer, Khmaies Ouahada

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Abstract

Smart Grids are emerging as a sustainable technology that can greatly improve the quality, cost and efficiency of electrical power distribution. Wireless communication technology, in particular wireless sensor networks, are being considered as a viable solution to Smart Grid communication requirements. Homes have multiple electrical appliances that may communicate concurrently. In addition, electrical appliances induce white noise that can interfere with the wireless signal. In this paper an indoor wireless sensor multiple access communication environment is simulated based on the IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication standard. An indoor wireless propagation model is implemented and the effects of signal interference on the wireless signal are examined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicatione-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries - 5th International Conference, AFRICOMM 2013, Revised Selected Papers
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages22-26
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783319083674
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event5th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2013 - Blantyre, Malawi
Duration: 25 Nov 201327 Nov 2013

Publication series

NameLecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
Volume135 LNICST
ISSN (Print)1867-8211

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2013
Country/TerritoryMalawi
CityBlantyre
Period25/11/1327/11/13

Keywords

  • IEEE 802.15.4
  • Indoor path loss model
  • Smart Grid
  • Wireless channel
  • Wireless interference
  • Wireless sensor networks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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