Lessons learned during the implementation of the BVR Wireless Sensor Network protocol on SunSPOTs

Abstract

The Beacon Vector Routing (BVR) protocol [1] is a well known routing protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Simulations have shown that the protocol scales well in an environment with perfect links and an ideal circular radio coverage. However, when it comes to an implementation on an embedded hardware that uses IEEE 802.15.4 2.4 GHz wireless transceivers, some problems turn out that have significant impact on the overall performance of the protocol.