Session TU4E: Focused Session: Distributed RF Sensor/Communication Systems

Abstract

This focused session will deal with emerging technologies and applications involving a large number of distributed, extremely small sensors that independently collect information, possibly interpret that information, and communicate a response to the other sensors as an ad hoc network and/or a central location to effect a collective objective. These technologies have potential for impacting: defense applications, medical applications, agricultural management, structure and earthquake monitoring, industrial controls, machinery condition monitoring, transportation and shipping, power grid monitoring and management, fire fighting and rescue operations, home automation, and interactive toys. The presenters will be asked to, when possible, address issues relating to chip and sensor integration and packaging, software/middleware (including self-organizing and self-repairing networking protocols and security issues), and operating systems. The session will focus on applications involving MOTES, MEMS, and RF sensors.