Lagkas, T.D. orcid.org/0000-0002-0749-9794 and Eleftherakis, G. orcid.org/0000-0003-4857-4006 (2014) An overview of wireless sensor networks: Towards the realization of cooperative healthcare and environmental monitoring. In: Matin, M.A., (ed.) Handbook of Research on Progressive Trends in Wireless Communications and Networking. Advances in Wireless Technologies and Telecommunication (AWTT) Book Series . IGI Global , Hershey PA , pp. 317-339. ISBN 9781466651715
Abstract
Wireless Sensor Networks constitute one of the highest developing and most promising fields in modern data communication networks. The benefits of such networks are expected to be of great importance, since applicability is possible in multiple significant areas. The research community's interest is mainly attracted by the usability of sensor networks in healthcare services and environmental monitoring. This overview presents the latest developments in the field of sensor-based systems, focusing on systems designed for healthcare and environmental monitoring. The technical aspects and the structure of sensor networks are discussed, while representative examples of implemented systems are also provided. This chapter sets the starting point for the development of an integrated cooperative architecture capable of widely providing distributed services based on sensed data.
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Item Type: | Book Section |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2014 IGI Global. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > International Faculty (Sheffield) > City College - Computer Science |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 24 Jul 2017 09:14 |
Last Modified: | 24 Jul 2017 09:14 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-5170-8.ch012 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IGI Global |
Series Name: | Advances in Wireless Technologies and Telecommunication (AWTT) Book Series |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.4018/978-1-4666-5170-8.ch012 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:116424 |