Distributed transmit beamforming: Data funneling in wireless sensor networks

Wayes Tushar*, David Smith, Tharaka Lamahewa

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    Abstract

    In this paper, utilizing data funneling and distributed beamforming, we propose a novel cooperative cross-layer transmission scheme to reduce the transmit energy of sensor nodes while communicating over long distances in a wireless sensor network. We show that the proposed transmission scheme requires less transmit energy, compared to direct beamforming and direct single link transmission, to achieve the same symbol error probability (SEP) at the receiver. Considering battery energy consumption, we show that our proposed transmission scheme is capable of increasing the life time of sensor nodes that need to communicate over long distances. We also show improved performance in terms of a routing metric.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2012 Australian Communications Theory Workshop, AusCTW'12
    Pages49-54
    Number of pages6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event2012 Australian Communications Theory Workshop, AusCTW'12 - Wellington, New Zealand
    Duration: 30 Jan 20122 Feb 2012

    Publication series

    Name2012 Australian Communications Theory Workshop, AusCTW'12

    Conference

    Conference2012 Australian Communications Theory Workshop, AusCTW'12
    Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
    CityWellington
    Period30/01/122/02/12

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