Wireless sensor networks in permafrost research: concept, requirements, implementation, and challenges
In a joint project of computer- and geo-scientists, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are customized for permafrost monitoring in alpine areas. In this paper, we discuss requirements for a rugged setup of such a network that is adapted to operation in a difficult environment. The experiences with a fi...
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ftunivzuerich:oai:www.zora.uzh.ch:3095 2023-05-15T17:56:56+02:00 Wireless sensor networks in permafrost research: concept, requirements, implementation, and challenges Hasler, A Talzi, I Beutel, J Tschudin, C Gruber, S 2008-07-03 application/pdf https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/3095/ https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/3095/10/Hasler_Wireless_Sensor_Networks_2008V.pdf http://uspermafrost.org/meetings/nicop/proceedings.html https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-3095 eng eng https://www.zora.uzh.ch/id/eprint/3095/10/Hasler_Wireless_Sensor_Networks_2008V.pdf doi:10.5167/uzh-3095 urn:isbn:978-0-9800179-2-2 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Hasler, A; Talzi, I; Beutel, J; Tschudin, C; Gruber, S (2008). Wireless sensor networks in permafrost research: concept, requirements, implementation, and challenges. In: 9th International Conference on Permafrost, Fairbanks, Alaska, 29 June 2008 - 3 July 2008, 669-674. Institute of Geography 910 Geography & travel Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject 2008 ftunivzuerich https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-3095 2022-11-29T20:15:48Z In a joint project of computer- and geo-scientists, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are customized for permafrost monitoring in alpine areas. In this paper, we discuss requirements for a rugged setup of such a network that is adapted to operation in a difficult environment. The experiences with a first deployment at Jungfraujoch (Switzerland) show that, beside hardware modifications of existing WSN platforms, special emphasis should be given to the development of robust synchronization and low-power data routing algorithms. This results from the fact that standard software tools are not capable in dealing with the high-temperature fluctuations found in high-mountains without compromising the power consumption and the network topology. Enhancements resulted in a second deployment at Matterhorn (Switzerland), from where we expect results in the near future. Once the technology of WSNs is a science-grade instrument, it will be a powerful tool to gather spatial permafrost data in near real-time. Conference Object permafrost University of Zurich (UZH): ZORA (Zurich Open Repository and Archive |
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In a joint project of computer- and geo-scientists, wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are customized for permafrost monitoring in alpine areas. In this paper, we discuss requirements for a rugged setup of such a network that is adapted to operation in a difficult environment. The experiences with a first deployment at Jungfraujoch (Switzerland) show that, beside hardware modifications of existing WSN platforms, special emphasis should be given to the development of robust synchronization and low-power data routing algorithms. This results from the fact that standard software tools are not capable in dealing with the high-temperature fluctuations found in high-mountains without compromising the power consumption and the network topology. Enhancements resulted in a second deployment at Matterhorn (Switzerland), from where we expect results in the near future. Once the technology of WSNs is a science-grade instrument, it will be a powerful tool to gather spatial permafrost data in near real-time. |
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