AMSN

Adversarial Models in Sensor Networks

Coordinatore	UNIVERSIDAD REY JUAN CARLOS    more  Organization address address: CALLE TULIPAN S/N city: MOSTOLES (MADRID) postcode: 28933 contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Antonio Cognome: Fernandez Email: send email Telefono: -4887111
Nazionalità Coordinatore	Spain [ES]
Totale costo	75˙000 €
EC contributo	75˙000 €
Programma	FP7-PEOPLE Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
Code Call	FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-3-IRG
Funding Scheme	MC-IRG
Anno di inizio	2007
Periodo (anno-mese-giorno)	2007-09-01   -   2010-08-31

 Partecipanti

#	participant	country	role	EC contrib. [€]
1	UNIVERSIDAD REY JUAN CARLOS  Organization address address: CALLE TULIPAN S/N city: MOSTOLES (MADRID) postcode: 28933 contact info Titolo: Dr. Nome: Antonio Cognome: Fernandez Email: send email Telefono: -4887111	ES (MOSTOLES (MADRID))	coordinator	0.00

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Sensor nodes are very weak computers that get distributed at random on a surface. Once deployed, they must wake up and form a Radio Network called a Sensor Network. Although Sensor Networks is a very active research area, most of this work is either empirical or includes unreallistic assumptions regarding the capabilities of the sensor nodes. Hence, there are still many open basic questions. A Sensor Network is a good example of an emergent communication system, i.e. a communication system where a consistent global behaviour has to be reached without the use of a centralized controller. In a context where messages between sensor nodes are exchanged by means of packet forwarding, a suitable model for adversarial packet arrival in Sensor Networks is the Continuous AQT model since each pair of nodes communicates at different speeds. We propose to study various open problems in Sensor Networks under adversarial models. Among other important problems, we propose to study: Routing and scheduling in the CAQT model, Deterministic transmissions under adversarial behavior, Routing in the Weak Sensor Model, Improve the bounds for the Clear Transmission and Group Therapy problems in Sensor Networks, Non-uniform Sensor Network initialization, Improve the bounds for the broadcast and wakeup problems in radio networks. If the grant is awarded, the candidate will conduct the proposed lines of research, in collaboration with the rest of the research group. Additionally, he will participate in the thesis direction of some of the group members. The candidate is also planning to apply for additional research grants to national and international institutions.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Sensor networks have a wide range of useful applications, but they have not been properly put through their paces in various adversarial conditions.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Rapid advances in computer technology, including miniaturisation and cost reductions, have enabled the integration of sensing, processing and communication capabilities into low-cost devices known as sensor nodes. These can be linked up wirelessly to form sensor networks with a wide range of useful applications where sensing or measuring physical variables over large areas is needed. Examples include environmental or weather monitoring, disaster response and monitoring the health of infrastructure, machines and industrial equipment.

Despite the undoubted usefulness of sensor networks, most research has focused on empirical issues, leaving some fundamental questions unanswered. For instance, what are the constraints imposed on these decentralised networks by the basic limitations of the individual nodes, such as memory size, life cycle and communication range, especially in the tough and adversarial conditions in which these networks often operate?

The EU-funded 'Adversarial models in sensor networks' (AMSN) project studied a number of issues including deterministic transmissions, efficiency bounds, and routing and scheduling.