Integrating sensing perspectives for better self organization of ad hoc wireless sensor networks

A self organization algorithm that forms a hierarchical connected dominating set (CDS) network organization for wireless sensor networks was proposed. In this network hierarchy, specific roles to sensors based on their physical wireless connectivity and sensing characteristics were assigned. The resulting self-organized sensor network established a network-wide infrastructure consisting of a hierarchy of backbone nodes, and sensing zones that include sensor coordinators and sensing collaborators. The effectiveness of the design was demonstrated through complexity analysis and simulation.