Irregular Honeycomb Network:3D WSNs

• Key aspects: Communication protocols, Network simulation software, Hardware for testing, sensor nodes

My research project focused on addressing the k-coverage issue in Spatial Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) by utilizing innovative irregular hexagonal tessellation methods. We recommended centralized k-coverage protocols, including k-llgm, based on rigorous theoretical evidence. In our investigation of the Connected k-Coverage (CCkP) problem in Spatial WSNs, we harnessed irregular hexagonal tessellation and parallelogram regions within it to optimize sensor deployment, particularly for Field of Interest (FoI) coverage.

Furthermore, we addressed the critical aspect of network connectivity by establishing a relationship between sensor sensing and communication ranges. This approach ensured the Connected k-Coverage (CCk) of the FoI throughout the network's operational lifetime. As a result of our research, we proposed the centralized k-coverage protocol, k-llgm, backed by the theoretical outcomes and properties unveiled during our study.

This work contributes significantly to the enhancement of k-coverage solutions in Spatial WSNs, offering a deeper understanding of deployment strategies and network efficiency.