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ADAL: A distributed range-free localization algorithm based on a mobile beacon for wireless sensor networks

  • E. Guerrero*
  • , H. G. Xiong
  • , Q. Gao
  • , G. Cova
  • , R. Ricardo
  • , J. Estévez
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is emerging as a key tool for data acquisition in many applications, and localization algorithms of the sensors have a vital importance due to the intrinsic characteristics of this type of networks. The objective of this paper is to propose an algorithm of range-free localization for WSNs using a mobile beacon node equipped with a rotary directional antenna. The azimuthally defined area localization algorithm (ADAL) is executed in each sensor node and is based only on the analysis of the information received from the mobile beacon node, therefore is energy efficient and contributes to extend the lifetime of the sensor network. Additionally the proposed algorithm has the advantage of being simple and economical. The simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is a practical, effective and accurate method to localize sensor nodes in a WSN.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 International Conference on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Workshops
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 International Conference on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Workshops - St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Duration: 12 Oct 200914 Oct 2009

Publication series

Name2009 International Conference on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Workshops

Conference

Conference2009 International Conference on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Workshops
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CitySt. Petersburg
Period12/10/0914/10/09

Keywords

  • Directional antenna
  • Mobile beacon
  • Range-free localization
  • Wireless sensor network

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