An Integrated Data-Link Energy Model For Wireless Sensor Networks

Lizhi Charlie Zhong, Jan M. Rabaey and Adam Wolisz

ICC 2004

Abstract:

In this paper we integrate energy models of all components of the data link layer of a wireless sensor network into a single framework, which interacts with abstracted models of the network layer, the physical layer and the channel. Such a framework enables intra layer and cross layer optimization. By identifying the important design parameters, it provides venues and guidelines for energy reduction and design improvement, as is demonstrated in the paper. The validity of the models is verified using OMNET++ network simulations.