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Wireless sensor networks simulators and testbeds

Networking and Internet Architecture 2020-09-09 v1

Abstract

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have emerged as one of the most promising technologies for the current era. Researchers have studied them for several years ago, but more work still needed to be made since open opportunities to integrate new technologies are added to this field. One challenging task is WSN deployment. Yet, this is done by real deployment with testbeds platforms or by simulation tools when real deployment could be costly and time-consuming. In this paper, we review the implementation and evaluation process in WSNs. We then describe relevant testbeds and simulation tools, and their features. Lastly, we conduct an experimentation study using these testbeds and simulations to highlight their pro and cons. As a use case, we implement a localization protocol. This work gives clarity to future-work for better implementation in order to improve reliability, accuracy and time consumed.

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@article{arxiv.2009.03640,
  title  = {Wireless sensor networks simulators and testbeds},
  author = {Souhila Silmi and Zouina Doukha and Rebiha Kemcha and Samira Moussaoui},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2009.03640},
  year   = {2020}
}

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19 pages 10 figures 6th International Conference on Networks and Communications (NCO 2020)

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