CSE 521S Wireless Sensor Networks
Fall 2008
Time: Tue/Thu 4-5:30
Place: TBD
Office hour: TBD
Wireless sensor networks are pervasive computing systems consisting of smart sensors embedded in physical environments. Wireless sensor networks provide a basis for new computing paradigms that challenges many classical approaches to distributed computing and networking. Embedded operating systems, wireless network protocols, and approaches to power management, real-time, and middleware services fundamentally change when confronted with this new environment. Wireless sensor network is one of the most exciting research areas with many promising applications. This course will study cutting-edge research papers that deal with various aspects of wireless sensor networks. Students will perform hands-on, system projects using motes (tiny devices each consisting of sensors, a radio, and a processor).
Prerequisites: CSE 422S or equivalent (operating systems) or under permission of instructor.
Interesting stories: The Secrete Life of Birds; Into Deep Ice; Single-chip Mote; Nike+iPod.
Updated by Chenyang Lu 05/05/2008