Topology Management in Wireless Sensor Networks

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Author(s): Chiranjib Patra (Calcutta Institute of Engineering and Management, India), Arindam Mondal (Jadavpur University, India), Parama Bhaumik (Jadavpur University, India)and Matangini Chattopadhyay (Jadavpur University, India)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 11
Source title: Wireless Sensor Networks and Energy Efficiency: Protocols, Routing and Management
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Noor Zaman (King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia), Khaled Ragab (King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia)and Azween Bin Abdullah (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0101-7.ch002

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Mobile and Wireless Computing / Wireless Systems

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Topology management is a key component of network management of wireless sensor networks. The primary goal of topology management is to conserve energy while maintaining network connectivity. Topology management consists of knowing the physical connections and logical relationships among the sensors and at the same time creating a subset of nodes actively participating in the network, thus creating less communication and conserving energy in nodes. Networks require constant monitoring in order to ensure consistent and efficient operations. The primary goal of topology management is to maintain network connectivity in an energy-efficient manner. Topology management is one of the key aspects of configuration management, which entails initial set-up of the network devices and continuous monitoring and controlling of these devices. The main objective of this chapter is to throw a light on the recent developments and future directions of research in these directions.

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