Lifetime Optimization of Sensor Networks under Physical Attacks
Abstract
In this paper, we address a Resource Constrained Lifetime Problem in sensor networks in an operating environment where nodes can be physically destroyed. Specifically, given a limited number of sensors and a hostile environment, our goal is to maximize the network lifetime and derive the node deployment plan. The problem of physical destruction, due to hostile environments and the small size of the sensors, is a viable threat and severely constrains the practical lifetime of sensor networks. The lifetime problem we define is representative, practical, and encompasses other versions of similar problems. We also define a representative physical attack model under which we study and solve the lifetime problem. Our solutions take into account both node constraints and the goal of energy minimization. An important observation based on this work is that network lifetime is greatly affected by the presence of physical attacks, highlighting the importance of our study. Our work has broad and immediate impacts to system designers deploying networks in hostile environments.
Recommended Citation
X. Wang et al., "Lifetime Optimization of Sensor Networks under Physical Attacks," Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), May 2005.
Department(s)
Computer Science
Sponsor(s)
National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Keywords and Phrases
Optimization; Physical Attacks; Sensor networks; System design
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2005
