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Wireless Sensor Networks. The ZebraNet Wildlife Tracker. ZebraNet. A sensor network consists of several data collecting nodes which communicate with a base station that compiles the data from them. ZebraNet Hardware. Motivation. Computer systems Perspective:
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Wireless Sensor Networks The ZebraNet Wildlife Tracker
ZebraNet A sensor network consists of several data collecting nodes which communicate with a base station that compiles the data from them
Motivation Computer systems Perspective: Develop, evaluate, implement, and test systems that integrate computing, wireless communication, and non-volatile storage along with global positioning systems (GPS) and other sensors Biology Perspective: perform novel studies of Animals migration patterns Eating habits Inter- and intra-species interactions The impact of human action on their activity
Basic Operation Sensor Nodes periodically collects data and store Information about: Animal's location Heart rate Body temperature Feeding frequency. This information will be transmitted back to the base station when the researchers fly or drive by within a certain distance from the nodes. Hence, scientists can enjoy their observation efforts without disturbing the animals.
ZebraNet Design • Lightweight • Energy-efficient • Detailed 24/7 archival position logs • GPS-enabled • No fixed base station (no cellular service) • Peer-to-peer routing and data storage • Restricted human access to systems ➨ Planned 1 year of autonomous operation