A software-defined multi-modal wireless sensor network for ocean monitoring

Abstract

The software-defined networking paradigm enables wireless sensor networks as a programmable and reconfigurable network to improve network management and efficiency. However, several challenges arise when implementing the concept of software-defined networking in maritime wireless sensor networks, as the networks operate in harsh ocean environments, and the dominant underwater acoustic systems are with limited bandwidth and high latency, which render the implementation of software-defined networking central-control difficult. To cope with the problems and meet demand for high-speed data transmission, we propose a radio frequency–acoustic software-defined networking-based multi-modal wireless sensor network which leverages benefits of both radio frequency and acoustic communication systems for ocean monitoring. We first present the software-defined networking-based multi-modal network architecture, and then explore two examples of applications with this architecture: network deployment and coverage for intrusion detection with both grid-based and random deployment scenarios, and a novel underwater testbed design by incorporating radio frequency–acoustic multi-modal techniques to facilitate marine sensor network experiments. Finally, we evaluate the performance of deployment and coverage of software-defined networking-based multi-modal wireless sensor network through simulations with several scenarios to verify the effectiveness of the network.

Application of Software Data Analysis Model Based on K-Means Clustering Algorithm

“…One of the important ways to improve the quality of the software is to carry out a lot of testing before the software is put into use and discover the defects and even errors in time. Software testing includes many links, such as generating test data, executing the software under test, and evaluating test results [1].…”

Design and Implementation of Multimedia Network Intelligent Control Robot Based on Software Definition

“…H. 264 is a new generation of digital video coding standard. As the most advanced video coding standard in the world, it has the characteristics of high compression rate, low coding rate, and low bandwidth requirements [4].…”

A review of artificial intelligence in marine science

“…In contrast, marine sensors can form various sensing and detection tasks for marine applications. Luo et al (2022) proposed a software-defined intelligent wireless sensor network to solve ocean monitoring problems such as sea surface and subsea monitoring. Marine sensor networks have a wide range of applications and a high potential for ocean observation and prediction.…”