A Survey on the Various Frameworks Available for ReEnergizing Wireless Senor Networks

Abstract

Abstract-Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are finding their applications in different scenarios in our day to day life. However a major problem that our current technology faces these days is the lack of technical knowledge of how these networks can be kept up and functioning to an efficient level. The power consumption and replenishment of sensors deployed in environments for monitoring, has been a challenging factor since decades. Researches on the improvements in the efficiency in the power consumption of WSNs have been going on for quite a while. Premature energy depletion and outdated recharging strategies are some of the major research areas that require improvement in WSNs. In this paper we enumerate the existing technologies and new proposals on the different frameworks that have been designed to enhance the efficiency in recharging Sensors deployed in WSNs.