XLCM: Xross-Layer Communication Module for Service Differentiation in Wireless Sensor Networks

Demir A. K., Demiray H. E., BAYDERE Ş.

7th IEEE International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference (IWCMC), İstanbul, Turkey, 4 - 08 July 2011, pp.565-570, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume:
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/iwcmc.2011.5982595
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.565-570
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), having inherent features, require new protocols and algorithms for QoS provisioning in realtime multimedia applications. In this paper, we present a new cross-layer communication module, called XLCM and its protocol XLCP enabling scalable service differentiation in WSNs. We implemented XLCP as a module in NS-2 simulator to evaluate its performance. The results indicate that the protocol succesfully differentiates the service classes in terms of latency and reliability requirements.