Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Meshed Networks for Local Sensors (383)
Problem: Need effective and efficient wireless data collection from dynamic, locally distributed sensors.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Develop autonomous self-forming sensor network
- Develop small sensor modules with RF communication
- Develop effective data communication protocols
- Develop central data collection station modules and software
- Demonstrate required system performance
- Proven concept for Meshed Sensor networks
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Analog and digital circuit design and implementation; compact, low power electronic design (surface mount electronics development); communication (query/response) protocols for efficient, non-colliding data exchange; sensor selection and interface design; microprocessor application with embedded software; energy efficient task scheduling; radio frequency (RF) field theory for antenna design and field propagation; compact RF antenna design; RF communication links; prototype RF telemetry module design, fabrication, and evaluation; packaging design for compact, robust deployment modules; lab testing; test planning and analysis; documentation of technical basis and results.
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Contact: Jim Skorpik
