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Open-WiSe: a solar powered wireless sensor network platform.

Apolinar González¹, Raúl Aquino, Walter Mata

¹Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Colima, Colima, Mexico. apogon@ucol.mx

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Summary

Researchers developed the Open Wireless Sensor node (WiSe), a solar-powered platform for wireless sensor networks. This system uses a sleep/wake strategy to extend operational life, offering a sustainable solution for energy-constrained applications.

Keywords:

802.15.4 real-time kernel sleep and wakeup strategies solar-powered wireless sensor platform

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Area of Science:

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Electrical Engineering
Energy Systems

Background:

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) rely on battery-powered nodes, necessitating efficient energy management.
High energy consumption in WSNs limits node lifetime and network functionality.
Alternative energy sources are crucial for sustainable and optimal WSN operation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Open Wireless Sensor node (WiSe), an energy harvesting platform for WSNs.
To detail the design and implementation of a solar-powered WSN platform.
To provide a tool for WSN research and system integration.

Main Methods:

Hardware architecture design for a solar-powered wireless node.
Firmware development incorporating a POSIX Real-Time Kernel.
Implementation of a power management strategy using sleep and wake-up cycles.

Main Results:

Successful design and implementation of the Open Wireless Sensor node (WiSe).
Demonstrated feasibility of a solar-powered WSN platform.
Validated sleep and wake-up strategy for extended network lifetime.

Conclusions:

The WiSe platform offers a viable solution for energy harvesting in WSNs.
The developed platform can significantly prolong the operational lifespan of wireless sensor networks.
WiSe serves as a valuable tool for researchers and system integrators in the WSN field.