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Feng Xia1,2
1Faculty of Information Technology, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia. f.xia@ieee.org.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 24, 2016
Summary
Wireless sensor/actuator networks (WSANs) are expanding rapidly. This paper explores Quality of Service (QoS) management challenges and research in WSANs to support diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Wireless sensor/actuator networks (WSANs) integrate sensors and actuators for physical world monitoring and control.
- WSANs are experiencing rapid growth, mirroring the expansion of the Internet.
- These networks are crucial infrastructure for a wide range of applications.
Conclusions:
- Effective QoS management is critical for the successful deployment and operation of WSANs.
- Addressing the identified challenges is essential for enabling robust and reliable WSANs.
- Further research is needed to develop advanced QoS solutions for future WSANs.
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