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Edge-Aided Reliable Data Transmission for Heterogeneous Edge-IoT Sensor Networks.
Zhirong Xu1,2, Ming Cai3, Xiaoyan Li4
1College of Computer Science, Zhejiang University, #38, Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310024, China. 11021034@zju.edu.cn.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 8, 2019
Summary
This study enhances wireless sensor network reliability for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) using edge computing. Edge servers improve data transmission and error recovery, boosting network efficiency and dependability.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are crucial for the Internet-of-Things (IoT).
- Low-powered sensor networks face challenges with complex computational tasks and reliable data transmission.
- Edge computing offers a solution for enhancing WSN capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate reliable data transmission in edge-aided sensor networks.
- To explore how edge servers can improve data transmission efficiency and reliability.
- To address limitations in existing cooperative task execution models.
Main Methods:
- Discussed the role of edge servers in enhancing WSN data transmission.
- Proposed a novel forwarding scheme for edge nodes considering coverage and interference.
- Developed an edge-based error recovery approach for data packets.
Main Results:
- Edge servers significantly improve data transmission performance in WSNs.
- The proposed forwarding scheme optimizes packet delivery by managing coverage and interference.
- The edge-based error recovery approach enhances overall network reliability.
Conclusions:
- Edge computing is vital for improving the efficiency and reliability of data transmission in IoT-enabled WSNs.
- The proposed methods offer a robust framework for edge-aided sensor networks.
- This research contributes to the advancement of reliable communication in WSNs.
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