Synchronizing smart city nodes using Skew Integrated Timestamp (SIT)
Muhammad Usman Hashmi1, Muntazir Hussain2, Asghar Ali Shah1
1Department of Computer Science, Bahria University, Islamabad, Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Peerj. Computer Science
|July 10, 2024
Summary
Accurate time synchronization in smart cities is vital. A new Skew Integrated Timestamp (SIT) method uses one timestamp for efficient synchronization, saving resources and energy.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Smart city infrastructure relies on precise time synchronization for coordinated operations.
- Existing synchronization methods often involve multiple timestamp exchanges, increasing computational load.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel time synchronization method for smart city networks.
- To reduce computational and energy overhead in smart city time synchronization.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Skew Integrated Timestamp (SIT) method.
- SIT calculates time skew from the physical layer and uses a single timestamp for synchronization.
Main Results:
- The SIT method successfully synchronizes smart city nodes.
- Experimental results indicate SIT's efficiency compared to traditional multi-timestamp methods.
Conclusions:
- The Skew Integrated Timestamp (SIT) offers an efficient alternative for smart city time synchronization.
- SIT conserves computational resources and energy, making it suitable for large-scale deployments.
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