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Coverage is one of the fundamental metrics used to quantify the quality of service (QoS) of sensor networks. In general, we use this term to measure the ability of the network to observe and react to the phenomena taking place in the area of interest of the network. In addition, coverage is associated with connectivity and energy consumption, both important aspects in the design process of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). On the other hand, simulating a WSN involves taking into account different software and hardware aspects. In this paper we attempt to present a simulation framework suitable for integrating coverage mechanisms in WSN emulation using a layered architecture and a fitting scheduling model. The suggested model is derived after a critical overview and presentation of the coverage strategies as well as the simulation approaches for WSN developed so far. The main advantage of the proposed framework is its capability to handle concurrent events occurring at WSN deployment and operation through the suitable layered scheduler integrated.
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Filippou, A., Karras, D.A., Papazoglou, P.M., Papademetriou, R.C. (2010). On a Novel Simulation Framework and Scheduling Model Integrating Coverage Mechanisms for Sensor Networks and Handling Concurrency. In: Kim, Th., Yau, S.S., Gervasi, O., Kang, BH., Stoica, A., Ślęzak, D. (eds) Grid and Distributed Computing, Control and Automation. GDC CA 2010 2010. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 121. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17625-8_28
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