This book presents a comprehensive overview of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) with an emphasis
on security coverage and localization. It offers a structural treatment of WSN building
blocks including hardware and protocol architectures and also provides a systems-level view of
how WSNs operate. These building blocks will allow readers to program specialized applications
and conduct research in advanced topics.A brief introductory chapter covers common applications
and communication protocols for WSNs. Next the authors review basic mathematical models such
as Voroni diagrams and Delaunay triangulations. Sensor principles hardware structure and
medium access protocols are examined. Security challenges ranging from defense strategies to
network robustness are explored along with quality of service measures. Finally this book
discusses recent developments and future directions in WSN platforms.Each chapter concludes
with classroom-tested exercises that reinforce key concepts. This book is suitable for
researchers and for practitioners in industry. Advanced-level students in electrical
engineering and computer science will also find the content helpful as a textbook or reference.
