This book focuses on the principles of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) their applications and
their analysis tools with meticulous attention paid to definitions and terminology. This book
presents the adopted technologies and their manufacturers in detail making WSNs tangible for
the reader. In introductory computer networking books chapter sequencing follows the bottom-up
or top-down architecture of the 7-layer protocol. This book addresses subsequent steps in this
process both horizontally and vertically thus fostering a clearer and deeper understanding
through chapters that elaborate on WSN concepts and issues. With such depth this book is
intended for a wide audience it is meant to be a helper and motivator for senior
undergraduates postgraduates researchers and practitioners. It lays out important concepts
and WSN-relate applications uses appropriate literature to back research and practical issues
and focuses on new trends. Senior undergraduate students can use it to familiarize themselves
with conceptual foundations and practical project implementations. For graduate students and
researchers test beds and simulators provide vital insights into analysis methods and tools
for WSNs. Lastly in addition to applications and deployment practitioners will be able to
learn more about WSN manufacturers and components within several platforms and test beds.
