ORNEV: Optimized Recharging of Wireless Sensor Networks using Virtual Base Stations

Abstract

Several recharging methodologies and frameworks have been proposed for recharging wireless sensor networks. In this paper we study these propositions and device a method that would enhance the recharging capability of the framework and keep the network up and running without the energy getting depleted. We explore a new dimension where we use the SenCars used for charging a node to transmit data just like a node in the WSN. The SenCar acts like a virtual base station for a node that carries high traffic that it will be charging. This cuts down transmission of data through nodes that connects the high traffic node with the base station thereby moving them to sleep mode. This SenCar then directly transmits traffic information from the node it is charging to the base station using cellular technology.
DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.1507120