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

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/ijritcc2321-8169.150712

A Survey on the Various Frameworks Available for Re-Energizing Wireless Senor Networks

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are finding its applications in different scenarios in our day to day life. However a major problem that our current technology faces these days is the lack of technical knowledge of how these networks can be kept up and functioning to an efficient level. The power consumption and replenishment of these sensors that are deployed in the environment to be monitored has been a challenging factor since decades. Researches on the improvements in the efficiency in the power consumption of WSNs have been going on for quite a while. Premature energy depletion and outdated recharging strategies are some of the major research areas that require improvement in WSNs. In this paper we enumerate the existing technologies and new proposals on the different frameworks that have been designed to enhance the efficiency in recharging Sensors deployed in WSNs. DOI: 10.17762/ijritcc2321-8169.150311