Kursöversikt

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are the enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT). WSNs are next step of the revolution that Internet has brought to the world of computing, entertainment, work, and human interaction. WSNs are networks of tiny, autonomous nodes equipped with wireless transmission and sensing capabilities for a huge variety of applications, such as healthcare, autonomous transportation systems, industrial manufacturing automation, or smart grids. The focus of the course is on distributed algorithms and protocols for WSNs. The course starts with an introduction on applications and then presents  the essential design methods for networking, data analysis, and control by WSNs.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide the participants with a basic knowledge of wireless sensor networks (WSN)

After completing the course the student should

• Know the essential communication, data analysis, and control methods to cope with WSNs
• Know the design of practical WSNs
• Be able to develop a research project on WSNs

Course main content

The focus of the course is on distributed algorithms (data analysis and control) and networking protocols for WSNs. The course starts with an introduction on applications, hardware, and network architecture. The course starts with an introduction on applications and then presents  the essential design methods for networking, data analysis, and control by WSNs.

Disposition

• Introduction
• The wireless channel
• Physical layer 
• MAC, IEEE 802.15.4
• Routing, RPL
• Distributed detection
• Distributed estimation
• Localization and positioning
• Time synchronization
• WSN control 
• Summary

Eligibility

SF1635 Signals and Systems or equivalent including documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B

Recommended prerequisites

The course is self contained.

Literature

The following books are only for reference. The course's book will be available at STEX and also distributed in pdf

• G. J. Pottie and W.J. Kaiser, “Principles of Embedded Networked Systems Design” Cambridge, 2005
• W. Dargie and C. Poellabauer, “Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor Networks”, Wiley, 2010

Examination

• INL1 - Assignment, 1.0, grade scale: P, F
• INL2 - Assignment, 1.0, grade scale: P, F
• INL3 - Assignment, 1.0, grade scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

The problems of the exam will contain theoretical parts.

Requirements for final grade

4.5 points based on written exam and 3 points on homework assignments

Offered by

EES/Network and Systems Engineering

Contact

Carlo Fischione

Examiner

Carlo Fischione <carlofi@kth.se>

Add-on studies

SF1811 Optimization

EL2320 Applied Estimation

EQ2871 Cyber Physical Networks

EP2200 Queuing Theory and Teletraffic Systems

EP2590 Wireless Networks

Version

Course syllabus valid from: Fall 18
Examination information valid from: Fall 18