Nico N. Encarnacion, Hyunho Yang, Journal of Internet Computing and Services, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 53-60, Apr. 2013
10.7472/jksii.2013.14.2.53, Full Text:
Keywords: WSN(Wireless Sensor Node), Energy Harvesting, Simulator, Java Thread

Abstract

Harvesting energy from the environment is essential for many applications to slow down the deterioration of energy in sensor networks. Energy from the environment is an inexhaustible supply which, if properly managed and harvested from the sources, can allow the system to last for a longer period. Many simulators simulate whole sensor networks where the nodes rely on energy harvesting for their source of power. It is important to be able to assume and simulate a node that can harvest energy from different sources of ambient energy. It is also essential to be able to keep track of the energy levels of the node and adjust node activities based on its energy status. This study aims to develop a prototype for a single node simulator that will show the effects of harvesting from different sources of energy. The results of this study can later be extended for more complicated simulations.

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