Service-Oriented Design Methodology for Wireless Sensor Networks: A View through Case Studies

— In this paper we discuss the design methodology based on the service-oriented architecture and agile development principles for wireless embedded and sensor networks (WSNs). This methodology suits particularly well for streamlining and partially automating the design and implementation of complex WSNs. We report results from selected case-studies to test applicability of service-oriented architectures for embedded software. We evaluate the proposed design methodology by studying cases that include the development of three different services for wireless sensor networks that can work together as a part of a complete solution. We specifically comment on the trade-offs that a developer might face while designing and implementing systems. We follow the “best-practices” of the software design methodology and adapt them to the development of both the sensor network services and the sensor networks themselves. The design and implementation cycle includes three stages: the overall sol...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: SUTC
• Authors: Elena Meshkova, Janne Riihijärvi, Frank Oldewurtel, Christine Jardak, Petri Mähönen
• Keywords: Design Methodology, Sensor Networks, Service-Oriented Architectures, SUTC 2008