The Interoperability of Wireless Sensor Networks
Daniela Ballari, Miguel Ángel Manso Callejo, Mónica Wachowicz · Hispana · 2008
The interoperability of heterogeneous sensor networks is needed for the achievement of a world integrated sensing system. The aim of this paper is to describe the results of an exploratory study which has been carried out to determine the role of metadata in an interoperability model for Wireless Sensor Networks. This model includes a description of the observations, processes, functionalities, status and configuration of a network to help improving the knowledge of a network itself, as well as to ensure the integration with other sensor networks. The results demonstrate the use of metadata to support different interoperability levels of Wireless Sensor Networks as a first step towards defining an interoperability model of Wireless Sensor Networks