Development and Implementation of S-MAC based RPL Protocol to Increase Energy Efficiency for the TelosB
Russell Skaggs-Schellenberg, Daniel Wright, Nan Wang · 2020
It is vital to consider the energy usage of motes when designing a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). Protocols can be altered to their application to enhance a system's performance. This project modifies the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL) protocol using a S-MAC algorithm to increase its energy efficiency. The project began with the application and the focus of the WSN. The proposed protocol was developed within the Cooja simulator, then implemented on TelosB motes using the Contiki-NG operating system. Lastly, the WSN was tested with the proposed system and compared against its original counterpart. In conclusion it was found that the proposed method provides a significant increase in energy efficiency, extending the life of a WSN.