The target testbed sensor networks are described in the next section. We will use and extend the Netscript system for active networks and include special libraries suitable for sensor network applications and operations. Novel active protocols. We will develop protocols for adjustable QoS reservation and for new multicasting algorithms that can efficiently disseminate collected sensor data. We plan to integrate the design of the system and its management by using Netscript.
Management is a core component of any in-field sensor network.
The proposed research will benefit from significant prior work by the PIs. Dr. Danilo Florissi has worked on new protocol architectures for high-speed networks to provide guaranteed QoS. Prof. Yemini and his students have pursued preliminary studies of the Netscript language in recent years, as part of the project to develop decentralized network management technologies. Amir has been working with distributed systems, network protocols, and replicated systems for more than 10 years. Awerbuch's research is focused on theory online and distributed decisions making and application of this theory to networks, and distributed systems. Three of the ones he has participated in are described in the next section.