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<p>The applications of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have risen in recent years  both in the civilian and military sectors. While a number of WSN-based systems have  been proposed and developed, vast majority of them focus on capability demonstration  rather than the issues of deployment. As a result, even though the systems can serve  useful purposes, they are very hard to deploy. The objective of this thesis is to  focus on the deployment issues of WSNs. In addition, this thesis assesses the optimal  configurations and environment that enables the sensor networks to thrive in a C4ISR  environment.  This thesis presents a technology review of the ZigBee and the IEEE 802.15.4  standards which form the core technology in WSNs. The thesis also discusses the IEEE  802.15.4 Physical and Media Access Control Layers that comprise the bottom two layers  of WSNs.  This thesis also provides a brief introduction to the hardware and software that  deal with WSN technology.  Lastly, this thesis evaluates the military applications of WSNs. It is hoped  that the military can employ wireless sensors to increase situational awareness, attain  information superiority, and improve decision-making.
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<br>Subjects: Information technology; Management; Wireless sensor networks; Computer programs; Demonstrations</div>
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Ngo, Damian N.</div>
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