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Spectroscopic and wireless sensor of hematocrit level
PublicationAn optical method for hematocrit measurement has been presented. the sensor, designed and developed by authors, consists of spectroscopic set-up controlled by a microcontroller. measurement results are sent via wireless module. experiment has confirmed the ability of the sensor to determine the hematocrit with appropriate measurementaccuracy.
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Spectroscopic wireless sensor of hematocrit level
PublicationAn optical method for hematocrit measurement is presented. The sensor, designed and developed by authors, consists of a spectroscopic set-up and a microcontroller. The work of the sensor is based on measurement of intensity of two selected spectral bands. Tests confirmed the ability of the sensor to determine the hematocrit level with appropriate measurement accuracy. Measurement results can be transmitted via wireless module to...
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Spectroscopic and Wireless Sensor of Hematocrit Level
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Distributed wireless sensor for measuring humidity and temperature
PublicationHumidity and temperature monitoring is often required in industrial halls and laboratories and can be crucial, because many properties of electrical devices deteriorates under influence of these parameters. There are several useful commercial methods for measuring humidity and temperature, such as commercial hygrometers and humidity recorders. However, they do not allow data acquisition simultaneously from multiple sensors. This...
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A METHOD OF TRUST MANAGEMENT IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
PublicationThe research problem considered in this paper is how to protect wireless sensor networks (WSN) against cyber-threats by applying trust management and how to strengthen network resilience to attacks targeting the trust management mechanism itself. A new method, called WSN Cooperative Trust Management Method (WCT2M), of distributed trust management in multi-layer wireless sensor networks is proposed and its performance is evaluated....
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Trust Management Method for Wireless Sensor Networks
PublicationA Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a network of spatially distributed autonomous sensors to monitor physical or environmental conditions, such as temperature, sound, pressure, etc. and to cooperatively pass their data to the main location. The first wireless network that bore any real resemblance to a modern WSN is the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS), developed by the United States Military in the 1950s to detect and track Soviet...
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Localization in wireless sensor networks based on zigbee platform
PublicationW artykule porównano dwie różne metody lokalizacji w sieciach sensorów bezprzewodowych. Jedną z metod jest implementacja sprzętowa algorytmu w układzie nadawczo odbiorczym CC2431. Drugą metodą jest implementacja programowa. Wyniki testów przeprowadzonych na otwartym terenie oraz w pomieszczeniach zamkniętych zostały przedstawione i porównane w pracy.
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Pattern matching localization in ZigBee wireless sensor networks.
PublicationLokalizacja typu Pattern matching w sieciach sensorów bezprzewodowych ZigBee.Prezentacja metod implementacji algorytmów lokalizacji. Praktyczne zastosowanie i testowanie lokalizacji sieci ZigBee.
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Distributed Trust Management Model for Wireless Sensor Networks
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Localization in wireless sensor networks using switched parasitic antennas
PublicationA switched parasitic monopole antenna for 2.4 GHz ISM applications is design and investigated in this paper. One of the most promising applications for such switched-beam antennas is localization in wireless sensor networks (WSN). It is demonstrated that the use of this antenna improves accuracy of localization algorithms and allows for reduction of the number of reference nodes in localization system.
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Modular wireless sensor network platform for RF transceiver evaluation
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia modułową technikę projektowania sieci sensorów bezprzewodowych. Uniwersalne połączenia występujące pomiędzy modułami pozwalają na zaprojektowanie nowej wersji sieci w przeciągu kilku dni zamiast tygodni. Na bazie wymienionej metodologii skonstruowane została platforma pozwalająca testować różnego rodzaju układy nadawczo odbiorcze pracujące na częstotliwościach RF.
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Transmission Protocol Simulation Framework For The Resource-Constrained Wireless Sensor Network
PublicationIn this paper a prototype framework for simulation of wireless sensor network and its protocols are presented. The framework simulates operation of a sensor network with data transmission, which enables simultaneous development of the sensor network software, its hardware and the protocols for wireless data transmission. An advantage of using the framework is converging simulation with the real software. Instead of creating...
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Enhancing Performance of Switched Parasitic Antenna for Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
PublicationThis paper presents an Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antenna with enhanced performance of estimating the incoming signal direction. Designed antenna is dedicated for 2.4 GHz ISM applications with emphasis on Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). The limitations of the existing design approach are illustrated, as well as perspectives and challenges of the proposed solution in relation to the localization in...
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Remote Monitoring System for Impedance Spectroscopy using Wireless Sensor Network
PublicationThe architecture of a miniaturized impedanceanalyser with wireless communication module for remoteImpedance Spectroscopy (IS) of anticorrosion coatings ondifficult-to-reach objects (e.g. on the steel construction ofthe bridge) is described in this paper. Some practical aspectsof implementation of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) arealso discussed. A low scale, middle range, WSN networkcomposed of a Base Station (BS) with a Personal...
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Assessing the time effectiveness of trust management in fully synchronised wireless sensor networks
PublicationThe paper presents the results of the time effectiveness assessment of the distributed WSN Cooperative Trust Management Method - WCT2M in a fully synchronized Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). First we introduce some basic types of synchronization patterns in WSN based on the idea of sleep scheduling. Then we explain how WCT2M works in the network applying the fully synchronized sleep scheduling pattern. Such networks were subjected...
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Resilience through multicast – An optimization model for multi-hop wireless sensor networks
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Using trust management model for detection of faulty nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks
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Dynamic Re-Clustering Leach-Based (Dr-Leach) Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks
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Throughput vs. Resilience in Multi-hop Wireless Sensor Networks with Periodic Packet Traffic
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Relay-aided Wireless Sensor Network Discovery Algorithm for Dense Industrial IoT utilizing ESPAR Antennas
PublicationIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applicationsrequire reliable and efficient wireless communication. Assumingdense Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) operating in a harshenvironment, a concept of a Time Division Multiple Access(TDMA) based WSN enriched with Electronically SteerableParasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antennas is proposed andexamined in this work. The utilized...
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Design, Realization and Measurements of Enhanced Performance 2.4 GHz ESPAR Antenna for Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
PublicationThis paper presents the design, realization and measurements of an Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antenna with enhanced performance of estimating the incoming signal direction. Designed antenna is dedicated for 2.4 GHz ISM applications with emphasis on Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). Proposed antenna provides different radiation patterns by proper configuration of the parasitic elements. Thus, several...
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Multicast Traffic Throughput Maximization through Dynamic Modulation and Coding Scheme Assignment in Wireless Sensor Networks
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PSoC embedded systems and its potential applications in wireless sensors network
PublicationW artykule zostanie przedstawiona koncepcja bezprzewodowej sieci sensorowej z wykorzystaniem mikrokontrolerów PSoC firmy Cypress. Mikrokontrolery PSoC (ang. Programmable System on a Chip) to 8-bitowe uniwersalne układy programowalne znajdujące zastosowanie między innymi w przemyśle, elektronice medycznej, telekomunikacji i samochodowych systemach sterowania. Mikrokontrolery PSoC pozwalają użytkownikom wybierać rodzaj i liczbę peryferiów...
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Multicast Traffic Throughput Maximization through Joint Dynamic Modulation and Coding Schemes Assignment, and Transmission Power Control in Wireless Sensor Networks
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The role and importance of WIMAX mobile system as a high-performance data transfer technology in wireless sensor networks for wide area monitoring applications
PublicationThe study discuses basic features and functional design of WiMAX Mobile system, based on the IEEE 802.16e (Release 1.5 Rev. 2.0) standard. The analysis has been made in terms of ability to use this system to transmit video stream related to monitoringof large agglomeration areas. What is more, the study includes comparison of technical parameters of WiMAX Mobile system with competitive systems such as: HSPA+ and UMTS-LTE, which...
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IET Wireless Sensor Systems
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Wireless multimodal localization sensor for industrial applications
PublicationThis paper presents the concept and design of a wireless multimodal localization sensor for hybrid localization systems combining vision-based, radio-based and inertial techniques in order to alleviate problems in harsh and complex industrial environments. It supports two radio technologies, 868 MHz UHF RFID and 2.4 GHz WSN, for positioning purposes and communications. The sensor includes LED light transmitters for vision-based...
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Near Field Coupled Wireless Microwave Sensor
PublicationThis paper presents a wireless planar microwave sensor operating at industrial scientific and medical (ISM) frequency for the detection of dielectric materials. The microwave sensor consists of a reader (ground defected microstrip coupled line) and a passive tag where a complementary split-ring resonator (CSRR) is made on the commercially available copper-foil. The CSRR is a peel-off type tag that is excited using the near field...
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Er3+ Wireless Temperature Sensor for Hyperthermia Treatment
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Ad Hoc & Sensor Wireless Networks
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Wireless data transmission for fiber optical sensor system
PublicationW artykule opisano możliwość wykorzystania bezprzewodowego systemu transmisji danych do transmisji sygnałów z czujników światłowodowych.
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Evaluation of physiological and physical activity by means of a wireless multi-sensor
Publicationmonitorowanie osób starszych, upośledzonych ruchowo i/lub rekonwalescentów w warunkach domowych jest dynamicznie rozwijającą się dyscypliną nauki i techniki. szczególnego znaczenia nabierają systemy przeznaczone dla osób starszych żyjących samotnie. w pracy przedstawiono zintegrowany system umożliwiający monitorowanie wybranych parametrów fizjologicznych (ekg, ikg, resp) oraz aktywności fizycznej za pomocą akcelerometru. działanie...
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Workshop on Localized Algorithms and Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks
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Workshop on Applications of Graph Theory in Wireless Ad hoc Networks and Sensor Networks
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Sławomir Jerzy Ambroziak dr hab. inż.
PeopleSławomir J. Ambroziak was born in Poland, in 1982. He received the M.Sc., Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees in radio communication from Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech), Poland, in 2008, 2013, and 2020 respectively. Since 2008 he is with the Department of Radiocommunication Systems and Networks of the Gdańsk Tech: 2008-2013 as Research Assistant, 2013-2020 as Assistant Professor, and since 2020 as Associate Professor. He is...
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Jerzy Konorski dr hab. inż.
PeopleJerzy Konorski received his M. Sc. degree in telecommunications from Gdansk University of Technology, Poland, and his Ph. D. degree in computer science from the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. In 2007, he defended his D. Sc. thesis at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdansk University of Technology. He has authored over 150 papers, led scientific projects funded by the European Union,...
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Piotr Rajchowski dr inż.
PeoplePiotr Rajchowski (Member, IEEE) was born in Poland, in 1989. He received the E.Eng., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in radio communication from the Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdańsk Tech), Poland, in 2012, 2013, and 2017, respectively. Since 2013, he has been working at the Department of Radiocommunication Systems and Networks, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdańsk University of Technology, as a IT...
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Jacek Stefański prof. dr hab. inż.
PeopleJJacek Stefański received M.Sc., Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees in telecommunications engineering from Gdansk University of Technology (GUT), Poland, in 1993, 2000 and 2012, respectively. Awarded title of Professor by the President of Poland in 2020. Currently, he works as a professor at the Department of Radio Communication Systems and Networks (DRCSN) in GUT. From 2005 to 2009, he worked as an assistant professor in the National Institute...
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Transmission protocol simulation framework for the resource-constrained sensor network
PublicationIn this paper the simulation framework for simulation of the sensor network protocol is presented. The framework enables the simultaneous development of the sensor network software and the protocol for the wireless data transmission. The advantage of using the framework is the convergence of the simulation with the real software, because the same software is used in real sensor network nodes and in the simulation framework. The...
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Krzysztof Nyka dr hab. inż.
PeopleKrzysztof Nyka, received MSc (1986) PhD (2002) and DSc (2020) degrees in telecommunication and electrical engineering from the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics (ETI) of Gdańsk University of Technology (GUT), Poland. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Microwaves and Antenna Engineering, Faculty of ETI, GUT. Before his academic career, he worked for the electronic industry (1984-1986). Research...
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The Latest Advances in Wireless Communication in Aviation, Wind Turbines and Bridges
PublicationPresent-day technologies used in SHM (Structural Health Monitoring) systems in many implementations are based on wireless sensor networks (WSN). In the context of the continuous development of these systems, the costs of the elements that form the monitoring system are decreasing. In this situation, the challenge is to select the optimal number of sensors and the network architecture, depending on the wireless system’s other parameters...
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Near-Field Wireless Sensing of Plastics and Papers Using Frugal Peel-Off Passive Tag
PublicationThis article presents a novel frugal approach of testing plastics and papers using a near-field microwave sensing technique with a peel-off tag. The proposed sensing technique involves two electrical entities: the sensor, which may be regarded as a reader, and a disposable tag. The reader is a modified design of a gap-coupled microstrip line (GCML) sensor, while the passive tag is a standard double-ring complementary split-ring...
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Marek Wójcikowski dr hab. inż.
PeopleMarek Wójcikowski graduated in 1993 from the Department of Electronics at Gdansk University of Technology (GUT). In 2002 he obtained a doctoral degree in the field of electronics and in 2016 he obtained a habilitation at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at GUT. From the beginning of his career he is associated with GUT: first as an assistant (years 1994-2002) and then as assistant professor (since...
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Asynchronous time difference of arrival (ATDOA) method
PublicationA new method for a location service in the asynchronous wireless sensor networks is outlined. This method, which is called asynchronous time difference of arrival (ATDOA), enables calculation of the position of a mobile node without knowledge of relative time differences (RTDs) between measuring sensors. The ATDOA method is based on the measurement of time difference of arrival between the node and the same sensor at the discrete...
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Sieć sensorowa do rejestracji drgań górnej sieci trakcyjnej w celach diagnostyki eksploatacyjnej
PublicationWraz ze wzrostem prędkości kolejowych pojazdów elektrycznych zwiększają się wymagania utrzymania sieci trakcyjnej w odpowiednim stanie technicznym. Ciągły monitoring i diagnostyka pozwalają wykrywać pogarszającą się jakość odbioru prądu z sieci jezdnej. Jedną z metod jest umieszczenie czujników przyspieszenia na przewodzie jezdnym. Analiza przebiegu przyspieszenia pozwala określić jakość współpracy sieci jezdnej z pantografem....
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Novel proposal for V2X systems and WBAN cooperation to improve road safety
PublicationIn this paper, a novel proposal of the automotive Vehicle-to-Everything system solution is presented. In this proposal, there are included the Machine to Machine type communication system and the sensor system based on a short-range the Wireless Body Area Network communication. The aim of this paper is the analysis of the model for communication, especially its architecture and signals structure for the proposed solution. The use...
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Zarządzanie zaufaniem w bezprzewodowych sieciach czujników - studium przypadku
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono studium przypadku dotyczące zastosowania bezprzewodowej sieci czujników do wspomagania pacjenta z nadwagą w jego środowisku domowym. Przyjęto, że sieć wykorzystuje metodę rozproszonego zarządzania zaufaniem i pokazano, że metoda ta umożliwia wykrycie i izolację czujników realizujących działania sprzeczne z polityką sieci. Ilościowe oszacowanie czasu niezbędnego do wykrycia takich...
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Reconfigurable Antennas for Trustable Things
PublicationIn modern applications, the Internet of Things plays a significant role in increasing the productivity, effectiveness or safety and security of people and assets. Additionally, the reliability of Internet of Things components is crucial from the application point of view, where a resilient and low-latency network is needed. This can be achieved by utilizing reconfigurable antennas to enhance the capabilities of the wireless sensor...
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Multichannel Human Body Communication
PublicationHuman Body Communication is an attractive alternative for traditional wireless communication (Bluetooth, ZigBee) in case of Body Sensor Networks. Low power, high data rates and data security makes it ideal solution for medical applications. In this paper, signal attenuation for different frequencies, using FR4 electrodes, has been investigated. Performance of single and multichannel transmission with frequency modulation of analog...
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Guaranteeing Threshold Attendance of W/WSAN nodes in a reverted security paradigm
PublicationWe consider a Wireline/Wireless Sensor and Actor Network composed of sensor/actor nodes and a data sink/command center (DSCC). Each node controls a generic device that can be in- or out-of-service, corresponding to the ENABLED or DISABLED node state. The node senses the device's intention to change state, and notifies and/or requests the DSCC for authorization to act upon the device. Motivated by requirements for critical infrastructures...