posted on 2023-05-17, 16:36authored byD'Este, C, de Souza, P, Sharman, C, Allen, S
When designing sensor networks, we need to ensure they produce representative and relevant data, but this must be offset by the financial cost of placing sensors. We describe a novel automated method for generating and combining cost and benefit values to decide on the best sensor locations using information about the specific constraints available in most coastal locations. Costs in maintenance, negotiation, equipment, exposure and communication are estimated using hydrodynamic models and Electronic Navigation Charts. Benefits in maximum coverage and reducing overall error are also determined using model output. This method demonstrates equivalent accuracy at predicting the whole system to expert-chosen locations, whilst significantly reducing the estimated costs.
History
Publication title
Sensors
Volume
12
Pagination
2874-2898
ISSN
1424-8220
Department/School
School of Information and Communication Technology
Publisher
Molecular Diversity Preservation International
Place of publication
Matthaeusstrasse 11, Basel, Switzerland, Ch-4057
Rights statement
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Repository Status
Open
Socio-economic Objectives
Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems