Software defined networking for wireless sensor networks: a survey
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Hassan, M., Vien, Q. and Aiash, M. 2017. Software defined networking for wireless sensor networks: a survey. Advances in Wireless Communications and Networks. 3 (2), pp. 10-22. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.awcn.20170302.11
Type | Article |
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Title | Software defined networking for wireless sensor networks: a survey |
Authors | Hassan, M., Vien, Q. and Aiash, M. |
Abstract | One main feature of Software Defined Networking (SDN) is the basic principle of decoupling a device’s control plane from its data plane. This simplifies network management and gives network administrators a remarkable control over the network elements. As the control plane for each device within the network is now implemented on a separate controller, this reliefs individual devices from the overhead caused by complex routing. Specifically, this feature has been shown to be extremely beneficial in the case of resource-constrained Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). By keeping the control logic away from the low-powered nodes, the WSNs can resolve their major issues of resource underutilisation and counter-productivity. This paper highlights the importance of adopting the SDN in the WSNs as a relatively new networking paradigm. This is introduced through a comprehensive survey on relevant networking paradigms and protocols supported by a critical evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of these mechanisms. Furthermore, open research issues and challenges are pointed out shedding a light on future innovations in this field. |
Publisher | Science Publishing Group |
Journal | Advances in Wireless Communications and Networks |
Publication dates | |
28 May 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 01 Jun 2017 |
Accepted | 11 May 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | License |
Web address (URL) | http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=317&doi=10.11648/j.awcn.20170302.11 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.11648/j.awcn.20170302.11 |
Language | English |
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