Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks: Applications, Protocols, and Standards

Foreword

In today's highly competitive industrial sector, companies are facing increasing demands to improve process efficiencies, comply with environmental regulations, and achieve financial business objectives. Given the aging of many industrial systems and the dynamic market for industrial manufacturing, intelligent and cost-effective automation systems are needed to enhance the productivity and efficiency of such systems. The collaborative nature of Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks (IWSNs) offers several advantages over traditional wired industrial monitoring and control systems, including self-organization, rapid deployment, flexibility, and an inherent intelligent processing capability. In this context, IWSN plays a crucial role in creating a highly reliable and self-healing industrial system that responds quickly to real-time events with appropriate actions. This book presents detailed research findings.