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2013.
Impact of the routing techniques on the wireless sensor networks performance
The paper analyzes the performance of the wireless sensor network (WSN) from the standpoint of routing algorithm related tos battery-discharge process. Using an experimental WSN implemented with Arduino Uno and XBee modules, measurements are made, of the packet delay and battery-discharge rate. Measurement results are compared with the simulation results obtained in the OMNeT++ simulation environment. The paper provides a short overview of difficulties and challenges commonly encountered in WSN design. The measurement results show that Arduino in its native form is not suitable for the WSN processing unit because its high current value during the sleep mode.