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ABSTRACT

In this paper, we describe our experiences in the design, implementation and deployment of a wireless sensor network in a petroleum facility. A heterogeneous architecture is devised using Commercial Off-the-Shelf equipment and hardware interface is designed to setup the proposed prototype in a petroleum facility. Various performance parameters such as latency and data rate are investigated. The results show that sensor networks for an industrial environment have firm requirements of latency, throughput and channel access. In addition, an analysis of environmental noise present in the plant is also presented.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.3 SPECIAL-PURPOSE AND APPLICATION-BASED SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Process control systems

  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Performance

Keywords:
embedded systems, heterogeneous networks, wireless sensor networks