A hierarchical model for reliability analysis of sensor networks

TitleA hierarchical model for reliability analysis of sensor networks
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsDS Kim, R Ghosh, and KS Trivedi
JournalProceedings - 16th IEEE Pacific Rim International Symposium on Dependable Computing, PRDC 2010
Start Page247
Pagination247 - 248
Date Published12/2010
Abstract

Prior to field deployment, mission critical sensor networks should be analyzed for high reliability assurance. Past research only focused on reliability models for sensor node or network in isolation. This paper presents a comprehensive approach for reliability analysis of a cluster-based sensor network. We use a three-level hierarchical model for sensor networks using fault trees and use Markov chains at the bottom level to model the reliability of individual sensor nodes. We summarize the developed models, showcase the initial numerical results and outline the future avenues of research in the following sections. © 2010 IEEE.

DOI10.1109/PRDC.2010.25
Short TitleProceedings - 16th IEEE Pacific Rim International Symposium on Dependable Computing, PRDC 2010