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Perspectives on next‐generation technology for environmental sensor networks

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Sensor networks promise to transform and expand environmental science. However, many technological difficulties must be overcome to achieve this potential. Partnerships of ecologists with computer scientists and engineers are critical in meeting these challenges. Technological issues include promoting innovation in new sensor design, incorporating power optimization schemes, integrating appropriate communication protocols, streamlining data management and access, using innovative graphic and statistical analyses, and enabling both scientists and the public to access the results. Multidisciplinary partnerships are making major contributions to technological advances, and we showcase examples of this exciting new technology, as well as new approaches for training researchers to make effective use of emerging tools.

Source: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

DOI: 10.1890/080130

Authors: Barbara J Benson, Barbara J Bond, Michael P Hamilton, Russell K Monson, Richard Han

Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Oregon State University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Colorado Boulder

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Monitoring and Data Management

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute for Materials Science