Relocatable, Automated Cost-Benefit Analysis for Marine Sensor Network Design.pdf (1.89 MB)
Relocatable, automated cost-benefit analysis for marine sensor network design
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posted on 2023-05-17, 16:36 authored by D'Este, C, de Souza, P, Sharman, C, Allen, SWhen designing sensor networks, we need to ensure they produce representative and relevant data, but this must be offset by the financial cost of placing sensors. We describe a novel automated method for generating and combining cost and benefit values to decide on the best sensor locations using information about the specific constraints available in most coastal locations. Costs in maintenance, negotiation, equipment, exposure and communication are estimated using hydrodynamic models and Electronic Navigation Charts. Benefits in maximum coverage and reducing overall error are also determined using model output. This method demonstrates equivalent accuracy at predicting the whole system to expert-chosen locations, whilst significantly reducing the estimated costs.
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Publication title
SensorsVolume
12Pagination
2874-2898ISSN
1424-8220Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
Molecular Diversity Preservation InternationalPlace of publication
Matthaeusstrasse 11, Basel, Switzerland, Ch-4057Rights statement
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Repository Status
- Open