Part Ⅰ Fundamentals

1 Wireless Sensor Network

1.1 Wireless Sensor Networks Fundamentals

1.1.1 Main Features of WSNs

1.1.2 Issues Related to Energy Management

1.2 Applications

1.3 IEEE 802.15.4 Technology

1.3.1 IEEE 802.15.4 Physical Layer

1.3.2 IEEE 802.15.4 Network Topologies and Operational Modes

1.3.3 IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Layer

1.3.4 Data Transfer Protocol and MAC Frames

1.3.5 The IEEE 802.15.4 Topology Formation Procedure

1.4 Zigbee Upper Layers

1.4.1 Zigbee Topologies