A Generic Architecture for Sensor Data Integration with the Grid

Abstract

Abstract. This paper describes the design and implementation of a model of how to integrate sensors and devices into a Grid infrastructure. We describe its proxy-based approach, the port-type requirements and the set of tools implemented to facilitate configuration of experimental scenarios. Two real world devices, a wearable medical jacket and an Antarctic lake probe, deployed out in the field using this architecture are described, along with their relevance in scientific research.

A flexible layered control policy for resource allocation in a sensor grid

“…Humble et al [8] described the design and implementation of a model of how to integrate sensors and devices into a grid infrastructure. They describe its proxy-based approach, the porttype requirements, and the set of tools implemented to facilitate configuration of experimental scenarios.…”

GridStix: Supporting Flood Prediction using Embedded Hardware and Next Generation Grid Middleware

“…As previously discussed, this limits the flexibility and adaptability of the resulting system. The Equator project [18] has also looked at ways of integrating sensor data with the grid, however, like Floodnet, their proxy based approaches to integrating sensors with the grid, effectively treat sensor nodes as dumb entities, which is increasingly at odds with the growing power and versatility of sensor nodes, such as those used in our work and in Floodnet [2]. In each of the above cases, and compared to the general body of work on integrating sensor data into the Grid, the primary difference with our approach is the elevation of the sensor nodes themselves to become integrated parts of the Grid.…”

A Survey on Wireless Grids and Clouds

“…GridStix [18], Equator [20] and Floodnet [22] are three systems that use technologies of sensors, wireless networks and grids to monitor flood and provide early warning. In these systems, a variety of sensors equipped with wireless networking technology form a lightweight grid which is capable of collecting and transmitting data about flood disaster [18].…”