A simulation framework for evaluating complete reprogramming solutions in wireless sensor networks

We propose a simulation framework developed in Simulink for analyzing the performance of code dissemination in wireless sensor networks. The complete solution relies on a three-layer network stack where the LMAC, FixTree and RMD protocols operate in conjunction. For performance evaluation, we use in our simulations the radio link quality model derived from previous field trials. In this way, we can study the impact of real network conditions (e.g. fluctuating link quality, changing neighborhood) on the higher layer protocols and thus verify our design choices in non-idealized circumstances.