Short-Range Networking Finds its Mesh

A star-mesh hybrid seeks to take advantage of the low power and simplicity of the star topology, as well as the extended range and self-healing nature of a mesh topology. A star-mesh hybrid organizes sensor nodes in a star topology around routers or repeaters that, in turn, organize themselves in a...

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Published in:ECN 2005-02, Vol.49 (2), p.59
Main Author: Rhee, Sokwoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automatic meter reading
Automation
Building automation
Communications systems
Data collection
Data communications
Fault tolerance
Medical equipment
Network topologies
Sensors
Systems design
Wireless networks
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Summary:A star-mesh hybrid seeks to take advantage of the low power and simplicity of the star topology, as well as the extended range and self-healing nature of a mesh topology. A star-mesh hybrid organizes sensor nodes in a star topology around routers or repeaters that, in turn, organize themselves in a mesh network. The routers serve both to extend the range of the network and to provide fault tolerance.
ISSN:1523-3081