MATLAB AND XBEE ZIGBEE MODULES UTILIZATION ALSO FOR RSSI LOCALIZATION APPLICATION

Localization is an important attribute for wireless sensor networks. Received signal strength indicator (RSSI) can be used to estimate distance between transceivers. Using these estimated distances, location of nodes within a network can be determined using various localization algorithms, such as trilateration. For implementation and testing of localization techniques, utilizing a sensor network development platform reduces time and difficulty during the process. Here we present a platform based on XBee ZigBee wireless modules, Arduino, and MATLAB for algorithm testing and debugging. For validation of this platform, a trilateration localization method is implemented.

Title Page———i

Certification——–ii

Dedication———iii

Acknowledgement——-iv

Abstract ———vi

Table of Content——–vii

 

Chapter One

1.0 Introduction ——-1

1.1 Statement of Problem——4

1.2 Purpose of the Study——5

1.3 Significance of Study——8

1.4 Limitation——–9

1.5 Scope of Study——-11

 

Chapter Two

2.0 Review of Related Literature —-12

2.6 Summary of Literature Review—- 19

 

Chapter Three

3.0 Research Methodology and Procedure—22

3.1 Population ——–22

3.2 Sample and Sampling Technique—-22

3.3 Validation of the Instrument —-23

3.4 Reliability of the Instrument —–23

3.5 Data Analysis——-23

 

Chapter Four

4.0 Presentation and Discussion of Result—24

4.1 Analysis and interpretation of Data—25

4.2 Discussion of Results——38

 

Chapter Five

5.0. Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation  –40

5.1 Summary——–40

5.2 Conclusion——–41

5.3 Recommendation——42

References ———45

Appendix 1——–47

Appendix ———50