Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIHancke, GPIsaac, Sherrin J2012-12-042012-12-042012-10Abu-Mahfouz, A.M.I., Hancke, G.P and Isaac, S.J. 2012. Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2. Software Engineering, Vol. 2(4), pp 91-1002162-934X2162-8408http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.se.20120204.01.htmlhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/6390Copyright: This is an Open Access journal. This journal authorizes the publication of the information herewith contained. Published in Bioinfo publications. Abu-Mahfouz, A.M, Hancke, G.P and Isaac, S.J. 2012. Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2. Software Engineering, Vol. 2(4), pp 91-100The practical difficulties of setting up a wireless sensor network (WSN) and analysing its performance have made simulation essential for the study of WSNs. The ns-2 network simulator is one of the most widely used tools by researchers to investigate the characteristics of WSNs. ns-2 has the basic properties and capabilities to support simulations of different localisation techniques. There are only a limited number of generic and reusable modules for ns-2 that can be significantly customised to support specific research areas. Therefore, building a complete localisation system requires in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of ns-2 and selecting between a large number of implementation options. This paper presents an extension of ns-2 that will enable a user with a basic knowledge of ns-2 to simulate a localisation system within a wireless network and explains how to implement new localisation algorithms using the extended ns-2. The technical content of this paper would be beneficial to new ns-2 users regarding how a simulation project is built and structured.enWireless sensor networksWSNSimulatorsLocalisationSensor's positionArticleAbu-Mahfouz, A. M., Hancke, G., & Isaac, S. J. (2012). Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6390Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI, GP Hancke, and Sherrin J Isaac "Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2." (2012) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6390Abu-Mahfouz AM, Hancke G, Isaac SJ. Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2. 2012; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6390.TY - Article AU - Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MI AU - Hancke, GP AU - Isaac, Sherrin J AB - The practical difficulties of setting up a wireless sensor network (WSN) and analysing its performance have made simulation essential for the study of WSNs. The ns-2 network simulator is one of the most widely used tools by researchers to investigate the characteristics of WSNs. ns-2 has the basic properties and capabilities to support simulations of different localisation techniques. There are only a limited number of generic and reusable modules for ns-2 that can be significantly customised to support specific research areas. Therefore, building a complete localisation system requires in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of ns-2 and selecting between a large number of implementation options. This paper presents an extension of ns-2 that will enable a user with a basic knowledge of ns-2 to simulate a localisation system within a wireless network and explains how to implement new localisation algorithms using the extended ns-2. The technical content of this paper would be beneficial to new ns-2 users regarding how a simulation project is built and structured. DA - 2012-10 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Wireless sensor networks KW - WSN KW - Simulators KW - Localisation KW - Sensor's position LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2012 SM - 2162-934X SM - 2162-8408 T1 - Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2 TI - Positioning system in wireless sensor networks using NS-2 UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6390 ER -