TY - BOOK AU - Ilyas, Mohammad TI - Sensor networks for sustainable development SN - 9781466582064 PY - 2014/// CY - Boca Raton PB - CRC Press, KW - Energy KW - Environment KW - Healthcare KW - Transportation N1 - Index 535-546p N2 - Recent advances in technology and manufacturing have made it possible to create small, powerful, energy-efficient, cost-effective sensor nodes for specialized telecommunication applications―nodes "smart" enough to be capable of adaptation, self-awareness, and self-organization. Sensor Networks for Sustainable Development examinessensor network technologies that increase the quality of human life and encourage societal progress with minimal effect on the earth’s natural resources and environment. Organized as a collection of articles authored by leading experts in the field, this valuable reference captures the current state of the art and explores applications where sensor networks are used for sustainable development in ER -