Affiliations: Computer Engineering Department, King Fahd University
of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia | Jodrey School of Computer Science, Acadia University,
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada | School of Information Technology and Engineering,
University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
Note: [] Corresponding author: Tarek R. Sheltami, Computer Engineering
Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia. Tel.: +966 3 860 4687; Fax: +966 3 860 3059; E-mail: tarek@kfupm.edu.sa
Abstract: Sensor network can be used in a numerous number of applications.
However, implementing wireless sensor networks present new challenges compared
with theoretical networks. In addition, implementing a sensor network might
provide results different from that derived theoretically. Some routing
protocols when implemented might fail to perform. In this paper, we implement
three routing protocols, namely: Dynamic MANET on-demand, Collection Tree and
Dissemination protocols. To compare the performance of these protocols, they
are implemented using a Telosb sensor network. Several performance metrics are
carried out to demonstrate the pros and cons of these protocols. A telemedicine
application is tested in top of the implemented Telosb sensor network at King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Clinic in Saudi Arabia, utilizing
Alive ECG sensors.
