Localization algorithms of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks: a survey

Guangjie Han; Jinfang Jiang; Lei Shu; Yongjun Xu; Feng Wang

doi:10.3390/s120202026

Localization algorithms of Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks: a survey

Sensors (Basel). 2012;12(2):2026-61. doi: 10.3390/s120202026. Epub 2012 Feb 13.

Authors

Guangjie Han¹, Jinfang Jiang, Lei Shu, Yongjun Xu, Feng Wang

Affiliation

¹ Department of Information and Communication Systems, Hohai University, 200 North Jinling Road, Changzhou 213022, China. hanguangjie@gmail.com

Abstract

In Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs), localization is one of most important technologies since it plays a critical role in many applications. Motivated by widespread adoption of localization, in this paper, we present a comprehensive survey of localization algorithms. First, we classify localization algorithms into three categories based on sensor nodes' mobility: stationary localization algorithms, mobile localization algorithms and hybrid localization algorithms. Moreover, we compare the localization algorithms in detail and analyze future research directions of localization algorithms in UWSNs.

Keywords: centralized; distributed; hybrid; localization algorithms; underwater wireless sensor networks.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms*
Computer Communication Networks / instrumentation*
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Geographic Information Systems / instrumentation*
Remote Sensing Technology / instrumentation*
Transducers*
Water*

Substances

Water