A power scheme of a wireless sensor network node for debris flow monitoring with move-triggered wake-up

摘要

In countries threatened by debris flow disasters, using wireless sensor networks (WSN) for debris flow monitoring and warning has become an important research topic. To detect the initial movement and subsequent moving status of monitored debris or rocks, a two-phase power scheme for a self-developed wireless inertial sensor has been proposed, implemented, and analyzed in this study. During the first phase, the power of the sensor node is disconnected to ensure that the sensor remains stationary. In the second phase, a hybrid scheme with periodic and move-triggered wake-up is actuated if the sensor is moved by debris or hit by rocks. A simple move detection algorithm is used to determine whether the node should enter sleep mode. The power models of the components of the proposed sensor node have also been discussed. Based on those models, the power consumption of the proposed power scheme has been determined and verified according to measurements. Analysis of the proposed hybrid power scheme can be easily generalized for WSN applications with sensor-triggered schemes. The relationship between the moving rate of monitored objects and the wake-up period in the moving detection algorithm was found to be nearly inversely proportional. The results can be employed to estimate and design sensor node power schemes for other similar applications, such as value asset monitoring and tracking.