to be held in conjunction with
The International Conference on
Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS 2007)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.A.
June, 18 - 20, 2007
Call for Papers PDF Version | Technical program
This workshop covers comprehensively the algorithmic issues in the hot area of ad hoc and sensor networking. In particular, sensor networks are currently recognized as one of the priority research areas (for example, a multi-disciplinary program on sensors and sensor networks was launched in 2003 at the US National Science Foundation) and research activities are booming recently.
This workshop concentrates on network layer problems like data communication (routing, QoS-routing, geocasting, multicasting, broadcasting, etc.) and topology control (neighbor discovery, power adjustment, neighbor elimination, etc.). The main paradigm shift is to apply localized (or greedy) schemes as opposed to existing protocols requiring global information. Localized algorithms are distributed algorithms where simple local node behavior achieves a desired global objective. Localized protocols provide scalable solutions, that is, solutions for wireless networks with an arbitrary number of nodes, which is the main goal of this plan. Sensor and rooftop/mesh networks, for instance, have hundreds or thousands of nodes.
The main paradigm shift is to apply localized (or greedy) schemes as opposed to existing protocols requiring global information. Localized algorithms are distributed algorithms where simple local node behavior achieves a desired global objective. Localized protocols provide scalable solutions, that is, solutions for wireless networks with an arbitrary number of nodes, which is the main goal of this plan. Sensor and rooftop/mesh networks, for instance, have hundreds or thousands of nodes.
The objective of the workshop is to present state of the art research results on data communication and topology control in rapidly growing area of ad hoc and sensor networks, with emphasizes on localized techniques. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Unicast and multicast routing
Broadcasting
Energy-efficient and bandwidth-efficient communication
Security in wireless sensor networks
Data management issues, query processing, and data delivery
Topology construction and maintenance in wireless sensor networks
Localized protocols for duty-cycled sensor networks
Geocasting techniques for wireless sensor networks
Auto-configuration and network formation protocols and algorithms
Relative positioning algorithms
Lower bounds on information exchange required for localized solutions
Network graph properties supporting localized protocols
Worst and average case analysis on the deviation from optimal solutions
- Manuscript Submission: Extended to April 14, 2007
- Acceptance Notification: April 27, 2007
- Camera Ready Manuscript Due: May 10, 2007
Submitted manuscripts may not exceed 12 single-spaced pages using 12-point size font on 8.5x11 inch pages, including figures and tables. References may be included in addition to the 12 pages. Submissions will be judged on correctness, originality, technical strength, significance, quality of presentation, and interest and relevance to the workshop attendees. Submitted papers may not have appeared in or be under consideration for another conference or a journal.
Please submit papers via Easy Chair by using the following URL: http://www.easychair.org/LOCALGOS07/. In case of trouble with the submission you may send your publication by email to both program co-chairs (pedrom at dif.um.es, frey at imada.sdu.dk).
Ivan Stojmenovic, Univ. of Ottawa, Canada
Pedro M. Ruiz, University of Murcia, Spain
Hannes Frey, IMADA, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Call for Papers PDF Version | Technical program
Last update: Wednesday, 5-Mar-07