A fuzzy-based interleaved multi-hop authentication scheme in wireless sensor networks

In sensor networks, a compromised node can either generate fabricated reports with false votes or inject false votes into real reports, which causes severe damage such as false alarms, energy drain and information loss. An interleaved hop-by-hop authentication (IHA) scheme addresses the former attack by detecting and filtering false reports in a deterministic and hop-by-hop fashion. Unfortunately, in IHA, all en-route nodes must join to verify reports while only a few are necessary to the authentication procedure. In this paper, we propose a fuzzy-based interleaved multi-hop authentication scheme based on IHA. In our scheme, the fuzzy logic system only selects some nodes for verification based on the network characteristics. Moreover, we apply a voting method and a hash-based key assignment mechanism to improve network security. Through performance evaluation, the proposed scheme is found to save up to 13% of the energy consumption and to provide more network protection compared to IHA.     

Fabrication and characterization of a miniaturized planar voltammetric sensor array for use in an electronic tongue

A planar voltammetric sensor array for use in an electronic tongue was fabricated using a combination of microfabrication techniques. The techniques of e-beam evaporation and pulsed laser deposition were applied to prepare a device that contained all of the electrodes integrated on a silicon die (6 mm × 6 mm). The working electrodes were metals gold, platinum, iridium and rhodium. They were characterized by SEM and EDX, and by electrochemical investigation of the packaged dies with cyclic voltammetry in solutions of sulfuric acid and of ferrocene carboxylic acid in aqueous buffer solution. The robustness and reproducibility of the devices were assessed by potential cycling in acid solution.     

Identification and quantification of different vapours using a single polymer chemoresistor and the novel dual transient temperature modulation technique

This paper presents a novel signal processing technique for a square wave temperature modulated carbon black/polymer composite sensor. The technique consists of only two mathematical operations: summing the off- and on-transients of the conductance signals, and subtracting the steady-state conductance signal. The technique has been verified through its application to a carbon black/polyvinylpyrrolidone composite chemoresistor. Identification of water, methanol and ethanol vapours was successfully demonstrated using the peak time of the resultant curves. Furthermore, quantification of those vapours was found to be possible using the height of the peak heights, which was linearly proportional to concentration. The technique does not require zero-gas calibration and thus is superior to previously reported techniques.     

Gold nanowire array electrode for non-enzymatic voltammetric and amperometric glucose detection

The non-enzymatic voltammetric and amperometric detection of glucose using a gold nanowire array electrode is described. The voltammetric detection of glucose was performed by cyclic and differential-pulse voltammetry. The detection of glucose by partial and direct oxidation of glucose during the anodic and cathodic potential sweeps was shown in cyclic voltammetry. An unusual decrease in overpotential for partial oxidation of glucose on a Au NW array electrode was observed. A linear differential-pulse voltammetric response for partial oxidation of glucose was observed up to a glucose concentration of at least 20 mM with a sensitivity of 41.9 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻² and detection limit below 30 μM (signal-to-noise ratio of 3) for glucose oxidation at low potentials, where the influence of possible intermediates can be avoided. The amperometric response was also linear up to a glucose concentration of 10 mM with a sensitivity of 309.0 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻². The wide dynamic range and high sensitivity, selectivity and stability, as well as good biocompatibility of the Au NW electrode make it promising for the fabrication of non-enzymatic glucose sensors.     

采用商业卫星构建虚拟星座

提出了虚拟星座的概念,从商业卫星资源优势、卫星参数差异和传感器特征差异3个方面分析了构建虚拟星座的可行性。以LANDSAT-7卫星和SPOT5卫星为试验对象,验证了构建虚拟星座的可操作性。     

无线传感器网络中一种高效IBE方案

无线传感器网络的应用日益广泛但安全性问题越发突出,由于其计算能力、存储能力和通信能力有限,一直被认为不适合使用公钥密码学方案。然而近年来不需要认证中心的IBE算法的研究成果表明,IBE方案非常适合无线传感器网络。本文提出一种高效的IBE方案,并做了算法介绍,同时在无线传感器网络中提出相应的密钥分配、认证、管理以及更新的应用方案。与现有其他算法相比,新方案具有系统参数短、安全性高等特点。     

无线传感器网络中影响能源消耗的因素的研究

在传感器网络中,电源能量是各个节点最宝贵的资源。为了使传感器网络的使用时间尽可能地长,必须合理有效地利用能量。该文从无线传感器网络的体系结构出发,对影响网络能源消耗的因素进行了研究。     

基于信息融合技术的瓦斯传感器故障诊断研究

文章提出了将基于RBF网络的信息融合技术应用于瓦斯传感器故障诊断的思想。该思想的核心是通过对影响测点瓦斯浓度的各种相关信息融合,利用高精度RBF网络逼近器的输出与瓦斯传感器实际的输出之差与设定的阈值比较,实现瓦斯传感器故障的监测诊断。试验表明该技术能对瓦斯传感器进行有效的状态监测和故障诊断。     

Study on CuO–BaTiO3 semiconductor CO2 sensor

The prototype of a CO₂ sensor made of CuO–BaTiO₃, which has capacitance sensitive effect, is designed based on the pn heterojunctions of CuO and BaTiO₃ semiconductors. The preparation of BaTiO₃ semiconductor powders is pointed out, using the coprecipitation and semiconducting techniques. The characteristic quantities relating to the capacitance sensitive effect of the sensor are studied systematically with the aid of a gas tester. A reasonable mechanism of the sensor is proposed.