A survey on the use of Mobile Agents in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

This survey paper describes and classifies solutions/approaches that use Mobile Agents in Wireless Sensor Networks. There are eight identified criteria which are used for classification of available solutions/approaches and include: autonomicity, security, adaptability, availability, routing, filtering, recovery, and configuration. For each criterion, a selected solution/approach is described so that it illustrates principles corresponding to that criterion. Description of each solution is given from the viewpoint of the role which a Mobile Agent has in the Wireless Sensor Network, also shown in a figure per surveyed paper. Every described solution has been discussed in respect of improvements that are implemented and potential drawbacks.