Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless Networks
Introduction
Wireless sensor and control networks are quickly becoming an integral part of the automation process within chemical plants, refineries, and commercial buildings. The market for wireless sensor and control networks is growing fast; so much so that, according to the RIFD Journal (www.rfidjournal.com/article/3634/-1/1), it will be a $5 billion industry by the year 2011.
To accommodate this burgeoning technology, numerous standards are being developed for wireless sensor and control networking, including the following:
• SP100.11 (Wireless Systems for Automation) by the Industrial Standard for Automation (ISA)
• Wireless HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) by the HART organization ...
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