Development of Wireless Sensor Network as an Application in Aerostats

Abstract: This paper presents wireless sensor network (WSN) for health monitoring system of Aerostats. The paper discusses Aerostat and its health monitoring system; requirements and significance of wireless sensor network for the purpose of data monitoring and control. It also discusses the implementation methodology of such a network. System has been designed using Zigbee based transceiver with various types of sensors. Detailed description of the design & the components used for system implementation is presented in the paper.

Keywords: Aerostat, Ballonet, WSN, Zigbee.