Node Location Model and Simulations in Matlab for Wireless Sensor Networks

The locations of sensor nodes are essential to Wireless Sensor Networks applications. Researchers have proposed many localization algorithms for Wireless Sensor Network and verified them through simulators. In this paper, a system-level node location model that aims to validate proposed algorithms for wireless sensor networks in Matlab environment is proposed. This model can reflect the reality networks effectively. Using this model, researchers can verify the performance of the localization algorithms including run time, location error, and location node numbers.