Network coding for distributed storage in wireless networks

Abstract

We will address some of the problems related to storing information in multiple storage devices that are individually unreliable, and connected in a network. As an application consider a sensor network deployment in a remote and inaccessible environment where sensor nodes are taking measurements (possibly after processing) and storing data in the network, over long time periods. A data collector may appear at any location in the network and try to retrieve as much useful data as possible. Another scenario is a sensor network deployed in a time-critical or emergency situation (e.g. fire, flood, earthquake). © 2008 Springer-Verlag US.