Smart Cities and Homes

Chapter 15

Optimization classification and techniques of WSNs in smart grid

M. Naeem^*,†

M. Iqbal^*

A. Anpalagan^†

A. Ahmad^*

M.S. Obaidat^***    Department of Electrical Engineering, COMSATS Institute of IT, Wah Campus, Wah, Pakistan^†    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada^**    Department of Computer and Information, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States

Abstract

The emergence of smart city that is enabled primarily through the use of communication and networking technologies with sensors requires better use of available resources. Smart grid is one such application that helps monitor, control, and make efficient use of power in a smart city. However, due to the interconnected nature of ...