Energy Efficient Communication Protocols for Long Range IoT Sensor Networks

Abstract

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in smart cities and massive net
works has made energy efficiency an important genic research study and 
development. But as these networks grow, the demand for sustainable com
munication protocols goes up. In this article we take a closer look at the cur
rent state of the art and strategies for efficient energy consumption in long 
range IoT sensor networks, and specific to these are emerging technologies 
like NB-IoT and LTE-M. As the complexity of IoT deployments increases, novel 
methods to extend the life span of battery powered nodes and reduce energy 
consumption across systems are needed. If we examine futuristic protocols, 
adaptive power control mechanisms and new topologies of IoT network, we 
can take the potential of IoT infrastructure up to a new level and make her 
alive for longer period of time. In the following sections we explore the 
stakes in IoT communication, review groundbreaking work, and what prom
ises to be the likely impact of these advances on smart cities and large scale 
sensor networks. This comprehensive exploration will offer key learnings to 
researchers, engineers, and decision makers crafting an IoT ecosystem of 
greater efficiency and sustainability, from zone based architectures to event 
driven data transmission.