High Temperature MEMS Based Transmitter for Wireless Sensor and Communication Network

The paper presents a thought experiment as to the feasibility of using large scale wireless sensor networks as a vehicle for high level scientific investigation. A sensor payload is proposed, which includes means of seismic, chemical, temperature and visual exploration. The power and communications systems are also discussed, based on the needs of a mission profile which provides no special ‘base station’ nodes on the planet’s surface, requiring each sensor package to be capable of information extraction, in-network collaboration and communication with an orbiting satellite. And different sensor technologies are also discussed.