Efficient compression and transmission of images in a resource-constrained multihop wireless network is considered. Distributed image compression is proposed as a means to overcome the computation and/or energy limitation of individual nodes by sharing the processing of tasks. It has the additional benefit of extending the overall lifetime of the network by distributing the computational load a...

The highly dynamic nature and stringent timing constraints of distributed, real-time, and embedded (DRE) systems lead to complex cross-layer interactions and valid designs must satisfy a multitude of constraints. In this paper, we focus our attention on design validation considering multidimensional interoperability in the context of cross-layer approaches for power optimization under timing co...

Energy resource scheduling becomes increasingly important, as the use of distributed resources is intensified and massive gridable vehicle use is envisaged. The present paper proposes a methodology for dayahead energy resource scheduling for smart grids considering the intensive use of distributed generation and of gridable vehicles, usually referred as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). This method consid...

Climate change is one of the global issues being combatted in recent times. One measures a worldwide cutdown on carbon emissions. This has brought about rapid development technologies that can best actualise this goal. The decentralised energy system designed to harness strengths small power-generating sources such as renewable noncentralised manner help meet need for clean energy. Renewable ar...

The electric power system is currently undergoing a major transition due to growing numbers of distributed energy resources (DERs) and increased distribution automation. If optimally managed operated, DERs could provide flexibility highly valuable grid services such as restoration, peak shaving, voltage regulation, frequency support maintain reliability. Different applications enterprises, mana...

Recent advances in sensor networks permit the use of a large number of relatively inexpensive distributed computational nodes with camera sensors linked in a network and possibly linked to one or more central servers. We argue that the full potential of such a distributed system can be realized if it is designed as a distributed search engine where images from different sensors can be captured,...