Sensor networks are being thought as the revolutionary next generation network framework for information accumulation and processing. Its envisaged flexibility and ad hoc deployment makes it apt for a numerous applications, such as, environment monitoring, surveillance systems, target tracking, health care systems, emergency navigation, traffic management etc. Many of these applications entail the deployment of multiple classes of sensors.
For example, a security system may employ fire, video, toxic gas, explosive and radiation detection sensors simultaneously to identify any possible security breach. The endeavour of MCSN project is to develop a generic sensor network framework for such collaborative environment in order to empower effective and timely data accumulation, processing and decision making and respond accordingly through proper coordination of actors.
A project is funded by Monash University, Gippsland campus for developing a prototype sensor and actor network following MCSN framework for specific application in "Wild dog control in sheep farm".