We are thrilled to announce that our paper "Low-Power Sensor Networks for Environmental Monitoring: A Practical Framework" received the Best Paper Award at the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) National Conference.
Award Details
The award recognizes outstanding research contributions in computer science and engineering with practical applications for Nigerian development.
Paper Summary
The paper presents a comprehensive framework for deploying low-power sensor networks in resource-constrained environments, with specific focus on:
- Energy harvesting techniques using solar panels
- Duty cycling algorithms for extending battery life
- Mesh networking protocols for unreliable connectivity
- Data compression for bandwidth-limited transmissions
Experimental Results
Our prototype system achieved: - 92% uptime over a 6-month deployment period - 70% reduction in power consumption compared to baseline - Reliable data transmission with less than 2% packet loss
Acknowledgments
We thank the Nigeria Computer Society for this recognition and our collaborators at NASENI for supporting the field deployments.
This award motivates us to continue developing practical solutions for Nigeria's technological challenges.