SenseSim: An Agent-Based and Discrete Event Simulator for Wireless Sensor Networks and the Internet of Things

This paper presents the concept and the main design aspects of the new sensor network simulator called SenseSim. It is also a tool which can be used for researches on the Internet of Things. In contrast to most of existing simulators in this area, SenseSim does not mainly focus on the wireless communication issues. It has been designed to simulate heterogeneous sensor network as an autonomous system which observes changing phenomena. Moreover, the behavior of the devices can be modified by macroporgramming the network. Both sensors and phenomena can be easily configured. SenseSim uses efficient simulation engine called DisSim and its modular design allows to expand its functionality and interoperate with real devices.