Wireless Sensor Network Simulation Module with MATLAB Implementation

This documentation presents a MATLAB-implemented wireless sensor network simulation module, leveraging MATLAB's computational capabilities for numerical analysis and algorithm development. The module employs object-oriented programming to model sensor nodes with configurable parameters including transmission range, energy consumption models, and packet routing algorithms. Key implemented features include: 1) Grid-based and random node deployment methods via coordinate generation functions, 2) Path loss modeling using log-distance propagation models with configurable attenuation coefficients, 3) CSMA/CA MAC protocol simulation with collision detection mechanisms, and 4) Visualization tools for real-time network topology and packet flow monitoring. Comparable to established network simulators like NS2 and QualNet, this module provides researchers with a flexible testing environment for protocol optimization through parameter-tuning functions and statistical analysis scripts that output performance metrics such as packet delivery ratio and network lifetime. The modular architecture allows easy integration of custom routing protocols and energy models through standardized function interfaces.