Wireless Sensor Network Simulators: A Survey and Comparisons

Simulation tools for wireless sensor networks are increasingly being used to study sensor websand to test new applications and protocols in this evolving research field. There is always anoverriding concern when using simulation that the results may not reflect accurate behavior. It istherefore essential to know the strengths and weaknesses of these simulators. This paperprovides a comprehensive survey and comparisons of various popular sensor networksimulators with a view to help researchers choose the best simulator available for a particularapplication environment. It also provides a detailed comparison describing the pros and cons ofeach simulator.