A Goal based Architectural Style for Wireless Sensor Networks

In this thesis, we will present a new architectural style which we call a goal-based architectural style and which is realised using the GORITE agent framework (Rönnquist, 2012). This architectural style provides a unified support for the spectrum of behaviour (reactive, pro-active, and social) required by sensor networks if they are to provide the levels of autonomy and adaptability that are needed. The overall research objective is to determine whether a goal-based architectural style can support the autonomy and adaptability required of sensor networks. Thus, the remaining part of this thesis will explore the question; “Can a goal-based architectural style support the autonomy and adaptability required of sensor networks?”