Abstract: A wireless sensor network (WSN) collects data from various monitoring systems using small sensor nodes (SNs). The WSN analyses and sends found data to the BS. SNs have a short lifespan, ...

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission approves PSO’s request to purchase a power plant in Jenks. PSO first asked OCC to buy the Green Country Power Plant from Tokyo-based J-Power back in September. The ...

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Estrella Luna-Diez receives funding from UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Anne-Marie Culhane receives funding from UKRI and the NERC. Bruno Barcante ...