Digital Veins of Tomorrow: A Systematic Synthesis on Wireless Sensor Networks for Smart Urban Infrastructure

Authors

  • Masood Ur Rehman University of Glasgow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54489/ijcim.v5i1.539

Keywords:

Smart Cities, Wireless Sensor Networks, Urban Development, IoT, Communication Protocols, Sustainability

Abstract

At the forefront of urban development, smart cities seek to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and standard of living in urban settings. WSNs, or wireless sensor networks, are essential to achieving the goal of smart cities because they allow real-time data collecting, monitoring, and management of different urban systems. Using a variety of sources, such as books, journals, published papers, and websites, this systematic review summarizes and assesses the body of research on the use of WSNs in smart cities. However, the comprehensive review systematically assesses the current state of knowledge regarding WSNs in the context of smart cities. The research incorporates a wide array of topics, including the architectural aspects of WSNs, communication protocols, data analytics, energy efficiency, security, and applications within smart cities. Through a meticulous search and screening process, we have identified and reviewed a substantial body of literature, extracting key findings and insights from earlier research efforts. Our analysis shows how WSN technologies have changed over time and how they have been incorporated into smart cities. We include the most widely used designs and communication protocols in WSNs for smart city applications. 

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2025-06-25

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Digital Veins of Tomorrow: A Systematic Synthesis on Wireless Sensor Networks for Smart Urban Infrastructure. (2025). International Journal of Computations, Information and Manufacturing (IJCIM), 5(1), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.54489/ijcim.v5i1.539