Agile access to sensor network

Abstract

The work in this paper aims at increasing the interoperability and improving accessibility of data provided by sensor networks. This way, this data can be employed by different devices and with diverse context requirements, such as specific location and time. To address this problem Geographic Information System (GIS) services, such as the Sensor Observation Service (SOS), in conjunction with Representational State Transfer (RESTFul) architecture are used. A standard-based solution that increases interoperability is presented. It also allows for a better integration of data already published in different semi-structured formats in order to be used by various platforms (web or mobile). Furthermore, this system adds value to original sensor data in order to assist in the decision making process.