Analysis of Wireless Channel Parameters for the Different Types of Soil in the WUSNs

The potential application of wireless underground sensor networks requires precision and accuracy in their network communication. Hence analysis of wireless channel parameters is required for reliable communication. The simulation of path loss parameter for different types of soil with respect to the frequency of sensor nodes and distance between sensor nodes has been analyzed. Furthermore, RSSI has been analyzed for ZigBee S8 wireless sensor nodes for UG-AG and AG-UG communication link. The packet error rate is zero for internode distance up to 165 cm for underground communication. The results will be helpful to apply in real time practical implementation of any wireless underground sensor networks.