关键词：无线通信；探测器；网络；分布式传感器
摘 要：Distributed sensor networks (DSN) within the DoD are motivated by a need for pervasive and persistent military surveillance, as addressed in Navy DoD guidance documents. Previous studies have sought to characterize DSNs based on various attributes, taxonomies, and design spaces from more of a theoretical perspective. This paper differs from previous studies by focusing on the establishment and use of measurable, orthogonal, design-level, discriminating attributes (discriminators) for classifying DSNs. DoD and non-DoD applications are then characterized in light of these discriminators. Senior Navy/DoD leadership and other decision makers interested in understanding the characterization of DSNs within the DoD, will find this paper valuable.