Modeling a ZigBee-based wireless sensor network for temperature monitoring in smart hotels
Mohammed Khudhair Abbas1, Ahmed Saad Hussein2 and Ahmed A. Hashim3
Department of Mobile Communications and Computing Engineering,College of Engineering, University of Information Technology and Communications, Baghdad,Iraq1
Department of Computer Engineering Techniques,Al-Yarmok University College, Diyala,Iraq2
Department of Business Information Technology,College of Business Informatics, University of Information Technology and Communications, Baghdad,Iraq3
Department of Computer Engineering Techniques,Al-Yarmok University College, Diyala,Iraq2
Department of Business Information Technology,College of Business Informatics, University of Information Technology and Communications, Baghdad,Iraq3
Corresponding Author : Mohammed Khudhair Abbas
Recieved : 20-October-2024; Revised : 11-August-2025; Accepted : 13-August-2025
Abstract
To monitor and analyze the energy absorbed and reflected by buildings due to high temperatures, it is essential to utilize prior assessments and existing data for those buildings. Additionally, various modern wireless sensor technologies and applications provide more accurate results and are characterized by ease of installation and compatibility with multiple wireless communication methods, such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, general packet radio service (GPRS), and fourth generation mobile ntworks (4G)/ fifth generation mobile networks(5G) mobile networks. These sensors can also be updated and reprogrammed as needed. As mentioned earlier, such sensors can be integrated into any wireless network and are applicable for measuring parameters such as the temperature or humidity of a building or room, water temperature, or heating and cooling system performance. This research was conducted using multiple types of wireless networks. Modern sensors were deployed, and the accuracy of their readings was evaluated. These sensors were connected to a database via the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) and used to develop a system for monitoring and measuring temperatures inside and outside critical buildings, such as hotels. The research results were compared with the latest findings in the field. The system's effectiveness was evaluated based on the accuracy of the readings, the speed of data transfer via HTTP, and the time required for sensor readings to update the database. The simulation was carried out using Simulink MATLAB R2023b.
Keywords
Wireless sensor networks (WSN), Building energy monitoring, Temperature and humidity measurement, IoT-based monitoring systems, HTTP data transmission.
Cite this article
Abbas MK, Hussein AS, Hashim AA. Modeling a ZigBee-based wireless sensor network for temperature monitoring in smart hotels. International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration. 2025;12(129):1279-1290. DOI : 10.19101/IJATEE.2024.111101905
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