New Applications of Wireless Sensor Networks: Focus on Structural Health Monitoring and Condition Monitoring of Industrial Machinery
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Networks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 426
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wireless sensors network; automated machinery; rolling bears
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have emerged as a pivotal technology in modern engineering and research. Their ability to collect, process, and transmit data wirelessly has revolutionized a variety of fields, from environmental monitoring to healthcare. Among the most promising applications are the Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Condition Monitoring (CM) of industrial machinery. SHM involves the continuous or periodic assessment of structural integrity and performance, which is crucial for ensuring the safety and longevity of critical infrastructure such as bridges, buildings, and pipelines. Similarly, the CM of industrial machinery uses WSNs to monitor operational parameters and detect anomalies, preventing costly downtime and enhancing the operational efficiency. The integration of WSNs into SHM and CM systems offers unparalleled advantages, including cost-effective deployment, scalability, and real-time data acquisition, making them indispensable tools for modern infrastructure and industrial management.
This Special Issue aims to explore the innovative application of WSNs in the Structural Health Monitoring and Condition Monitoring of industrial machinery. Contributions will address how WSN technologies can enhance data collection, improve diagnostic accuracy, and facilitate predictive maintenance in both structural and industrial contexts. The scope of this Special Issue aligns with the journal’s focus on innovative technologies and their real-world applications. By curating a collection of research and review articles, this Special Issue seeks to advance the field and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.
This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews whose scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- The development of novel WSN architectures for SHM and CM applications;
- Energy-efficient algorithms and protocols tailored for SHM and CM;
- Integration of WSNs with machine learning and AI for predictive analytics;
- Case studies on WSN-based SHM in bridges, buildings, and other critical structures;
- Case studies on WSN-based CM in industrial machinery, including manufacturing, energy, and transport sectors;
- Advances in sensor technologies and their impact on SHM and CM;
- Wireless data transmission challenges and solutions in complex structural and industrial environments;
- Real-time monitoring and anomaly detection using WSNs;
- Cost–benefit analysis of WSN-based SHM and CM systems compared to traditional methods;
- Interoperability and standardization issues in WSN-based SHM and CM systems;
- Role of IoT and cloud computing in enhancing WSN capabilities for SHM and CM.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Technical Program Committee Member:
Dr. Lorenzo Bernardini Politecnico di Milano
Dr. Francesco Morgan Bono
Prof. Dr. Simone Cinquemani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wireless sensor networks
- structural health monitoring
- condition monitoring
- real-time monitoring
- predictive maintenance
- machine learning
- energy-efficient protocols
- IoT integration
- anomaly detection
- smart infrastructure
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