Intermittently-powered wireless sensor networks (WSNs) use energy harvesting and small energy storage to remove the need for battery replacement and to extend the operational lifetime. However, an intermittently-powered forwarder regularly turns on or off, which requires alternative networking solutions. Opportunistic routing (OR) is a potential cross-layer solution for this novel application, but due to the interaction with the energy storage, the operation of these protocols is highly dynamic. To compare protocols and components in like-for-like scenarios we propose module interfaces for MAC, routing and discovery protocols, that enable clear separation of concerns and good interchangeability. We also suggest some candidates for each of the protocols based on our own implementation and research.

翻译：断断续续的无线传感器网络(WSNs)利用节能收获和小型能源储存来消除更换电池的需要并延长使用寿命;然而,一个间断动力的转发器经常开关或关机,这需要替代网络解决方案;机会性路由(OR)是这一新应用的潜在跨层次解决方案,但由于与能源储存的互动,这些协议的运作非常活跃;要比较类似情景中的协议和组件,我们建议为MAC、路由和发现协议建立模块界面,从而明确区分关切和良好的互换性;我们还根据我们自己的执行情况和研究,为每项协议提出一些候选人。