Table 4 Key components and attributes of the network model.

From: A Dynamic Trust evaluation and update model using advance decision tree for underwater Wireless Sensor Networks

Component/attribute

Description

Sensor node (SN)

Primary sensing component with processing and communication capabilities

Surface station (SS)

Floating or anchored device that collects and relays data

Communication link

Acoustic signal facilitating data transmission

Node depth (D)

Depth at which a sensor node is deployed

Node mobility (M)

Potential movement of nodes due to environmental factors

Communication range (CR)

Maximum reliable communication distance between nodes

Battery life (BL)

Operational lifespan of a node based on its energy source

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