Method and apparatus to optimize power to maximize performance of mesh sensors and control networks

A building automation system configured for optimized wireless communication, the building automation system comprising:

• a first automation component having a first wireless communication component, the first automation component configured to:
• process at least one optimization parameter, wherein the at least one optimization parameter includes a number of wireless communication components stored in a routing table, the number of wireless communication components stored in the routing table including a number of next-hop wireless communication components relative to the first wireless communication component;
• optimize a communication power level, wherein the optimized communication power level is a function of the at least one optimization parameter;
• and
• a second automation component having a second wireless communication component, the second wireless communication component in communication with the first wireless communication,
• wherein the second automation component is configured to:
• adjust the communication power level associated with the second wireless communication component based on the optimized communication power level.

A method for optimizing a wireless communication within a building automation system, the method comprising:

• storing a value of at least one optimization parameter in a memory, wherein the memory and the at least one optimization parameter are in communication with a processor;
• processing the stored value of the at least one optimization parameter, wherein the at least one optimization parameter relates to a number of wireless communication components stored in a routing table in communication with the memory, the number of wireless communication components stored in the routing table including a number of next-hop wireless communication components relative to a wireless communication component in communication with the processor;
• optimizing a communication power level associated with the wireless communication component, wherein the optimized communication power level is a function of the at least one optimization parameter;
• and
• adjusting the communication power level associated with the wireless communication component based on the optimized communication power level.