On the basis of analysis of characteristics of ZigBee wireless sensor networks, this paper uses the modular method to realize the ZigBee agreement stack. From the system's hardware and software processes, etc., describes remote acquisition of geological information and wireless monitoring system design based on wireless sensor networks, the system reliably implement features such as temperature and humidity monitoring, ad-hoc networks with low power, low cost, high reliability features. (C) 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under ...