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Merging Grid into Clustering-based Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks

Authors:
Ying-Hong Wang
Yu-Wei Lin
Yu-Yu Lin
Hang-Ming Chang

Keywords: Cluster; Power saving; Routing protocol; WSNs.

Abstract:
Wireless sensors have a finite amount of energy and cannot be recharged after deployment. Therefore, the efficiency of the algorithm is an important consideration. An effective algorithm can reduce energy consumption and prolong network lifetime. In this paper, we proposed a cluster-based routing protocol. First, this algorithm divides networks into several units and those units would be regarded as clusters. Second, according to the remaining energy of the nodes, the nodes will execute cluster-head selection. Finally, routing tables are created for routing within clusters and between clusters. We then compare the method we proposed with others by simulation, and the conclusion proves the method we proposed saves more power resulting in a longer network lifetime.

Pages: 69 to 73

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: June 24, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4219

ISBN: 978-1-61208-203-5

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from June 24, 2012 to June 29, 2012