A Novel Biased Energy Distribution (BED) Scheme for Clustering Sensor Networks
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2011-07-05
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE Malaysian Section
Abstract
This paper presents the impact of utilizing a biased
energy distribution (BED) scheme among sensor nodes for
clustering sensor networks. In clustering sensor networks, some
of the nodes are elected as aggregators and they compress the
data from their cluster members before sending the aggregated
data to the sink. Existing clustering routing protocols assume that
all the nodes are provided with equal amount of energy but this
shortens the network lifetime and makes the network unstable
once the first node dies. This paper proposes a solution by using a
technique that prioritizes the network into higher and lower
energy nodes. The aim of this approach is to ensure well balanced
energy consumption in order to maximize network lifetime. It is
shown by simulation that the proposed technique exhibits better
performance when compared to existing clustering routing
techniques in terms of throughput, network lifetime and energy
consumption.
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Sensor Network, Clustering Routing Techniques, Biased Energy Distribution, Network Prioritization