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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit
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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

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A multipath routing protocol based on clustering and ant colony optimization for wireless sensor networks.

Jing Yang1, Mai Xu, Wei Zhao

  • 1School of Communication and Control Engineering, Jinangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China. yj.china@163.com or

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 9, 2012
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Summary

This study introduces a multipath routing protocol (MRP) for wireless sensor networks (WSNs) using dynamic clustering and ant colony optimization (ACO). The proposed method enhances network lifetime and reduces energy consumption for effective burst event monitoring.

Keywords:
ant colony optimization (ACO)clusteringmultipathwireless sensor networks (WSNs)

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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit
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Large Scale Energy Efficient Sensor Network Routing Using a Quantum Processor Unit

Published on: September 8, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Network Engineering
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

Background:

  • Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) face challenges with limited power supply, impacting network lifetime and efficiency.
  • Monitoring burst events in WSNs requires robust and energy-aware routing protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a Multipath Routing Protocol (MRP) for reactive WSNs to enhance network lifetime and minimize energy consumption.
  • To optimize data transmission during burst events through dynamic clustering and advanced routing algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • A dynamic clustering approach is employed, selecting cluster heads (CHs) based on residual energy and other critical parameters.
  • An improved Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm is utilized to discover multiple optimal paths between the CH and the sink node.
  • The CH dynamically selects data transmission routes based on a probability function incorporating path metrics like energy consumption and path length.

Main Results:

  • The proposed MRP effectively prolongs the operational lifetime of WSNs.
  • Energy consumption is balanced among nodes, preventing premature depletion of individual node batteries.
  • Average energy consumption is significantly reduced, leading to more efficient network operation.

Conclusions:

  • The MRP demonstrates superior performance in extending WSN lifetime and conserving energy.
  • The dynamic clustering and ACO-based multipath routing strategy is highly effective for burst event monitoring in WSNs.
  • This approach offers a viable solution for energy-constrained WSN applications.