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Stability-Aware Geographic Routing in Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks
Tran Dinh Hieu1, Le The Dung2, Byung-Seo Kim3
1Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering in Graduate School, Hongik University, Sejong 30016, Korea. trandinhhieu1989@gmail.com.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 18, 2016
Summary
This study introduces stability-aware geographic routing for energy-harvesting wireless sensor networks (EH-WSNs). The proposed method enhances data transmission reliability and network lifetime by considering link quality.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Network Engineering
Background:
- Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) face energy limitations.
- Energy harvesting (EH) technologies offer a solution by utilizing environmental sources like solar and vibration.
- Existing routing protocols may not adequately address the unique challenges of EH-WSNs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a stability-aware geographic routing protocol for energy-harvesting wireless sensor networks (EH-WSNs).
- To enhance the reliability of data transmissions and potentially achieve an unlimited network lifetime in EH-WSNs.
- To investigate the impact of link quality, specifically packet reception rate, on network performance.
Main Methods:
- Developed a stability-aware geographic routing protocol based on a photo-voltaic model.
- Integrated link quality estimation (packet reception rate) into the routing decision process.
- Conducted simulations to evaluate the proposed protocol's performance.
Main Results:
- The proposed stability-aware routing method demonstrated superior performance compared to existing energy-harvesting-aware methods.
- Achieved significant improvements in energy consumption and average number of hops.
- Showcased a higher packet delivery ratio, indicating enhanced data transmission reliability.
Conclusions:
- Stability-aware geographic routing is effective for improving data transmission reliability in EH-WSNs.
- Considering link quality is crucial for optimizing network performance and lifetime in energy-harvesting scenarios.
- The proposed method offers a promising approach for achieving near-unlimited network lifetime in EH-WSNs.
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