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Area of Science:

  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Engineering

Background:

  • Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) face critical energy efficiency challenges due to limited node power.
  • Optimizing power consumption is essential for extending the operational lifespan of WSNs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To maximize power efficiency in WSNs by evaluating the combined impact of clustering and antenna beamforming.
  • To analyze network performance and lifetime under various configurations and conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Defined four scenarios with varying sensor node counts (2-50 nodes), randomly generated 30 times each for statistical validation.
  • Evaluated performance with two target transmission directions and two antenna types (isotropic and dipole).
  • Assessed two WSN power distribution models: uniform and non-uniform power allocation across nodes in 2D and 3D space.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that the simultaneous application of beamforming and clustering enhances energy efficiency in WSNs.
  • Observed performance variations based on node density, antenna type, transmission direction, and power allocation strategies.
  • Validated the statistical significance of results through repeated random scenario generation.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneously applying beamforming and clustering is a novel approach to significantly increase WSN network lifetime.
  • The findings provide valuable insights for designing more energy-efficient and longer-lasting wireless sensor networks.