A Smart Sensing and Routing Mechanism for Wireless Sensor Networks.

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Network Engineering

Background:

• Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are vital for numerous applications but face challenges in monitoring accuracy and limited energy capacity.
• Existing research addresses energy efficiency or accuracy independently, creating a gap in integrated solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel distributed cooperative mechanism for WSNs.
• To enhance both monitoring accuracy and energy efficiency simultaneously.

Main Methods:

• Implemented a distributed cooperative mechanism where neighboring sensors mutually confirm event occurrences.
• Utilized smart antennae for time- and energy-efficient event transmission.

Main Results:

• The proposed mechanism significantly extends the monitoring lifetime of WSNs.
• Event notification times were substantially shortened.
• Monitoring accuracy was demonstrated to be considerably higher than existing mechanisms.

Conclusions:

• The developed cooperative mechanism effectively addresses the dual challenges of accuracy and energy in WSNs.
• This approach offers a more efficient and reliable solution for WSN applications.