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  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Engineering

Background:

  • Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) face challenges with limited sensor power and deployment in inaccessible areas.
  • Optimizing sensor count, power management, and workload distribution are critical for WSN efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Manual power supply to deployed sensors is often impractical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel control algorithm for WSNs that enhances reliability, convergence speed, and self-organization.
  • To introduce the Sensor Activity Control Algorithm (SACA) for efficient management of active sensors and extended operational lifespan.
  • To enable significant power savings in WSNs through intelligent sensor state control.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Sensor Activity Control Algorithm (SACA) with fast convergence and strong self-organization.
  • Implemented a mechanism where SACA determines sensor states based on the number of active sensors and a target value.
  • Utilized random access data transmission, allowing sleeping sensors to avoid base station feedback for true dormancy.

Main Results:

  • SACA demonstrated fast convergence in controlling sensor activity.
  • The algorithm exhibited strong self-organization capabilities within the network.
  • Significant power-saving advantages were observed through the implemented dormancy mechanism.

Conclusions:

  • SACA effectively controls the number of active sensors, extending network operational time.
  • The algorithm provides a reliable and efficient solution for power management in WSNs.
  • SACA's design facilitates true dormancy and power savings, addressing key WSN limitations.