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  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Engineering

Background:

  • The Internet of Things (IoT) drives Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) development, crucial for real-world data collection.
  • Uneven sensor node distribution in WSNs causes coverage redundancy and reduces network efficiency.
  • Existing optimization algorithms may overlook valuable information from non-optimal individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an enhanced Reptile Search Algorithm (RSA) for optimizing WSN coverage.
  • To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WSNs in densely distributed areas.
  • To leverage population-wide positional information for better optimization.

Main Methods:

  • An improved Reptile Search Algorithm (RSA) incorporating a distribution estimation strategy.
  • Evaluation using benchmark functions and comparison with standard RSA and traditional algorithms.
  • Experimental validation through network coverage optimization simulations.

Main Results:

  • The improved RSA effectively mines positional information from the entire population.
  • Experimental results demonstrate the enhanced RSA's superior performance in WSN coverage optimization.
  • Parameter variations confirm the RSA's adaptability and effectiveness across scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed distribution estimation strategy significantly enhances the RSA for WSN optimization.
  • The improved RSA offers an efficient solution for WSN coverage issues in diverse settings.
  • This method provides a robust approach for optimizing sensor network performance.