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This study introduces a Q-Learning-Based Distributed Energy-Efficient Routing (QDER) protocol for underwater acoustic sensor networks. QDER enhances network lifetime and energy efficiency by optimizing routing decisions based on residual energy, depth, and link quality.

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  • Computer Science
  • Network Engineering
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Underwater acoustic sensor networks (UASNs) face significant challenges in energy efficiency and routing due to the harsh underwater environment.
  • Existing routing protocols often struggle with high communication overhead and limited adaptability to dynamic channel conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel Q-Learning-Based Distributed Energy-Efficient Routing (QDER) protocol for UASNs.
  • To enhance the energy efficiency and network lifetime of UASNs through intelligent, distributed routing.
  • To improve the robustness of routing strategies in noisy underwater acoustic environments.

Main Methods:

  • Formulating the routing problem as a Markov Decision Process (MDP).
  • Employing a distributed Q-learning approach where each node acts as an agent.
  • Designing a reward function that incorporates node residual energy, depth, and link quality.

Main Results:

  • The QDER protocol demonstrated superior performance compared to Depth-Based Routing (DBR) and Deep Q-Network-Based Intelligent Routing (DQIR).
  • Significant improvements in network lifetime and energy efficiency were observed, particularly when considering channel attenuation and noise.
  • The protocol showed good robustness and adaptability across various signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The QDER protocol offers an effective solution for energy-efficient and robust routing in UASNs.
  • Distributed Q-learning, incorporating link quality, is a promising approach for optimizing UASN performance.
  • The proposed method addresses key limitations of existing protocols in challenging underwater environments.