Open AccessEfficient Cluster Formation Protocol in WSN
Author(s) -
Mr. Rahul Sharma Mr. Dharmesh Dhabliya
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of new practices in management and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2250-0839
DOI - 10.17762/ijnpme.v1i03.7
Subject(s) - cluster analysis , computer science , wireless sensor network , base station , exploit , computer network , particle swarm optimization , protocol (science) , cluster (spacecraft) , sink (geography) , distributed computing , routing protocol , routing (electronic design automation) , algorithm , geography , medicine , alternative medicine , computer security , cartography , pathology , machine learning
WSN which is called as Wireless Sensor Networks plays vital role in many applications. Most WSNs exploit clustering method for data communication from sensor destination nodes to the sink. So, Clustering should be made as efficient as possible. In most of the existing clustering protocols, residual nodes (non-cluster nodes) may be formed during clustering. Though these nodes can send their data directly to the base station, it needs large amount of energy. In the proposed method, PSO algorithm which is termed as Particle Swarm Optimization is used for cluster configuration which evades the formation of residual nodes. The base station performs cluster formation. Network Simulator-2 (NS-2) tool is used to achieve simulation. Simulation outcomes reveal enhanced operation of the proposed protocol than existing LEACH and OEERP protocols.