Comparison between Flat and Hierarchical Routing Protocols in Wireless Sensor Network

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has delivered the accessibility of small, tiny and low cost sensor nodes which are capable to sense various kinds of physical and environmental conditions, data processing, wireless communication and data gathering. In wireless sensor network routing protocols can be divided into two categories first is flat routing protocol and another is hierarchical routing protocol. In this paper flat and hierarchical routing protocols are evaluated and compared based on various performance parameters. In the last decade we have seen expanded enthusiasm for the potential utilization of remote wireless sensor systems (WSNs) in an extensive change of uses and it has turned into a unique research zone. So finally, in this research paper we are focusing on two different classes of routing protocols in WSN: flat routing and hierarchical or clustering routing.