Intelligent Cluster Routing: An Energy Efficient Approach for Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this paper, we describe the approaches for routing in Wireless Sensor Networks. Their characteristics are discussed. An efficient routing approach is then proposed using genetic algorithm which is based on energy equations and use of advanced nodes having high energy than normal nodes. This intelligent cluster routing is then compared with SEP routing. General Terms Energy efficiency in Wireless Sensor Networks Keywords Intelligent Cluster Routing, Energy efficient approach for WSN 1. INTRODUCTION In recent years development and refinement in energy-efficient design and wireless technologies had made possible the development of new applications for wireless devices. These applications include remote monitoring using micro-sensors in networks and networking of everyday use home appliances. One shortcoming of these devices is that they have problem of resource limitations minimizes the total energy compared with without using this that wired devices don‟t have. In general, wireless devices have limited bandwidth available to applications and the nodes are battery powered limiting available energy. Such resource constrained networks requires application specific protocol architecture to obtain the best possible performance. The solution to the energy limitation is the use of LEACH based (Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy) protocol with advanced nodes having high power to get better system lifetime. Further node selection may be refined using genetic algorithm. This approach improves system lifetime significantly as compared to general purpose approaches. Application-specific protocol architecture helps in attaining energy and latency efficiency for wireless networks. the network, where a node is used