Coverage improvement in clustered wireless sensor networks by relocating mobile nodes based on waypoints

Prateek Mathur, Rasmus Hjorth Nielsen, Neeli R. Prasad, Ramjee Prasad

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Abstract

Achieving effective coverage and efficient clustering of sensor nodes are important aspects of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). In this paper we present a novel approach for achieving improvement in both aspects in an integrated manner. Coverage improvement is done based on information exchange by clusters with relocation of mobile nodes between the clusters. Mobile nodes are guided by waypoints between source and destination clusters without use of localization services. The simulation results have been presented which state the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Mobile node relocation has been done in such a way that they could volunteer as future cluster head (CH) and this has been justified by the simulation results. This paper stresses the requirement for considering both coverage and clustering in an integrated manner and proposes a sequential process for WSNs to be followed after initial deployment for effective operation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC), 2013
Number of pages5
PublisherIEEE Press
Publication date2013
Pages1-5
ISBN (Print)9781479904631
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventWireless Personal Multimedia Communications Symposium (WPMC'13) - Atlantic, New Jersey, United States
Duration: 24 Jun 201327 Jun 2013

Conference

ConferenceWireless Personal Multimedia Communications Symposium (WPMC'13)
LocationAtlantic
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Jersey
Period24/06/201327/06/2013
SeriesProceedings of the Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications Symposia
ISSN1347-6890

Keywords

  • coverage improvement
  • node mobility
  • mobile nodes
  • waypoints
  • sensor networks

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