Energy efficient PSO-based algorithm for optimizing autonomous wireless sensor network

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) must be able to operate under very dynamic conditions and, in most cases, in an unattended mode leading to an autonomous network. This scenario becomes more complex when we consider that there will be probably sensor networks that comprise tens to hundreds of thousands sensor nodes. The design of algorithms for WSNs must consider the hardware limitations of sensor nodes, the physical environment where the nodes will operate, and the application requirements. In this paper we propose to design an algorithm which provides a robust and energy-efficient communication mechanism for larg scale mobile wireless sensors network. © 2008 EUROSIS-ETI.