EE-Leach: Energy enhancement in leach to improve network lifetime of homogeneous wireless sensor network

Abstract

Purpose - In the recent scenario, there are various issues related to wireless sensor networks such as clustering, routing, packet loss, network strength. The core functionality of primary wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is sensor nodes that are arbitrarily scattered over a specific region. Sensor nodes sense the data and send it to the sink. Energy consumption is an important issue in wireless sensor networks. Clustering and cluster head selection are important methods used to extend the lifetime of WSNs. The main goal of this research article is to reduce energy consumption using a clustering process that involves CH determination, cluster formation, and data dissemination. Methodology/approach/design - The simulation in this paper was finished utilizing MATLAB and the proposed technique is contrasted with LEACH and MOD-LEACH protocols. Findings - The simulation results of this research show that the energy utilization and dead node ratio of WSNs are improved as compared to LEACH and MOD-LEACH algorithms. Originality/value - In a wireless sensor network there are various constraints, energy being one of them. In order to solve this problem, we use CH selection algorithms to reduce energy utilization and, consequently increase network life span.