An energy-efficient routing algorithm in wireless sensor networks

Abstract

Network architectures and protocols are important aspects in the design of wireless sensor networks(WSNs). Due to the severe energy constraint of sensor nodes, network architectural design has a big impact on the energy consumption and thus the operational lifetime of the whole network. To prolong the lifetime of WSNs, energy efficiency should be considered. We propose an energy efficient routing algorithm that establishes routing table using broadcasting which is cyclically transmitting and conduct performance analysis with simulation method. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.