Distance based (DBCP) Cluster Protocol for Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Network

TL;DR

This paper introduces DBCP, a novel distance-based clustering protocol designed to enhance energy efficiency and extend the lifespan of heterogeneous wireless sensor networks by optimizing cluster head selection.

Contribution

The paper proposes a new energy-efficient clustering protocol that uses average distance to the base station for cluster head selection in heterogeneous sensor networks.

Findings

Increased network lifetime compared to existing protocols.

Improved energy efficiency through distance-based cluster head selection.

Effective handling of heterogeneous node energies.

Abstract

Clustering is an important concept to reduce the energy consumption and prolonging the life of a wireless sensor network. In heterogeneous wireless sensor network some of the nodes are equipped with more energy than the other nodes. Many routing algorithms are proposed for heterogeneous wireless sensor network. Stable Election Protocol (SEP) is one of the important protocol in this category. In this research paper a novel energy efficient distance based cluster protocol (DBCP) is proposed for single hop heterogeneous wireless sensor network to increase the life and energy efficiency of a sensor network. DBCP use the average distance of the sensor from the base station as the major issue for the selection of a cluster head in the sensor network.