An Intelligent Vice Cluster Head Election Protocol in WSN

TL;DR

This paper introduces IVC LEACH, a hierarchical fuzzy logic-based protocol for wireless sensor networks that enhances energy efficiency, stability, and extends network lifespan by 50% compared to traditional methods.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel fuzzy logic-based hierarchical protocol for vice cluster head election in WSNs, improving energy efficiency and network longevity.

Findings

Network life extended by 50%

Improved energy efficiency and reliability

Hierarchical levels based on fuzzy logic

Abstract

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has a practical ability to link a set of sensors to build a wireless network that can be accessed remotely; this technology has become increasingly popular in recent years. Wi-Fi-enabled sensor networks (WSNs) are used to gather information from the environment in which the network operates. Many obstacles prevent wireless sensor networks from being used in a wide range of fields. This includes maintaining network stability and extending network life. In a wireless network, sensors are the most essential component. Sensors are powered by a battery that has a finite amount of power. The battery is prone to power loss, and the sensor is therefore rendered inoperative as a result. In addition, the growing number of sensor nodes off-site affects the network's stability. The transmission and reception of information between the sensors and the base consumes the most energy in the sensor. An Intelligent Vice Cluster Head Selection Protocol is proposed in this study (IVC LEACH). In order to achieve the best performance with the least amount of energy consumption, the proposed hierarchical protocol relies on a fuzzy logic algorithm using four parameters to calculate the value of each node in the network and divides them into three hierarchical levels based on their value. This improves network efficiency and reliability while extending network life by 50 percent more than the original Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy protocol