Power Conservation Schemes for Energy Efficient Data Propagation in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks

  • Authors:
  • Ioannis Chatzigiannakis;Athanasios Kinalis;Sotiris Nikoletseas

  • Affiliations:
  • Computer Technology Institute and University of Patras;Computer Technology Institute and University of Patras;Computer Technology Institute and University of Patras

  • Venue:
  • ANSS '05 Proceedings of the 38th annual Symposium on Simulation
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

We propose, implement and evaluate new energy conservation schemes for efficient data propagation in wireless sensor networks. Our protocols are adaptive, i.e. locally monitor the network conditions and accordingly adjust towards optimal operation choices. This dynamic feature is particularly beneficial in heterogeneous settings and in cases of re-deployment of sensor devices in the network area. We implement our protocols and evaluate their performance through a detailed simulation study using our extended version of ns-2. In particular we combine our schemes with known communication paradigms. The simulation findings demonstrate significant gains and good trade-offs in terms of delivery success, delay and energy dissipation.